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Serial fibber Pinocchio becomes PM and Hansel & Gretel launch plant-based restaurant in Newcastle theatre production

Narrated by Joanna Lumley and based on a children's book by former poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy, The Lost Happy Endings is a new piece of dance theatre from Newcastle-based Ballet Lorent.

Aerospace firm Lockheed Martin ‘could bring 2300 jobs to North East’

A global aerospace firm has revealed plans that could bring a 2300-job factory to the region.

North P&I continues investment in 21st century maritime skills

Global shipping and marine insurer, North P&I Club, is continuing its investment in the sector’s skills base by backing a young engineer through South Shields Marine School.

Mayor welcomes Barclays bosses for Teesside freeport tour

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has welcomed Barclays Bank’s group chief executive and its head of manufacturing, transport and logistics on a Teesside freeport tour.

Kitwave Group eyes further deals amid ‘positive’ post-pandemic world

An independent wholesaler has refused to rule out further market takeovers to fuel post-COVID-19 growth.

Senior promotions support Seaward’s growth

North East electrical test and measurement company Seaward Electronic has announced several senior appointments as it continues to develop and grow its national and international operations.

Britishvolt drives 3000-job factory plans further forward with EUROBAT partnership

A company behind 8000-job vehicle battery factory plans says it has moved up another gear following a new industry partnership.

Miner Anglo American to spend further £440 million on Woodsmith Project

A firm behind a huge fertiliser mine has pledged to spend £440 million to maintain the development’s momentum.

Healthcare founder Ross to climb high in £50,000 charity quest

The co-founder of a North East-based men’s healthcare and wellbeing business is to take on one of the biggest challenges of his life for charity.

Muckle LLP takes trainee solicitor tally to ten

Plans approved for £500 million Newcastle ‘global exemplar’ in ageing population work

A £500 million development focused on next generation products and support for the ageing population has been approved.

Wooler community food larder planned thanks to Newcastle Building Society grant

A north Northumberland charitable community development trust is set to extend its drive to tackle food poverty with the help of a Newcastle Building Society grant.

North of Tyne Combined Authority to launch £10 million tech growth programme

Digital bosses are set to launch a £10 million programme they say will help firms create 1000 jobs across the region’s tech sector.

New chair appointed at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Allison Thompson has been appointed the new chair of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

Eldon Square announces four new stores as it continues growth

Be More Geek, Swatch, iSmash and The Real Greek are all moving into Eldon Square.