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continue to build on the city’s reputation
as an attractive destination, moving away
its former fame for stag and hen parties
and boozy nights out. The city’s changing
face is being outlined by Newcastle City
Council as it sets out its blueprint
licensing policy for 2019-2023.
Developers have also announced plans
to build Europe's biggest observation
wheel in Newcastle – aptly named the
Whey Aye. Standing nearly 460ft (140m)
high alongside the River Tyne, the
observation wheel will be 16ft taller than
the London Eye and could create up to
550 jobs in the city. It
will include a
giant 11,960 sq m LED digital screen in
the centre, which would be used to
communicate information about local
culture and events as well as adverts.
Finally, you can’t mention Newcastle
without mentioning The Great Exhibition
of the North. With whistles, bangs and
showers of confetti, the Great Exhibition
of the North exploded into action, with
crowds of thousands joining the party.
The event of the year - the biggest to be
seen in Britain - made its spectacular
debut in the national spotlight to mark
the launch of the 80 day event.
The Exhibition is a three-month
celebration of the North of England’s
pioneering spirit and the impact of its
inventors, artists and designers. It’s a
chance to show how our innovative spirit
has shaped the world and is building the
economy of tomorrow.
As England’s biggest event in 2018, it
will be packed with amazing exhibits, live
performances, displays of innovation,
new artworks and magical experiences,
using the stunning cityscape of Newcastle
Gateshead as the stage for the whole of
the North to demonstrate its talents.
In summary, Newcastle city centre is
an attractive and exciting destination for
locals and visitors to enjoy. This buzzing
hub of activity is only set to continue
oering us all more opportunities to work
and play, and we can’t wait to see what
the next decade brings to the region’s
capital.
Great Exhibition of The North Open Evening
© North News
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