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March 6, 2019

Business & Economy

Top marks for Sunderland apprentice under new apprenticeship reforms

A health and care worker, who is one of the first apprentices from Sunderland College to complete his programme under the new apprenticeship reforms, is celebrating being the first to achieve a distinction. 24-year-old Andrew Plemper completed an Adult Care…

September 1, 2020

Business & Economy

Education Partnership North East hosts online conference on ‘The College of the Future’

The Independent Commission on The College of the Future held a virtual roundtable conference at Sunderland College attended by leading figures from the North East’s further education sector. The commission aims to set out a new vision for colleges in…

October 8, 2021

Business & Economy

A rewarding career with a degree apprenticeship

Watching her dad build a playhouse in the garden of the family home at age three, armed with a handful of plastic tools ready to join in – Rebecca Henry knew even back then that creating something useful for…

May 21, 2018

Business & Economy

Final day of Newcastle Startup Week 2018 inspires ambition and optimism

The final day of Newcastle Startup Week considers ‘keep going or pivot?’ for startups. Speakers also discussed how to cope with and embrace failure Lizzy Hodcroft, founder of Sweet Beets, talked candidly about her path from emotional insecurity and self…

July 3, 2018

Business & Economy

Celebrations for creative schools programme as TICE turns ten!

A North East organisation specialising in creative, design and digital programmes for young people aged 13+ proudly celebrated its tenth birthday at Newcastle University Students Union. The TICE Programme Final Show brought together students with an audience of their…

November 21, 2018

Business & Economy

HTA Real Estate celebrates 5th anniversary with hat-trick of Tees Valley deals

HTA Real Estate has completed three industrial property transactions in the Tees Valley as the Newcastle-based firm celebrates its fifth anniversary. The specialist industrial property company, which was established in 2013 by Nick Atkinson, Simon Hill and Russell Taylor, has concluded…

March 30, 2020

Technology

Nice Network and Rebuyer team up to tackle global e-waste crisis

A new partnership between communications specialist Nice Network and IT recycling firm Rebuyer is helping chip away at the global e-waste crisis. The two North East tech companies have joined forces to help big businesses securely and sustainably dispose of…

August 12, 2020

Business & Economy

Virtual Automotive Export Week is launched

The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) has announced the launch of its first Automotive Export Week, to take place virtually between September 14-18. The NEAA is collaborating with Supply Chain North East and the Department for International Trade (DIT) to…