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May 19, 2021

Business & Economy

Majority of North East employers struggle to fill digital vacancies, reveals new skills audit

More digital and tech jobs have been created in the North East during the pandemic, yet most employers struggle to fill technical vacancies. These findings were revealed by the North East Digital Skills Audit 2021. Delivered by Sunderland Software City…

April 24, 2019

Arts & Culture

Lindisfarne Festival reveals full line-up and new partnerships for 2019

Lindisfarne Festival has revealed the full stage-by-stage line ups for its 5th anniversary event this summer, along with details of exciting new stages and partnerships. The 3-day camping festival, which will be headlined by Ocean Colour Scene on the Saturday…

November 4, 2019

Business & Economy

Our Minds Work founder calls for better approach to workplace mental health

A more joined-up approach to mental health in the workplace must be adopted if business is serious about helping employees, it has been claimed. Emily Pearson, founder and managing director of Team Valley-based corporate mental health consultancy Our Minds Work,…

August 2, 2024

Business & Economy

Metrocentre appoints new PR agency

Metrocentre has appointed Twist as its retained consumer PR agency. Newcastle-based Twist will lead Metrocentre’s ongoing campaigns and PR activities, including events, consumer press office and influencer collaborations, ensuring a vibrant and engaging presence in the market. Helen Atkinson, Metrocentre marketing…

July 4, 2018

Uncategorised

Rising star joins Leathers the Accountants

A rising star of the cycling world who rides for the team established by legendary cyclist Dame Sarah Storey has taken a job with one of the team’s sponsors. Anna Kay, the youngest member of Storey Racing at only 19…

April 25, 2018

Business & Economy

Durham County Cricket Club delighted to announce their 2018 Vitality Blast kit

Durham cricketers Will Smith, Graham Clark and Nathan Rimmington all star in the launch video and promotional material for the club’s new Emirates sponsored Vitality Blast shirts, which are available to buy now. The new kit was officially launched at…

June 23, 2020

Business & Economy

Institute of Technology launches in the North East

The North East Institute of Technology has been launched to deliver higher level advanced manufacturing and engineering and construction and built environment technical training to students and apprentices across the region. Sunderland College will work alongside East Durham College, Middlesbrough…

June 7, 2023

Ideas & Observations

Q&A: Sean Soulsby, The Children’s Foundation

What is The Children’s Foundation and why was it established? The Children’s Foundation exists to improve the health and well-being of children and young people in the North East by making serious stuff fun! The charity was set up in…