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June 10, 2022

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A slam dunk success

World Cup basketball returns to Tyneside next month, as the Vertu Motors Arena hosts Great Britain’s hotly anticipated clash with Turkey. And, as Simon Rushworth discovers, there’s never been a better time to get involved with a sport…

November 6, 2020

Arts & Culture

Hills Bookshop site in Sunderland to be transformed into new arts venue

The home of the former Hills Bookshop in Sunderland is set to be revived in a bid to boost the city’s arts and cultural scene. The landmark building at Waterloo Place will be transformed into a new independent arts venue…

July 30, 2019

Arts & Culture

First look at the new fitness centre at Newcastle City Baths

New 3D renders and CGIs give a first look inside the £7.5 million restoration of Newcastle’s historic City Baths. The Grade II listed building will be redeveloped by Fusion Lifestyle into a health and fitness suite, with a swimming pool,…

November 10, 2023

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The Big Question

With Chancellor Jeremy Hunt preparing to deliver his Autumn Statement in late November, what measures do you believe the country’s chief financial minister should prioritise to stimulate economic growth? And, with a General Election tipped to take place next year, what areas do you believe the new Government – regardless of political colour – should set at the top of its to-do list?

November 28, 2019

Business & Economy

The Core hits 100 per cent occupancy

The flagship workspace on the Newcastle Helix development, the Core, has hit 100 per cent occupancy. The Core is aimed at SMEs and was built as a research-led innovation cluster, opening its doors in 2014. It is one of four specialist…

October 13, 2020

Business & Economy

Frank’s The Flooring Store expands with 29th outlet – and first in Durham City

An independent family-run flooring retailer has expanded after opening its first base in a North East city. Frank’s the Flooring Store is now trading from its 29th outlet in the North East, which is based in Framwellgate Moor, on the…

January 18, 2022

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British Esports makes game-changing investment in Sunderland, with new performance and education campus to develop future talent from summer 2022

The British Esports Association (BEA) - the national body for esports - has announced it will open a performance and education campus at Riverside Sunderland, which will nurture and support the next generation of talent, as interest and engagement in esports grows in the UK.

February 7, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Bellway launches search for 15 North East apprentices

A new generation of talent will be offered a route into the housebuilding industry this National Apprenticeship Week as Bellway looks to fill 15 apprentice roles in the North East.