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October 10, 2016

Business & Economy

Global data and technology specialist opens office in Newcastle

With almost 30 years’ experience in the IT industry, Amicus ITS provides technology support and holistic solutions to healthcare, regulated industries and blue chip corporates. Amicus ITS’s Newcastle operation, which will be based in Brunswick Village, is an extension of…

September 16, 2019

Business & Economy

Viehard Leisure opens Hibou Blanc in Newcastle’s Bigg Market

A new drinking and dining venue has opened its doors in Newcastle’s Bigg Market. Viehard Leisure has combined the upper ground floor of the listed Sunlight Chambers building on High Bridge with The Gentleman bar to create Hibou Blanc. The development,…

January 15, 2021

Business & Economy

Britishvolt works with Siemens to ensure Blyth gigaplant opens in 2023

The company behind an 3000-job industrial investment in the North East has entered into an exclusive technology collaboration agreement with Siemens. Battery technology investor Britishvolt made national headlines last year when it unveiled a £2.6 billion blueprint to open a…

August 4, 2021

Business & Economy

Durham City’s Artech Lighting opens new bases after contracts success

A lighting maker has opened new bases to build on growing momentum. Artech Lighting is now running branches in Scotland and London. Bosses say the expansion comes after the Durham City-based business defied the COVID-19 pandemic to secure a host of…

January 11, 2018

Business & Economy

Opening of 50,000 manufacturing facility in Newport

Jarrow-based engineering specialist, UTS Group, has opened a 50,000 sq ft facility in Newport, Wales, to meet increasing demand from its clients in the utility, industrial and commercial markets The company, which was established in 2001 by managing director, Shaun…

April 24, 2019

Arts & Culture

Newcastle Airport opens new restaurant featuring local produce in departure lounge

A brand-new restaurant which showcases produce from North East-based suppliers and takes inspiration from regional favourites has opened in Newcastle Airport. Passengers will now be able to enjoy locally-sourced dishes and relax with a regionally-distilled drink at the new ‘Quaystone…

December 5, 2016

Business & Economy

First-of-its-kind meditation centre opens in Newcastle

The Newcastle Meditation Centre, dedicated to the learning and practice of meditation, has been established on Newcastle’s Westgate Road. The concept started life three years ago as a small meditation group, but has grown so significantly that a dedicated…

October 18, 2018

Business & Economy

Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group open up new office in Darlington

The leading independently-owned corporate turnaround, restructuring and recovery firm continues its national expansion with the opening of a second office in the North East of England. Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group (LCBSG) has unveiled a Darlington office to further strengthen…