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September 10, 2020

Business & Economy

Demand for property in Newcastle has more than doubled in the last year

New research from real estate website Zoopla shows that demand for property in Newcastle has surged by 158 per cent in the last twelve months. Zoopla’s Newcastle House Price Index studies multiple local housing trends and prices on an annual…

April 8, 2020

Arts & Culture

MOTs extended by six months for motorists across the UK

In order to prevent further spread of the coronavirus, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has today (April 8) extended MOT expiry dates due on or after March 30 by six months. The extension has been brought about both…

September 14, 2016

Business & Economy

Graduate gets a head start in planning career

Laura Head, 23, graduated with an MA in Local and Regional Development in December and following a rigorous selection process was successful in securing a place on Story Homes’ graduate placement scheme, which is now in its second year. She…

September 21, 2016

Business & Economy

Business transformation strategy signals major contract wins for Hippo

One of the most respected companies in the North East creative services sector has successfully transformed its market offering and is looking to take on new staff. Based in Gateshead, Hippo was established in 1992 to provide branding, graphic design…

May 1, 2020

Business & Economy

South Tyneside Council launches COVID-19 business blog

South Tyneside Council has joined a growing number of regional organisations in launching a digital blog aimed at connecting businesses affected by COVID-19 to practice advice from a range of specialists. The blog series includes topics such as IT for…

November 15, 2021

Build & Sustainability

Animmersion helps bring Anglo American’s Woodsmith Mine to life

Animmersion is continuing its long-standing relationship with Anglo American and the Woodsmith Project following delivery of a new 3D interactive experience designed to highlight the sustainable design and innovative engineering involved in the construction of the UK’s first deep mine in 40 years.

July 5, 2019

Business & Economy

Weardale Adventure Centre hails NBSL support as demand increases

A haven for adventure lovers is attracting new visitors thanks to support from a regional business organisation. Weardale Adventure Centre has worked with enterprise agency NBSL to develop a digital marketing strategy, a new website and branding. Officials say the County…

November 9, 2020

Business & Economy

Father and son bakers rise to a new challenge

A new small batch bakery that already supplies bread to some of the region’s best-loved restaurants and cafes has started selling directly to the public since opening its doors in Sunderland. Bread& began baking its popular sourdoughs and sweet treats…