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September 17, 2020

Business & Economy

1100 North East jobs to be created at new COVID-19 Lighthouse Laboratory

More than 1000 North East jobs are set to be created in a multi-million-pound medical development aimed at combating COVID-19. Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle City Council have announced plans to create a Lighthouse Laboratory and COVID-19 hub in the region. Bosses…

November 27, 2018

Arts & Culture

Exchange programme boosts Wearside’s Italian restaurant scene

An Italian entrepreneur has arrived in Sunderland as part of a cross-border exchange programme to learn about brewing and launch a new beer in the city. Gianni Lombino is working with Sunderland-based organisations, Darwin – a micro-brewery, and Brewlab –…

October 17, 2022

Business & Economy

Taking cyber security seriously is part of the path to growth for many small businesses

Being able to demonstrate your organisation has stringent cyber security in place is increasingly becoming a requirement for customers, partners, funding bodies, procurement lists, government contracts, insurance policies and other organisational stakeholders.

July 5, 2017

Arts & Culture

Catch a 6 and win a trip to Dubai with Emirates!

Emirates are offering two return economy class flights and a three-night stay in a four or five-star hotel, for one lucky fan. The first person in the crowd to catch a six wearing an Emirates cap will jet off to…

June 8, 2020

Business & Economy

Aspire’s ultra-fast Internet connectivity powers Verisure for North East expansion 

Following their recent move to the North East, global security firm Verisure, will benefit from full fibre internet connectivity. Deployed by Aspire Technology Solutions throughout the North East, the ultrafast connection boasts the fastest speeds available in the country. Verisure recently…

June 15, 2021

Business & Economy

Business support specialist reveals rise in mature entrepreneurs

A leading North East provider of business support is encouraging those aged 50 and over to consider self-employment, after it saw enquiries for start-up support increase throughout the pandemic. Proving that entrepreneurship isn’t just a young person’s game, the North…

January 24, 2020

Feature

Optimism is returning to the financial services sector

Optimism in the financial services sector is improving at its fastest pace since 2015 as trading volumes are expected to return to growth in 2020, according to the latest CBI/PwC Financial Services Survey. The quarterly survey of 94 firms was…

May 1, 2020

Business & Economy

Greggs shelves reopening plan amid ‘excessive customer’ fears

A North East bakery chain has shelved a store re-opening plan over customer crowding fears. Greggs has pulled a scheduled consumer-facing trial in 20 shops across the Newcastle area. The baker had intended to open stores on Monday, May 4 with retail…