One of Newcastle city centre’s most iconic locations is the inspiration behind a new exhibition of work by Northumbria University students, launching next week.

To preserve and commemorate the Bigg Market’s long and illustrious history the company behind the area’s current rejuvenation, NE1 Ltd, has commissioned a film exploring recollections of the area’s past through the eyes of those who know it best.

NE1 Ltd’s Geordie Jackpot, the local lottery for the North East teamed up with Metro Radio’s Cash for Kids to deliver two exclusive Superhero Film Screenings for sick and disadvantaged children in Newcastle. The event was held on Sunday 12 May at the Tyneside Cinema attended by extra special guests, four Superhero characters.

Work begins tomorrow – Tuesday 14 May - to bring back NE1 Ltd’s Quayside Seaside for the 7th year consecutive year. The construction will begin at 8am on Tuesday with the pop up beach returning with a bigger space and a new sponsor, Northumbrian Water. The beach will be open to the public by Friday 24 May. The Northumbrian Water Quayside Seaside will remain in place until October with a programme or activities and visiting food vendors to be arranged throughout the summer holidays.