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August 5, 2020

Business & Economy

Story Homes plans to build 115 new homes in Sunderland

Story Homes has submitted new plans for 115 new properties at Potters Hill in Sunderland. The plans form part of a Β£65 million investment, which will see the Carlisle-headquartered company build 450 homes across the city, creating hundreds of jobs…

April 14, 2020

Business & Economy

NE1’S Geordie Jackpot donates Β£10k to Cash for Kids

NE1’s Geordie Jackpot has given Β£10,000 to Cash for Kids to help Newcastle families struggling during the coronavirus crisis. The local charitable lottery has given the money to Cash For Kids to support their emergency appeal to offer…

December 16, 2021

Build & Sustainability

Engenera kickstarts bumper solar project for Nissan

North-East-based renewable energy company, Engenera Renewables Group is gearing up to start work on the biggest project in its history after Nissan secured the green light to install an additional 20MW solar farm at its UK plant, the next milestone for its EV36Zero project and the company’s journey to carbon neutrality.

July 23, 2021

Business & Economy

James Ramsbotham takes new role at Newcastle Building Society

The chief executive of the North East England Chamber of Commerce is stepping down after 15 years.

April 8, 2020

Business & Economy

Education Partnership North East supporting vulnerable students during COVID-19 lockdown

Education Partnership North East group – which includes Hartlepool Sixth Form, Northumberland College and Sunderland College – is providing thousands of young people across the North East with access to vital support and resources following the COVID-19 outbreak. Those who…

January 12, 2022

Business & Economy

Β£1.8m office deal at Newburn Riverside

Commercial property specialist Naylors Gavin Black has completed the Β£1.8m acquisition of a significant office building at Newburn Riverside, which will now undergo a strategic programme of refurbishment works.

June 4, 2024

Ideas & Observations

Local politics must do better for our young people

As young people in the North East, we are faced with a difficult dilemma, writes Erin Gilhespie. We care about our region. Many are even eager to create change, especially as local politics feels neglected, a point reflected in the…