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May 12, 2023

Business & Economy

Why the Apprenticeship Levy and executive education provide a route to a stronger North East

Professor Ian Whitfield, programme director for Durham University Business School’s Senior Leader Apprenticeship, highlights the qualification’s importance to organisations’ growth, as well as the region’s participation in the Government’s ‘levelling-up’ agenda.   Businesses in the North East could be…

May 11, 2021

Business & Economy

Tolent to host online schools event to inspire future construction careers

Gateshead-based contractor Tolent is hosting a free online event to inspire students to think about a career in construction and is encouraging schools and colleges to sign up. The event will give students a behind-the-scenes tour of the £85.4m Milburngate…

April 30, 2020

Business & Economy

North East-made Hitachi Rail train renamed in honour of NHS hero Captain Tom Moore

A North East-made train has been renamed to celebrate a Second World War veteran’s astonishing COVID-19 fundraising exploits. Great Western Railway has christened its 800025 Intercity Express as the Captain Tom Moore. The honour comes after Captain Tom raised nearly £30…

November 15, 2021

Business & Economy

North East businesses and experts come together to support net zero ambitions

On November 12, key figures from across Newcastle, Gateshead, and the wider region, gathered for a one-day conference to tackle the climate change crisis, and discuss how the region can work together to reach its net zero ambitions. This event…

September 2, 2021

Feature

Wander Women

Chloë Clover and Lou Tonner don’t really do New Year’s Eve. They like to do their own thing; shut the world out, and Jools Holland, order pizza, close the curtains, dim the lights and write a list of their goals…

June 12, 2020

Business & Economy

Acas North East publishes new guidance for returning to work

Acas, the employment and workplace advisory body, has updated its guidance in respect of best practice for returning to work during the coronavirus pandemic. The update comes after calls to Acas’ helplines increased by a third (34 per cent) year-on-year,…

July 16, 2019

Business & Economy

Animmersion’s interactive experience brings North York Moors National Park to life

A digital company has teamed up with the North York Moors National Park to create an interactive experience. Animmersion has produced a new tablet-based app and series of holographic 3D animations to showcase well-known landmarks and sites. The work, part of…

June 10, 2022

Business & Economy

Report: Getting into gear for a greener future

Hitting new goals The Stadium of Light, by its very nature, is accustomed to goals. Last month, though, it wasn’t the sight of footballs rippling the net that dominated conversations in its Montgomery Suite, but…