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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…

April 30, 2020

Arts & Culture

Instore Radio launches free online radio station to help communities stay connected

A North East company, which supplies the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors with bespoke background music, has launched a free online radio station to reach out to the community far and wide. Instore Radio has launched www.stay-at-home.fm, to help…

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…

July 8, 2022

Arts & Culture

Culture: A local’s tour of Tynemouth

Tynemouth is a short drive from Newcastle city-centre and is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle for a quieter retreat. The seaside town is home to an eclectic mix of small-batch artisan roasteries and cafes, quirky…

May 10, 2021

Business & Economy

Sunderland entrepreneurs invest in mental health of the city

A Sunderland counselling service has committed to improving the mental health of the city by investing in the training of new psychotherapists. Breakfree Counselling, based at the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC), has expanded into new premises at…

June 30, 2020

Business & Economy

Amazon and Enterprise Nation launch Small Business Accelerator

Amazon and Enterprise Nation, the small business support network, are launching the Amazon Small Business Accelerator, a major support package for more than 200,000 small businesses and startups across the UK. Four successful entrepreneurs based in Newcastle have helped develop…

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…