About Us

The fastest-growing digital magazine in the North East.

Founded in 2019, High Life North has grown into one of the North East’s leading digital lifestyle platforms, championing the very best of the region, from food and drink to travel, culture, fashion, wellness and things to do.

What started as a space to inform and inspire has evolved into a trusted voice for the North East. One that celebrates real people, brilliant independent businesses and the experiences that make life here worth shouting about. We’re proudly digital-first, rooted in community, and driven by high-quality editorial that readers genuinely want to read.

Through our website, twice-weekly email newsletter and highly engaged social channels, we reach tens of thousands of readers every week — people who trust our recommendations and turn to us for inspiration, ideas and escapism.

We work with brands and organisations that align with our values and our audience. Every partnership is led by storytelling, creativity and integrity, combining editorial expertise, strategic thinking, strong visuals and digital-first content to deliver meaningful results, not just visibility.

A message from our founder

High Life North is about championing the people, places and experiences that make life in the North East exceptional. It’s about culture, creativity, ambition and community.

We all live multi-layered lives. We care about our careers and our wellbeing, what we wear and how we feel, where we travel, where we eat, how we rest and how we grow. HLN reflects that, bringing together fashion, food, travel, wellness, interiors, culture and things to do in a way that feels relevant, inspiring and real.

We’re proudly digital-first, community-focused and driven by curiosity rather than categories.

This platform exists to elevate the region, spotlight brilliance and help our readers make the most of life here, whether that’s discovering somewhere new, feeling inspired, or simply finding a great recommendation they can trust.

Team HLN

HLN is made up of our in-house team, our Experts in Residence and our contributors who work hard every week to bring you engaging, different and interesting content.

Laura Kingston Laura Kingston Founder and Editor
Beth Williams Beth Williams Digital Manager
Rachael Ellis Rachael Ellis Head of Content
Rosie Barker Rosie Barker Head of Sales

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