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February 14, 2019

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North East LEP publishes updated Strategic Economic Plan

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has today  (February 14) published its updated Strategic Economic Plan, which outlines how it will help create 100,000 more and better jobs for the region by 2024. The updated…

March 25, 2024

Events

HR&D Awards – Meet the Partners: People Science Consulting & Tailored Thinking

Co-sponsors for the ‘Excellence in Talent Attraction & Employer Brand’ award are business psychology consultancy, People Science Consulting and positive psychology, HR and wellbeing consultancy, Tailored Thinking. Through their vast experience in the psychology of people practices,…

April 29, 2024

Business & Economy

North East software development firm announces record performance and recruitment drive

North East software development firm, Leighton, has announced a 31% increase in revenue during the 2024 financial year, with plans to create 20 more jobs over the next 12 months. The business – which specialises in software products and digital…

July 16, 2024

Feature

Letting the creative energy flow: Jimmy Turrell

Very few manage to blend traditional and digital art techniques quite like Jimmy Turrell. A graphic artist and video director, his work is a vibrant collision of past and present, his vision stemming from the inserts of a geography textbook to the music of AC/DC. Here, Kate Hewison meets Jimmy to discuss his extraordinary career, what his art means to him and his new exhibition at The Baltic, in Gateshead.

February 11, 2020

Business & Economy

Plans submitted for £100 million Pilgrim Place regeneration scheme

A £100 million landmark redevelopment project on Pilgrim Street in Newcastle city centre is now a step closer to being realised following the submission of a planning application. The plans propose redeveloping the former Bank of England plot into a…

February 14, 2020

Business & Economy

Former Sunderland police HQ set to become £3 million business hub

The former Sunderland city centre police headquarters is set to be transformed into a £3 million new business centre, after the building was snapped up by a developer following a competitive bid-process. The Newcastle-based Hanro Group has agreed outline terms…

June 19, 2019

Business & Economy

Time is running out – SMEs can access up to £6k

North East businesses have limited time to access funded support for innovation-up to 35% grant funding for work with external specialists. Through Pathways to Innovation, RTC North can provide support with the development and commercialisation of innovative ideas, but time…

October 18, 2016

Business & Economy

Graduate trainees set to make their mark at Watson Burton

The graduates have joined the firm’s graduate training programme, which provides high level training and a comprehensive introduction to law. During the course of the two-year programme, the trainees will have the opportunity to work across Watson Burton’s key practice areas,…