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September 1, 2020

Business & Economy

South Tyneside Job Fuse service launched to support individuals and employers

A new job service has been launched to support regional employers and workers who have been affected as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. South Tyneside Job Fuse is a joint service created by Invest South Tyneside, the National Careers…

May 26, 2023

Business & Economy

Business event will explore the challenges of attracting and retaining talent in the region

Northumbria University and the North East England Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to host a free knowledge-sharing event for business leaders and HR professionals, exploring the challenges of talent attraction and retention and how organisations of all sizes…

May 23, 2017

Business & Economy

The Lakes Distillery reach new heights at Manchester Airport

With the UK being the biggest exporter of gin in the world, the airport is about to add the multi award winning ā€œThe Lakes Ginā€ to their ever-growing gin portfolio. Further cementing the nationā€™s most popular spirit of choice. The Northā€™s…

May 4, 2021

Business & Economy

Ridley Scott confirmed as speaker on ā€˜In Conversation with Lord Puttnamā€™ series

Film legend, North East native and Academy AwardĀ®-nominated Best Director, Ridley Scott, has been confirmed as the final speaker of the ‘In Conversation with Lord Puttnam’ series. Scott will speak to North East film and TV professionals and newcomers…

June 5, 2023

Business & Economy

Major new festival celebrates the region’s tech sector

TechNExt, a major new festival to promote and celebrate the North Eastā€™s growing tech sector will take over the region from June 19 ā€“ 23 2023.

November 12, 2020

Business & Economy

GiveToLocal reveals zero fees move

The continued support of corporate partners has enabled GiveToLocal to press ahead with a significant pivot that promises to change the face of fundraising within community sport. In a move that positively disrupts the entire fundraising platforms sector, the North…

March 1, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Blyth ice cream ā€“ Best in country

Ciccarelli Ice Cream, South Beach, Blyth, has won a Gold Medal and Trophy at the National Ice Cream Championships 2022 run by the Ice Cream Alliance (ICA), the sectorā€™s UK trade association. Their delicious dairy vanilla ice cream beat all comers in this, the most prestigious ice cream competition in the country which has been running for nearly 80 years.

May 31, 2019

Business & Economy

Artist Frank gives Sunderland Software Centre a fresh look

A North East hub for high-tech businesses has been given a fresh look. Local artist Frank Styles has added his unique touch of colour to Sunderland Software Centre. Frank has painted a giant mural across the walls and ceiling of the…