More than a decade after opening in a 16th-century merchant's house on The Close, Kenny and Abbie Atkinson's House of Tides remains one of the North East's most celebrated restaurants.
The couple behind the two-Michelin-starred Raby Hunt have opened Atlas, a 36-cover pavilion restaurant at Rockliffe near Darlington with a menu inspired by their travels around the world.
From a bicycle stall at the first Tynemouth food festival to a beach shack hailed by Jay Rayner, Adam and Lucy Riley have built something truly special on the North East coast.
After Sam Fender's triumph on home turf in 2025, the Mercury Prize returned to Newcastle's Utilita Arena on 22 October 2026 with another strong shortlist of twelve albums.
Newcastle music development agency Generator filled the city with more than 30 Pay As You Feel gigs, talks and masterclasses for the Mercury Prize Fringe, held from 15 to 22 October 2026.
Housed in a Grade II listed former flax mill by the Ouseburn, The Cluny has welcomed everyone from Arctic Monkeys to Mumford & Sons on their way up.
Started by Byker parents in 1976, Ouseburn Farm is marking its 50th year as a free city farm and care farm that welcomes more than 40,000 visitors annually.
Caring for animals since 1896, Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter in Benton rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes dogs and cats from across the region, powered by donations and volunteers.
In a Grade II listed smokehouse overlooking Craster harbour, the Robson family still cures North Sea herring the slow, traditional way, just as they have for more than a century.
Newcastle's Yoga x Life has moved into a new mezzanine studio on Lime Street in the Ouseburn, carrying its mission of everyday yoga, meditation and community into a fresh chapter.
Founded by Northumbria graduate Annabelle Hill and inspired by her seaside hometown, Sea the Love makes vegan, marine-mineral skincare with a self-love mantra and a pledge to protect the oceans.
Born from a paediatric nurse's cracked hands, Gosforth skincare brand Nursem gives a month of free hand cream to an NHS professional for every product sold, and the milestone is in sight.
Newcastle's beloved independent library, home on Westgate Road since 1825, is planning its biggest transformation in generations with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Barbour Foundation.
Opened in 1937 as a newsreel theatre, Tyneside Cinema is now the North East's leading independent charity cinema, with four screens, a busy events calendar and a fondly loved Classic auditorium.
The National Centre for Children's Books in Ouseburn welcomes more than 75,000 families a year and now runs Two Tales, a bookshop, coffee shop and gallery pop-up in Durham city centre.
Founded in 1995 by surfer Stephen Hudson and now run by his son Louis, Tynemouth Surf Co has helped turn Longsands into one of Britain's busiest surf spots.
From the Comets of 1995 to a purpose-built arena on Scotswood Road, Newcastle Eagles mark 30 years under their famous name with a special anniversary season.
A new head coach, a busy recruitment drive and a famous win at Welford Road have given Newcastle Red Bulls supporters plenty to talk about this autumn.
Northumberland's much-loved dark sky observatory has opened a new observatory and planetarium at the Twice Brewed Inn, bringing its stargazing to Hadrian's Wall country.
From Zurbarán masterpieces to a 500-year-old Bible, The Auckland Project has turned the Prince Bishops' palace and its town into one of the North East's richest days out.
Once the scene of Lord Byron's wedding, Seaham Hall on the County Durham coast is marking 25 years as one of the UK's most celebrated five-star hotel and spa destinations.
From a Market Place shop in 1894 to wax jackets sold in more than 55 countries, Barbour remains family-owned, proudly North East and still re-waxing jackets by hand in Simonside.
Founded by John James Fenwick in 1882, Newcastle's best-loved department store is investing in its flagship and welcoming local bakers to its food hall as Christmas approaches.
Founded as a single boutique in Newcastle in 2005, END. marked its 20th anniversary with seaside, corner shop and pub-themed collaborations, then launched its first own-brand collection, END. Label.