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August 1, 2019

Business & Economy

Jobs hope as plans submitted for £7.5 million Newcastle apartment complex

The regeneration of a site overlooking the River Tyne in Ouseburn has moved a step closer following submission of plans for a new £7.5 million apartment complex. If it gets approval, the move could see the creation of a multi-storey…

July 22, 2020

Business & Economy

North East pair forge partnership built to last

A multi award-winning roofing firm has joined forces with one of the North East’s fastest-growing sport organisations to boost communities across the region. Newcastle and Durham-based DVC Roofing is the latest in a growing number of local companies to rubber-stamp…

February 26, 2019

Business & Economy

Plans emerge for second IAMP building on one of Sunderland’s key development sites

Plans for the second manufacturing base on one of the region’s most significant development sites have been submitted this week. A planning application has been submitted for a 131,891 sq ft building – equivalent to almost two football pitches -…

June 10, 2022

Promoted

Planning for the future

Further to appointing four associate directors last year, youngsRPS has strengthened its team with two graduate recruits. Here, Oliver Joslin, graduate planning and development assistant, and Molly Flannigan, graduate commercial surveyor, talk about their experiences of transitioning from…

August 26, 2020

Arts & Culture

GiveToLocal teams up with Tennis For Free

One of the North East’s fastest-growing service providers has launched a new national partnership with a leading sports charity. GiveToLocal has teamed up with Tennis For Free as its technology and fundraising partner, supporting its charitable activities throughout the UK. Tennis…

July 25, 2019

Business & Economy

Northumberland’s rural communities secure funding boost for digital infrastructure

Northumberland County Council has received a £12 million funding boost to invest in digital connectivity for rural communities across the county. The funding comes after the North of Tyne Combined Authority made a bid to the Department for Digital, Culture,…

March 16, 2020

Business & Economy

Business as usual for the voice of the North East business community

Governments, central banks, financial markets and businesses are currently in the process of trying to come to terms with the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. As we all collectively grapple with the implications of both a supply and demand…

July 15, 2019

Business & Economy

Sports Direct delays results as uncertainty compounds House of Fraser “complexities”

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has warned its financial forecasts could be affected after being forced to postpone the publication of financial results. The retailer cited “complexities” over the integration of House of Fraser into the business, “current uncertainty” over future…