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August 18, 2016

Business & Economy

Lisa Brigham appointed as corporate communications manager

Lisa’s experience in communications spans more than a decade and includes a number of senior roles including corporate communications manager at Greggs Plc and also as a senior PR manager at leading PR agencies including Gardiner Richardson and M&C…

March 15, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Β£100,000 boost for β€˜lifeline’ community centre

A local community centre in one of Newcastle’s poorest areas is celebrating a Β£100,000 boost from the North of Tyne Combined Authority.

June 24, 2020

Technology

Digital Secretary backs UK Tech Cluster Group call for grassroots-led tech recovery

Oliver Dowden, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, has revealed that the government will be publishing a new digital strategy in Autumn, in an announcement made at the UK Tech Cluster Group (UKTCG) Roadmap to Recovery…

June 3, 2019

Business & Economy

Experienced business lawyer appointed to Tier One Capital’s credit committee

Newcastle based wealth management company Tier One Capital has appointed business lawyer Andrew Cawkwell as an independent member of its credit committee. Andrew, who is a dual qualified restructuring solicitor and certified turnaround professional, brings his business and legal experience…

December 17, 2018

Technology

Communicate confirms future growth with new appointment

Tees Valley based Communicate Technology PLC continues to experience significant growth after recently appointing David Johnson to manage the growth of their Cyber division. Over the past two months, the Cyber division has expanded after appointing a Cyber Security sales…

June 24, 2019

Business & Economy

One of Newcastle’s oldest institutions appoints a youth board

Ten members of the North East business community have been appointed to a Youth Board, to help shape a major redevelopment The Common Room, which has been taken over by the Mining Institute in Newcastle, is leading a Β£7.1 million…

July 25, 2019

Business & Economy

Nissan reveals 12,500 job cuts – but no confirmation if Sunderland staff will be affected

Car maker Nissan is cutting 12,500 jobs to kickstart a turnaround plan – but has not revealed if its North East workforce will be affected. The Japanese manufacturer has today (Thursday, July 25) confirmed it will axe staff and make…

February 6, 2023

Build & Sustainability

New Β£35 million commercial property fund will ‘boost region’s growth’

Development bosses say the region is primed for thousands of jobs following the launch of a Β£35 million property purse.