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September 23, 2024

Ideas & Observations

Big Question: September / October ’24

Tracy Harrison – Chief executive, Northern Housing Consortium The Government’s focus on housing is good news for Northerners; a safe, secure home provides a foundation to build your life upon. The…

May 31, 2022

Business & Economy

Britishvolt agrees factory deal to support Northumberland development

A company behind an 8000-job Northumberland vehicle battery factory is opening a sister £200 million-plus base.

March 3, 2024

Arts & Culture

The live music app keeping the North East in tune

GIGCO, a free live music app, transforms the North East music scene, connecting artists, venues, and fans. Founder Ben Kindlan and chief executive Matt Grey speak to Kate Hewison to discuss its inception, evolution, and vision for the future.

November 30, 2015

Business & Economy

Banks reject up to £70.85 million of credit applications from North East SMEs

Companies are being forced to see funding from alternative lenders, report suggests New analysis* from, an alternative SME lender, reveals that during the first half of 2015, banks rejected up to £70.85 million worth of credit applications from SMEs in…

June 8, 2020

Business & Economy

Newcastle is one of the most competitive UK cities to find a job right now

According to the latest job market data from the independent job board, CV Library, competition for jobs is ramping up across the UK, with the amount of applications per job among the highest in the country in Newcastle. CV Library…

February 5, 2018

Business & Economy

Vision for Newcastle £40m centre of excellence in digital construction is launched

The region is a step closer to hosting a pioneering £40m International Centre for Connected Construction after a launch event at the House of Lords. Northumbria University and regional IT network Dynamo are behind the vision for the…

December 17, 2020

Business & Economy

Newcastle College launches new digital skills programme

A North East college is helping its students find a clear pathway into sustainable tech jobs with a new programme. Newcastle College has launched a Level 5 Diploma in Web Application Development, which will take learners from beginner level to…

September 16, 2020

Business & Economy

Euro Garages to make multi-million pound investment into Ashwood Business Park

Ashwood Business Park in Northumberland is set to benefit from a £4 million investment from major international forecourt operator Euro Garages. The company plans to build a circa 8000 sq ft development on the site in South East Northumberland, which…