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Top eats in and around Ouseburn

Antler bar opens in Newcastle

Fashionista

Your fashion and style fix with a local twist

Q&A with Rockholly founder Deborah Mordain

Rockholly is a new women’s waterproof outerwear brand that fuses style with functionality. Best of all, the designs are inspired by the beautiful coastal surroundings here in the North East. Newcastle Sparkles chats to founder Deborah Mordain about her journey...

Beauty Belle

The latest goings-on in the beauty world

Most coveted: Bobbi Brown lip balm

The perfect balm to address your winter lip SOS?

Foodie

The burgeoning food scene in Newcastle and beyond

Top eats in and around Ouseburn

4 days ago by Alexis Forsyth

A flavour of Ouseburn's independent food scene

FOODIE REVIEWS

Review: Chaophraya Newcastle

1 month ago by Alexis Forsyth

Newcastle Sparkles heads to the rooftop of intu Eldon Square for a sumptuous Thai dining experience...

FOODIE REVIEWS

New menu at The Botanist Newcastle

3 months ago by Alexis Forsyth

Springtime delights at The Botanist, as the bar and restaurant unveils its vibrant new menu.

After Dark

Bars, events and nightlife under the spotlight

AFTER DARK

Antler bar opens in Newcastle

3 weeks ago by Alexis Forsyth

We might be in the midst of one of the hottest summers on record, but that hasn't stopped a new venue in Newcastle from cooling things down a notch thanks to its snowy Alpine theme.

AFTER DARK

Q&A with Durham Distillery’s Jessica Tomlinson

1 month ago by Alexis Forsyth

It's an exciting time for whisky fans! Durham Distillery will be the first distillery in the North East to produce whisky, due for release in 2021. Newcastle Sparkles catches up with head distiller, Jessica Tomlinson to find out more about the distillery's lat...