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July 8, 2022

Arts & Culture

Culture: A local’s tour of Tynemouth

Tynemouth is a short drive from Newcastle city-centre and is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle for a quieter retreat. The seaside town is home to an eclectic mix of small-batch artisan roasteries and cafes, quirky…

June 22, 2018

Business & Economy

Great Exhibition of the North 2018 set to open today in spectacular style

Great Exhibition of the North’s full programme – including trails, venues, exhibits and installations across NewcastleGateshead – will officially open today (Friday 22 June). At 1pm, the start of the free, once-in-a-lifetime Exhibition will be marked with a burst of…

August 25, 2022

Business & Economy

College partners with Microsoft to tackle digital poverty in Middlesbrough

A leading stem college is on a mission to tackle digital poverty in the region, by offering brand new laptops to every new-full time student from September. From the start of the new term, Middlesbrough College will give free Microsoft…

March 29, 2018

Business & Economy

People Power

Everyone’s talking about the effects of technology in business, but let’s not forget about the power of our people! There seems to be so much talk about potential effects on our business of technology and automation, the future threats of…

May 24, 2024

Feature

October 27, 2022

Technology

Teesside teacher’s robot invention set to transform STEM learning

A tech-savvy Teesside tutor has launched a micro robotics kit that is set to transform STEM learning. Dr Anwar Bashir, computing tutor at Middlesbrough College, has been developing the hardware for the past five years in a bid to inspire…

November 5, 2024

Business & Economy

Newcastle creative agency continues expansion with three new hires

A Newcastle creative agency has made three new hires, as it pushes towards its next growth phase. Jump has been working on growing the team, both internally and through additional appointments, allowing the agency to expand its capacity. Annabel Furness…

December 22, 2020

Business & Economy

Design engineer Jim planning business success after near fatal hit-and-run

A design engineer says he is looking towards a positive future and rebuilding his three businesses after being left in an induced coma following a near fatal hit-and-run. Jim Box was hit by a drink and drug driver in July…