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June 17, 2021

Business & Economy

Newcastle Startup Week founder launches ‘Lifetime Membership’

The founder & event producer of the annual, 5-day Newcastle Startup Week festival, Paul Lancaster, has announced that anyone joining his online ‘Startup Week Community’ will be given ‘Lifetime Membership’ of his private Facebook Group, free access to any…

July 27, 2021

Business & Economy

New homes in Tyne Valley following FW Capital investment

New homes will be built in the Tyne Valley following a £600,000 investment by FW Capital, which manages the North East Property Fund.

September 4, 2018

Technology

Innovate Tees Valley support for software development company

A company which provides bespoke software development to start-ups has added extra capacity to its team thanks to the support of Innovate Tees Valley. Techquity, based in Fusion Hive on Stockton’s North Shore, has employed senior developer Tim Spratt to…

May 18, 2020

Business & Economy

The Lumen opens on Newcastle Helix

The latest development at Newcastle Helix, The Lumen, is now open for business following the completion of construction on 106,000 sq ft of grade A office space. The landmark city centre development is called the ‘Lumen’ to represent a vision…

June 15, 2021

Business & Economy

Urban Green Newcastle CEO steps down to join Environment Bank

The CEO of charity Urban Green Newcastle, James Cross, is stepping down to become Chief Executive of Environment Bank. James joined Urban Green Newcastle from Natural England shortly after the charitable trust was formed three years ago to take over…

October 10, 2019

Business & Economy

Nissan launches new Sunderland-made Juke after £100 million investment

Car maker Nissan has started work on a next generation model following a £100 million investment at its Sunderland plant. The manufacturer says production is now underway on its new Juke hatchback. The work means the model will continue rolling off…

February 15, 2023

Business & Economy

Defence firm Leonardo to create 200 jobs at Newcastle research base

A military helicopter maker has pledged to create 200 jobs after landing in the North East.

January 18, 2019

Business & Economy

Horizon Works lays foundations for growth with investment in new HQ

B2B marketing agency Horizon Works has invested in a new headquarters to underpin its continued expansion and provide further support to its clients and industry partners. The company, which offers marketing, strategy, PR, digital and creative services, has moved to…