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October 16, 2018

Business & Economy

Everything you need to know about a family member with dementia going into care

There are 850,000* people with dementia in the UK with many living in care homes. It can be an extremely daunting and emotional time for families going through a diagnosis or coming to the decision for a relative to move…

April 29, 2020

Business & Economy

COVID-19 could cost North East’s tourism sector £3 billion

New research has revealed that the economic loss to the North East visitor economy could be nearly £3 billion if lockdown continues into the summer months. The…

April 23, 2020

Business & Economy

Newcastle University recognised as global leader in sustainability

Newcastle University has been ranked 11th in the world for its impact on society and leadership in sustainability. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings published yesterday (April 22) show that Newcastle placed 11th out of 766 universities globally, improving on…

August 28, 2019

Business & Economy

Scott Bros. Ltd teams up with Teesside University on waste recycling project

A waste recycling firm is working with academics to give new purpose to a construction and excavation by-product. Scott Bros. Ltd has teamed up with Teesside University to find alternative applications for its particular brand of unwanted ‘filter cake.’ The company…

November 16, 2021

Business & Economy

Oral cancer drug developer LightOx joins Newcastle Helix eco-system

LightOx, a company developing new oral cancer treatments has announced it has moved into The Biosphere in Newcastle city centre. The specialist lab facility is part of the Newcastle Helix development and home to an increasing cluster of Life…

September 6, 2021

Business & Economy

Vote for the UK’s intelligent city of longevity in global awards

The project ‘Newcastle Intelligent City of Longevity: Home to The Catalyst’ has been shortlisted in the MIPIM Awards 2021 alongside 50 other leading real estate projects.

November 5, 2020

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Small business confidence at its lowest ebb in the North East

Small business confidence in the North East is at its lowest level for two years. New research released by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shows that the nascent economic recovery is stalling and that more support is needed to…

July 16, 2019

Business & Economy

Materials Processing Institute launches group to support organisations through digital revolution

A research and innovation centre supporting work across advanced materials, low carbon energy and the circular economy has created a new group to help organisations through the digital revolution. The Digital Technologies Group, launched by the Materials Processing Institute, brings…