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May 9, 2024

Ideas & Observations

Five minutes with… Martin Lawlor

The port recently announced record financial results for a third consecutive year. What were the key drivers behind the figures? Our success is primarily down to the continued growth of our core offshore renewable energy sector trade, which has been…

August 13, 2019

Arts & Culture

Final wave of acts revealed for Lindisfarne Festival

With just a few weeks to go until the fifth installment of the ultimate end of summer party festival, organisers have revealed the full event schedule along with the names of the final acts set to take to the…

June 11, 2020

Business & Economy

North Tyneside council draws up plans to create more space for residents and businesses

North Tyneside Council has outlined plans to ensure people can move around the borough safely and support businesses to be able to reopen. Part of its ‘Ambition for North Tyneside’, the council has set out a vision to create vibrant,…

April 5, 2022

Business & Economy

Music festival to hit high notes as big names unveiled

It’s one of the biggest musical events in the region, and Hardwick Festival 2022 may be the best line-up yet. It’s not surprising the return of Hardwick Festival last year, after a pandemic-induced absence, was huge cause for celebration. Being able…

January 9, 2024

Promoted

Making a house a home

Colin Willetts climbs a kite winder staircase, the soles of his black shoes leaving small imprints on its lightly-treaded beige carpet. At the last return, he springs to his right, into the master bedroom of a show home,…

May 26, 2020

Business & Economy

Invest Newcastle celebrates record year while recognising challenges that lie ahead

Despite a difficult end to the financial year, Invest Newcastle marked March 2020 with a record number of new investments and expansions. Between April 2019-March 2020, more than 900 jobs were created and safeguarded and 23 new businesses from outside…

February 3, 2022

Arts & Culture

Huge DJ names announced for Hardwick Festival

Multi-platinum, Grammy nominated and world famous DJs are taking centre stage this year as one of the North East’s hottest summer festivals returns.

February 25, 2022

Business & Economy

Plans approved for £500 million Newcastle ‘global exemplar’ in ageing population work

A £500 million development focused on next generation products and support for the ageing population has been approved.