News

05 Jan 07
Autumn Winter Campaign Goes Dutch
A campaign to promote North East England as a short break destination will be going Dutch this winter.

23 Oct 06
Wizz Air launches flights to Warsaw from Durham Tees Valley
Wizz Air, the largest low fare - low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe announced today that it would start new flights to Warsaw, capital of Poland from Durham Tees Valley.

15 Sep 06
Border Farm is Britain's 'Most Beautiful'
A north Northumberland farm in the Till Valley, eight miles west of Berwick and three miles from the Scottish Border, is Britain’s ‘Most Beautiful Farm’.

13 Jul 06
New International route for Durham Tees Valley
Eastern Airways will launch its first ever international flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Brussels.

23 May 06
What's in a name?
The new organisation responsible for the management of one of the region's World Heritage Sites is to be named Hadrian's Wall Heritage Limited.

21 Apr 06
North East England Simply the Best
North East England's tourist industry was recognised as among the best in the country last night, with all five finalists at the English Tourism 'Oscars' taking home awards.

07 Apr 06
Northumbrian coastline inspires artwork

National lighting award for Saltburn Pier
THE new lighting scheme that is illuminating Saltburn's Victorian Pier and Cliff Lift from dusk to midnight has won a national award.

15 Mar 06
What's On & Where To Go In North East England 17th - 24th March 2006
Events around the region during the week

01 Mar 06
Shipping giant's UK Fleet Management relocating to the region
One of the world's biggest shipping groups is relocating part of its business to the North East.

28 Feb 06
Tyneside to host UK's premier powerboat race for the first time
The UK's premier powerboat championship, the Honda Formula 4-Stroke series, is set to race on Tyneside for the first time ever this summer.

23 Feb 06
What's On & Where To Go in North East England 24th February - 3rd March 2006
Events around the region over the week

16 Feb 06
What's On and Where To Go In North East England 17th - 24th February 2006
Events around the region during half-term week

Sunderland City Council appoints contractor for 50m pool
Sunderland City Council has appointed Balfour Beatty as the contractor to build the City's prestigious new 50m swimming pool.

13 Feb 06
Museum plans get
Plans to create a spectacular Great North Museum in Newcastle upon Tyne have been given a

New TV advert arouses passion for North East England
Passions for North East England are set to reach new heights this Valentine's Day evening when the first ever television advert promoting the region is beamed into the heart of millions of homes across the country reaching 7.4 million viewers.

01 Feb 06
What's on and where to go in North East England 3rd - 10th February 2006
Events in the North East

Turner: Tours of Durham and Richmondshire
A major exhibition focusing on the work of the great British painter JMW Turner has opened at The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle.

24 Jan 06
What's on around the region 27th January - 3rd February
What's On and Where To Go In North East England

23 Jan 06
Writers asked to take note of delightful Dales
An area known as 'one of England's Most Delightful Dales' is set to make the headlines this Spring.

11 Jan 06
North East England driving the green fuel agenda
North East England is leading the take up of environmentally friendly fuel as the latest garage forecourt selling biodiesel opened in County Durham.

09 Jan 06
Selling North East England overseas
The New Year will see North East England's promoted as a tourism destination across Europe with the launch of the most extensive campaign yet to attract overseas visitors to the region.

04 Jan 06
What's on in the region 6th - 13th January
Roundup of events happening in our region over the next week

27 Dec 05
What's on around the region 30th December 2005 - 5th January 2006
Events coming up around the region this week

22 Dec 05
Westfield girls have the X factor in Century FM's passionate Christmas singalong
Girls from Westfield School in Gosforth have proved they are passionate about music with an award-winning song that sings the praises of North East England.

20 Dec 05
What's on in the region 23rd - 29th December 2005
Events going on around the north east region this week

01 Dec 05
North East push for civil servants moves up a gear
The North East's bid to secure new civil service jobs resulting from a major Whitehall review has taken a significant step forward.

23 Nov 05
New technology prescribed to aid doctors and patients
Pioneering health technology developed in the North East could help under-pressure medical professionals and improve patient welfare.

One North East on the right track
REGIONAL development agency One North East has been recognised for its work in helping to create the first 10,000 miles of the National Cycle Network.

14 Nov 05
'Passionate People. Passionate Places' named 'World's Leading Regional Marketing Campaign'
The North East England marketing campaign was named the 'World's Leading Regional Marketing Campaign' in the prestigious World Travel Awards at the Royal Opera House in London last night (November 13).

07 Nov 05
Brewery Site Sold to Science City
Newcastle's ambition to become a leading Science City took a major step forward today with the

01 Nov 05
First Tenant Moves Into European Business Centre
A German IT company is the first tenant to set up home in North Tyneside's European Business Centre.

20 Oct 05
North East England Tourism Awards Winners Announced
The region's tourism industry was honoured last night (Wednesday 19 October) at the first North East England Tourism Awards, which took place at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.

15 Oct 05
Leanne chairs the Young Person Network
Leanne Hart is the new chair of a networking group of under 35s...

07 Oct 05
Huntsman breaks ground for
Huntsman Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Peter R Huntsman launched the start of construction of the world's largest Polyethylene facility at the Wilton International chemical complex near Redcar.

30 Sep 05
Durham is named 'University of the Year'
Durham University has secured the title of 'University of the Year' in the new Sunday Times annual guide to universities.

15 Sep 05
Innovative project will house new businesses
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