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April 27, 2021

Technology

Tancream moves into the Catalyst after Dragon’s Den triumph

A pair of North East entrepreneurs have decided to make the Catalyst on Newcastle Helix their home following a successful appearance on Dragon’s Den. Gillian Robson and Katy Foxcroft, whose company Tancream brings together sun protection and self-tan in one…

March 11, 2019

Business & Economy

Foreign investment in Newcastle offices doubles in 12 months

Overseas investment in Newcastle offices has more than doubled in the last 12 months, and office take-up has reached its highest level in three years, reveals a new report. Knight Frank’s UK Cities Annual Office Review shows take-up of Newcastle’s…

December 18, 2019

Business & Economy

New employment skills facility launched in Sunderland

Sunderland College has opened a new employability hub in Sunderland City Centre, giving adults access to training and support that and helping them find employment. Launched officially last Friday (December 13), the City Skills and Careers hub aims to transform…

March 24, 2021

Business & Economy

GiveToLocal kickstarts job opportunities

GiveToLocal has been given the green light to take on 28 new starters this year after pledging to play its part in getting the North East’s young people back into work. The Tyneside-based sports tech innovator has joined the government’s…

May 3, 2024

Arts & Culture

Stage set for bumper Newcastle Food and Drink Festival

Thousands of food and drink lovers will descend on Tyneside this weekend for the three-day Bank Holiday Newcastle Food and Drink Festival. And dozens of independent traders from across the region will join the talented teams,…

June 15, 2018

Business & Economy

BeaconHouse Events partners with Wayne Hemingway to produce the first Northern Powerhouse Business Summit

Newcastle-based events management company, BeaconHouse Events, has teamed up with iconic Northern designer, Wayne Hemingway, and through his multi-disciplinary creative agency HemingwayDesign, will together manage the technical delivery and design of the first ever Northern Powerhouse Business Summit, which…

October 31, 2019

Business & Economy

Waste recycler Warrens Group hailed for trailblazing green vehicle investment

A third-generation waste recycling and sustainability company has been praised as a potential world-leader after refreshing its fleet with greener vehicles. Warrens Group has invested in four trucks capable of running on biofuel. Bosses say the move means the firm is…

June 22, 2018

Business & Economy

‘Society should embrace new digital industrial revolution’, says Juergen Maier

Workers, company bosses and government should work together to embrace a new digital industrial revolution Juergen Maier – Siemens UK CEO and Industrial Strategy advisor – is expected to say at next month’s Northern Powerhouse Business Summit. Mr Maier will…