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March 3, 2023

Promoted

Speak Up to Skill Up our region

The North East England Chamber of Commerce is leading efforts to create Local Skills Improvement Plans, which will act as education and training blueprints to take the region’s economy forward. Here, Rachel Anderson, the Chamber’s assistant director of…

November 15, 2021

Ideas & Observations

What I’ve Learnt: Jonathan Scott, tax partner at Haines Watts

Jonathan Scott, tax partner at Haines Watts Newcastle, reflects on his career path, culture and building a legacy.

January 12, 2018

Business & Economy

New science senior school showcase for digital tech or health science students

North East Futures UTC, a new multi-million pound school based in Newcastle city centre that will focus on science and tech education, will be hosting a special event for would-be students on January 17. The event will be held at the…

June 16, 2017

Business & Economy

Show Preview: Manufacturing & Engineering 2017

Conference Education and knowledge sharing play a pivotal role at Manufacturing & Engineering, and this year’s event will feature its strongest conference line-up yet when it opens this July.  This is the chance for visitors to join the discussions and…

July 13, 2020

Technology

North of England receives less than half the life sciences investment made in South

New analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) reveals a stark North/South divide in life sciences investment. Overall, the North of England receives £4 billion less per year in health research and development than the South, equivalent to…

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…