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January 21, 2020

Arts & Culture

Great North Run brought in £31 million to North East economy in 2019

New figures from the organisers of the Great North Run have highlighted the positive impact of the half marathon on the region. The report revealed that the 2019 event brought a £31 million boost to the local economy and raised…

May 17, 2018

Business & Economy

Eagle Star House sold in £3m deal

Union Property Services has sold the Regent Centre’s Eagle Star House to Lok Developments, the Newcastle upon Tyne-based developer, in an off-market £3m deal. The 1970s, eight-storey, building was sold with the benefit of vacant possession with the exception of…

October 22, 2019

Business & Economy

Karbon Homes reveals £20 million 105-property Sunderland plans

A housing association has revealed £20 million plans to deliver more than 100 affordable homes in Sunderland. Karbon Homes says its 105-house North Hylton project will include rent-to-buy and affordable rent properties. Subject to planning approval, the organisation hopes to start…

February 28, 2022

Business & Economy

Senior promotions support Seaward’s growth

North East electrical test and measurement company Seaward Electronic has announced several senior appointments as it continues to develop and grow its national and international operations.

October 19, 2023

Business & Economy

Northern Accelerator programme boosted by £4.3 million backing

A programme helping turn research into real-world applications has secured £4.3 million support.

July 15, 2020

Business & Economy

Helping people to help themselves

Two North East-based organisations committed to positive change on a national scale have rubber-stamped a mutually beneficial partnership. NHS-approved sleep service Sleepstation and grassroots sport organisation GiveToLocal are working together to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities across…

November 29, 2022

Business & Economy

Haines Watts continues to grow welcoming new Associate Partner

Leading accountancy and business advisory firm Haines Watts has continued to grow with the addition of a new senior appointment. Kathryn Morris has joined the team in the Darlington office, bringing over 16 years’ industry experience, to support the…

March 10, 2021

Business & Economy

North East health tech innovator to host 24 hour sleep lecture

Sleep will be celebrated in style later this month as an ambitious event seeks to shine a light on the enduring value of regular rest. Sleepstation, the North East-based, NHS-endorsed, drug-free online sleep service, is hosting its first 24 Hour…