(The following article was released by the Port of Tyne in August 2008) On 5th August 2008 in a Champagne Reception at Newcastle Quayside the Port of Tyne officially launched their brand new pilot boat. The new boat was christened…

Tyne valley based Wylam Breweries willingly joined forces with the Collingwood 2010 Festival in celebrating the life of our North East's hero. They produced a special 'Official Festival Ale' which, because of its immediate and widespread popularity, went straight into…

Another historical link was built between the north-east of England, the Royal Navy and Vice-Admiral Collingwood at the end of April 2010. The Navy's latest destroyer HMS Dauntless made her first visit to the Tyne in her capacity as adopted…

When Stephen Cowell, the Chief Executive of the Longhirst Group, was considering a theme for Longhirst Hall's new bar, he didn't have to look far.  With the beautiful Hall located close to Morpeth and Stephen being a self-confessed enthusiast of the Admiral,…