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November 25, 2021

Business & Economy

Newcastle students among 33 offered early careers opportunities with Siemens

Siemens has continued its drive to increase the number of women in engineering with a recruitment event to spot the STEM talent of the future.

April 4, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Engineer Saietta Group drives growth plans with Sunderland expansion

An engineering firm behind next generation electric vehicle power is creating jobs in a “landmark” Wearside expansion that is returning work to the UK from the Far East.

January 16, 2020

Technology

BBC to open a new tech hub in Newcastle

The BBC will open a new technology hub in Newcastle, according to director general Tony Hall. The move is said to be part of a wider plan to decentralise the public service broadcaster’s operations so that two-thirds of BBC staff…

March 21, 2024

Uncategorised

North East’s first physical ‘Safe Haven’ service opens in Northumberland

Mental health non-profit, Everyturn Mental Health, is opening its first ‘Safe Haven’, which is expected to provide over 2,000 people a year in the North East with immediate, practical support for their mental health. Everyturn, through its partnership with…

April 1, 2020

Business & Economy

UK manufacturing output contracts at fastest rate since 2012

UK manufacturing output and order volumes have fallen at the fastest rate since July 2012 according to a UK Manufacturing PMI from IHS Markit. The seasonally adjusted purchasing managers’ index fell to a three-month low of 47.8 in March, down…

July 21, 2021

Business & Economy

Middlesbrough Empire set to reopen next week following successful Arts Council grant

As the night time economy gets ready to reopen next Monday (19 July), the iconic Middlesbrough Empire is ready to open its doors thanks to a  £350,000 grant from the Arts Council England through its Cultural Recovery Award. Thanks to…

June 22, 2020

Business & Economy

£1.5 million Newcastle city centre office development to open in July

A £1.5 million transformation of a Newcastle city centre stables into a hi-tech business centre is nearing completion. HyHubs, the business centre chain that includes Hoults Yard in Byker and Hypoint in Gateshead, has been working on the redevelopment of…

August 26, 2021

Business & Economy

Nissan supplier Magna reveals jobs boost after official Wearside plant opening

A key Nissan supplier has refused to rule out further jobs after officially opening a Sunderland plant. Magna says it has “many more roles to fill in the future as customer demand increases” following a ceremony at its Cherry Blossom…