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April 25, 2018

Business & Economy

188BET extends sponsorship deal with Durham County Cricket Club

Durham County Cricket Club is delighted to announce that 188BET have signed a one-year contract extension that will see the bookmakers remain as a sponsor for the 2018 cricket season. The extension will see 188BET logos featured prominently around Emirates…

June 11, 2019

Business & Economy

Housebuilder Bellway hails demand as reservations rise

A housebuilder has lauded a fertile buying environment after seeing demand for its properties rise. Bellway said the cumulative impact of high employment, low interest rates and the Government’s Help to Buy scheme has helped drive sales higher. The company, headquartered…

November 7, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Keeping the electric dream alive

Back in my college days, I remember being introduced to pathetic fallacy. We were reading a Gothic horror novel, and our literature tutor was trying to wrestle us from our fascination with the macabre, using the device’s affixing of human…

July 23, 2018

Technology

NORTH EAST BASED SHOUT DIGITAL LAUNCHES USA OFFICE

Newcastle headquartered Software innovation company, Shout Digital, has launched a new office in the heart of Philadelphia, USA as the business continues to grow. The USA expansion follows the launch of a London office in 2016. Gary Boon, chief executive of…

September 23, 2024

Ideas & Observations

Return of the Mackem: David Bruce

David Bruce has had a busy summer. A new head coach, fresh contracts for star players, a stadium makeover, a boardroom restructure and a historic kit launch mean Sunderland AFC’s new chief business officer has had little time to draw breath. Here, the sports business expert, who was primed to help plan the US, Canada and Mexico-based 2026 World Cup before answering Sunderland AFC’s call, tells Colin Young about his journey from Seaburn to the Big Apple and back again, and how he aims to help the club return to the big time.

March 4, 2019

Arts & Culture

Pete Doherty to headline Lindisfarne Festival 2019 with new band ‘The Puta Madres’

Plans are well underway to make the 5th Lindisfarne Festival the best one yet with organisers delighted to announce their Friday night headline act as The Libertines frontman Pete Doherty. With a music career that has spanned over two decades,…

May 1, 2019

Business & Economy

Home Group uses the apprenticeship levy to unlock talent

Home Group has used its apprenticeship levy to develop a management level accountancy programme in partnership with Team Valley training company Access Training. Home Group, which is headquartered at Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle, is a national charity focused on giving…

July 26, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Guest Contributor: Councillor Amanda Hopgood

Down but far from defeated When Nadine Dorries announced Bradford as the victor in the race to secure UK City of Culture 2025 status, it sparked wild celebrations in West Yorkshire that were met with equally great disappointment across County…