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December 7, 2021

Ideas & Observations

Inspectors find RGS pupils’ academic achievements and personal development to be excellent

The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) has awarded Newcastle’s Royal Grammar School (RGS) the highest possible rating - excellent - on all aspects of its recent inspection.

October 28, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Taking the heat out of home worries – Tim Lambert; Spa Architects

There has been a lot of hype recently about what exactly the new building regulations mean for the glass in our homes.

September 7, 2022

Promoted

Managing cash in inflationary times

With inflation running at more than ten per cent – its highest rate in the UK since 1982 – and not looking likely to fall any time soon amid the war in Ukraine and global supply and demand issues,…

April 15, 2020

Business & Economy

South Tyneside Council pays out £17 million to businesses hit by COVID-19 restrictions

South Tyneside Council has paid out £17 million in financial support to businesses struggling due of the coronavirus outbreak. The council set up a dedicated hub to help local firms unlock government grants and other vital financial aid and has…

August 19, 2021

Business & Economy

Bernard Interiors shortlisted for honours at SBID International Design Awards

An interior design studio has been shortlisted for two industry accolades. Bernard Interiors is nominated in the ‘healthcare and wellness’ and ‘residential apartment under £1 million’ categories at the SBID International Design Awards. The Newcastle-based firm was selected as a finalist…

February 17, 2022

Business & Economy

Green light for next phase of Enterprise Zone

Multi-million-pound plans to make swathes of land at Port of Sunderland shovel-ready for development have been given the green light.

May 17, 2021

Business & Economy

Work starts on final site to create 199 affordable homes in Newcastle

Tolent has started work on the last of eight sites for Newcastle City Council that will see 199 new affordable homes built across the city. Somerset Place started on site last month to create 15 bungalows and 14 Tyneside flats,…

July 22, 2021

Arts & Culture

Staycationers flock to city’s seaside

The rising popularity of staycations and the easing of lockdown measures has provided a major boost to Sunderland’s visitor economy, new data has revealed. Airbnb and Vrbo hosts in the city witnessed a 13.8 per cent rise in bookings during…