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July 19, 2019

Business & Economy

Gateshead College partners with PROTO to power up tech revolution

A college is joining forces with an emerging technology facility to develop the future digital workforce. Gateshead College is partnering with neighbour PROTO to develop a new pipeline of digital skills, create commercial opportunities for local firms, drive inward investment…

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…

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…

August 7, 2020

Business & Economy

North East partnership secures funding for 5G automated logistics project

A consortium of North East organisations have secured funding for a 5G-enabled connected and automated logistics (CAL) pilot and proof of concept. The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) and partners Sunderland City Council, Newcastle University, Vantec, Coventry University, Connected Places…

August 7, 2019

Business & Economy

Ward Hadaway re-appointed as Co-operative Academies Trust legal advisor

A law firm has been re-appointed as legal advisor to the Co-op Academies Trust. Ward Hadaway, which has a base in Newcastle, has been awarded a three-year contract by the trust, which operates 23 schools and colleges in some of…

March 29, 2023

Business & Economy

iamproperty appoints new chief technology officer to drive next phase of growth

iamproperty, the UK’s largest residential auctioneer and market leading PropTech pioneer, has appointed Neil Hope as Chief Technology Officer. With a career spanning over 20 years, Neil has vast experience in delivering technology transformation for large, market leading businesses, having…