Newcastle news

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to introduce measures which would allow football fans to hire and fire their club's directors – if his party ... More

Arts Council England has named 13 new additions to its Creative People and Places (CPP) project, which it says is about local people choosing, creating ... More

Plans to build Europe’s tallest observation wheel in Newcastle, UK, have been given the green light by the city council. The 140m-tall Whey Aye – ... More

High-end boxing gym brand BXR is looking to roll out an expansion of its Sweat by BXR group exercise concept in the UK, with founder ... More

Fusion Lifestyles has released exclusive footage showcasing the ongoing renovation work of The City Baths in Newcastle, UK. Home to the city's famous Turkish baths, ... More

Old Trafford in Manchester will host the "finals day" of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC2021). The home of Manchester United is one of ... More

Northumberland's dark skies economy looks set to be given a boost, after planning permission was granted to build a new planetarium at the Kielder Observatory ... More

As a new year approaches, Spa Opportunities editor Jane Kitchen highlights 19 of the most exciting spas set to open in 2019. 1. Raison d’Etre ... More

In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some of the biggest stories to hit the headlines, giving possible ... More

UK spa group Pure Spa & Beauty has launched a crowdfunding campaign that will give investors the opportunity to become shareholders in the company. The ... More

Women in Sport has teamed up with the Fatherhood Institute, Fulham Football Club and the English Football League Trust to help fathers and daughters from ... More

Developer the World Wheel Company has released striking new images of Newcastle’s Whey Aye, which is set to be Europe’s tallest observation wheel when built. ... More

A programme designed to help get more young people to train as sports coaches has received nearly £1m of National Lottery funding from Sport England. ... More

Orangetheory Fitness will open its first out-of-London UK studio in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, in December. The US-based operator is looking to strengthen its foothold on ... More

Forget the London Eye, Newcastle’s ‘Whey Aye’ is set to outdo its southern sibling by becoming Europe’s tallest observation wheel. The 140-metre-tall (459-foot) attraction, which ... More

Gym chain DW Fitness First has revealed its strategic vision to become the UK’s largest sports participation brand. Formed following DW Fitness' takeover of Fitness ... More

Newly established health club group Stessa Leisure has completed the first stage of plans to build up a portfolio of énergie Fitness clubs in the ... More

Work has started to renovate Newcastle City Pool and Turkish Baths in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, following a campaign to save the Grade II listed ... More

US-based health club operator Orangetheory Fitness is looking to strengthen its foothold in the UK market after signing a deal which will see 40 new ... More

The number of older people diagnosed with four or more diseases will double within the next 20 years due to rising levels of obesity and ... More

Hadrian’s Wall is teaming up with its much larger counterpart, The Great Wall of China, to encourage tourism and increase cultural understanding of the World ... More

Eleven locations from across the north of England have bid for a share of £15m (US$20.1m, €17m) in funding designed to build a legacy from ... More

Former England football captain Alan Shearer has helped launch the second of seven new Speedflex studios planned by Bannatyne Group before the end of the ... More

Linda Conlon, CEO of the International Centre for Life in Newcastle and chair of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has announced the ... More

Boutique operator Speedflex has completed the purchase and rebranding of a fitness club in Reigate, Surrey - installing a Speedflex studio in the facility. Speedflex ... More