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March 3, 2021

Business & Economy

£12 million later living complex to open in Jesmond

A £12 million later living complex in Newcastle is preparing to welcome new homeowners after contractor Tolent handed the project over. Pegasus Jesmond Assembly is a new 63-apartment complex built for over-60s on the site of the former Newcastle High…

January 31, 2022

Arts & Culture

Plans revealed for £80 million Riverside Sunderland entertainment complex

Sunderland City Council hopes to transform the ex-Crowtree Leisure Centre site into an entertainment hub, spearheaded by a 10,000-capacity arena.

April 19, 2021

Business & Economy

Pandemic sees big business focus on conciliation over litigation

A new study from EY has found that British businesses have avoided using litigation to resolve commercial disputes during the coronavirus pandemic, instead turning to negotiation and mediation. The research suggest that UK companies have heeded Cabinet Office guidance, which…

August 12, 2019

Business & Economy

Gateshead-based Lucion Services acquires Askams Compliance Services

A Gateshead-based testing, inspection and certification firm has bought an asbestos management, surveying and testing operator. Lucion Services has acquired Askams Compliance Services. Bosses at Lucion say the deal will provide clients with quicker access to asbestos services and introduce new…

May 20, 2020

Business & Economy

Ambitious grassroots sport organisation reveals expansion plans

Tyneside-based grassroots sport organisation GiveToLocal continues to pivot in the face of the COVID-19 crisis following the announcement that it intends to create a further 80 jobs nationwide. The innovative service provider is working with almost 40,000 teams across the…

November 14, 2022

Business & Economy

Manufacturing firm’s commitment to train to retain

Tyneside manufacturing business Birtley Group has welcomed two new apprentices, the first to be recruited under the group’s new apprenticeship scheme as part of its long-term commitment to invest in young people and…

August 5, 2019

Business & Economy

Walton Robinson supports High Street Group of Companies’ student accommodation move

A Newcastle-based property agency has supported a fellow Tyneside firm’s £2.5 million project to gain a foothold in the city’s student accommodation market. Walton Robinson has worked with The High Street Group of Companies on the letting of the latter’s…

July 26, 2022

Promoted

The future of the workplace – blending work, design and community

The Lamp House is a new flexible office and social space, borne out of an unhappy virtual working experience. Here, owner Lisa Hart Shepherd talks through her take on hybrid working and why companies need to provide flexibility and support to retain and motivate employees.