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Newcastle surgeons use UK-first robot for precision brain surgery
The NHS National Centre for Neurotechnology in Newcastle has introduced a pioneering robot to assist surgeons with incredibly delicate brai…
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jarrow musician John Miles and his classic hit 'Music'
A look back at the incredible career of Tyneside-born rocker John Miles, whose orchestral epic 'Music' became a defining anthem of the 1970…
EasyJet expands Newcastle Airport base with three new winter routes
Holidaymakers in the North East will have more travel options this winter as easyJet adds direct flights from Newcastle to Fuerteventura, K…
Newcastle bar launches new Broadway-themed musical theatre dinner show
The Purple Peacock in Newcastle city centre has transformed its venue to host a high-energy 'Dine & Dance' night every Friday. Guests can e…
Newcastle dance theatre nominated for prestigious national award for second year running
Newcastle-based balletLORENT has been shortlisted for a National Dance Award in the Best Midscale Category. The company is being celebrated…
New neurodivergent-led theatre programme launches for adults in Gateshead
A new performing arts project called Disorderly Theatre is launching to provide a creative space specifically for neurodivergent adults. Fo…
Newcastle brothers launch innovative immersive cinema in Heaton
Entrepreneurs Joe and Ollie Brack have transformed a former dance hall in Heaton into Eatflix, a state-of-the-art 5D cinema. The unique ven…
Young entrepreneurs launch free networking events to support North East high streets
Two young business owners have created a new networking hub to provide free, inclusive support for local firms across Tyneside and County D…
Newcastle's first dedicated country music bar celebrates successful first year
Local entrepreneurs Dean Saunders and Dan Cooke have seen their Nashville-inspired bar, Ruby Rae's, become a thriving success in Newcastle …
New £12m care home to be built on derelict land in Newcastle
A long-neglected plot of land next to Walkergate Metro station is being transformed into a modern 92-bedroom residential care facility. The…
Gateshead's oldest pub to be restored and transformed for its 200th anniversary
The historic Cannon pub in Low Fell is receiving a major investment to celebrate its bicentenary. The landmark building will undergo a full…
Immersive Van Gogh art exhibition to open in Newcastle
The world-renowned Beyond Van Gogh experience is coming to the North East this summer, transforming Newcastle's Utilita Arena into a stunni…