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September 30, 2020

Business & Economy

Tees Valley tipped to become ‘trailblazer’ after securing hydrogen centre first

The Tees Valley will become a “trailblazer” for the industries of the future after securing Government backing to lead a national first in hydrogen technology development, a metro mayor has claimed. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen says he has secured…

October 14, 2022

Business & Economy

The walls are closing in…

To bastardise that well-known Churchillian refrain, never was so much damage caused by so few, in so little time.

April 30, 2020

Business & Economy

My Property Box boss salutes NHS heroes with free drinks offer

A lettings agency founder provided free refreshments to NHS staff to acknowledge their selfless efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. Ben Quaintrell, managing director of My Property Box, served teas and barista-style coffees to workers at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Ben hit upon…

August 18, 2021

Arts & Culture

Free Fusion music event to take over popular North East venue

A free new music event featuring some of the North East’s top performers including L Devine (UK alt-pop siren) and John Waugh (The 1975) is coming to the region this month. Fuse will take place at Salt Market Social on…

August 16, 2024

Ideas & Observations

Scrap the generation gap, why we are all more on the same wavelength than you think

Open a newspaper, scroll through social media or listen to workplace chatter and the topic of the generation gap is everywhere. From the Generation Z β€˜quiet quitting’ trend to the millennial managers memes and endless media articles on the…

May 21, 2020

Business & Economy

Newcastle and Gateshead Colleges team up to support the local tourism industry

Two North East colleges have come together to support offering free to access online resources for employees working in the region’s tourism businesses. NewcastleGateshead Initiative is coordinating the project, which will see Gateshead College and Newcastle College offer courses on…

April 5, 2022

Business & Economy

Natasha Boulding: Building a new future

Colin Young meets Natasha Boulding of Low Carbon Materials, the entrepreneur who is helping transform the way we build.

January 12, 2018

Business & Economy

New science senior school showcase for digital tech or health science students

North East Futures UTC, a new multi-million pound school based in Newcastle city centre that will focusΒ on science and tech education, will be hosting a special event for would-be students on January 17. The event will be held at the…