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May 9, 2024

Promoted

Batting for a better future

“It is far more than a game, this cricket.” For Sir Neville Cardus, and his florid pen, cricket was drama, artistry and heavenly relief for the human soul. For a young Alosh K Jose, the game was altogether more rudimentary. Growing up…

March 30, 2020

Business & Economy

Urgent coronavirus response fund launched by Kim McGuinness

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness has brought forward the annual £200,000 community fund as a new project designed to help local charity organisations continue their vital work. Across the region hundreds of organisations are facing an unprecedented challenge…

December 20, 2021

Business & Economy

Plans for Sunderland’s Culture House unveiled

Plans for a unique cultural attraction in Sunderland city centre have taken a major step forward with a detailed planning application set to be submitted to the Council. Culture House will be a multi-purpose cultural venue, packed with features and…

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…

March 23, 2020

Business & Economy

Chamber announces £100,000 fund to support members

The North East England Chamber of Commerce has today (March 23) announced a financial package of £100,000 to support businesses in the region. The fund will be allocated as a rebate on Chamber membership fees for a specific period of…

July 20, 2020

Technology

aXenic secures European Horizon grant to launch space project

A technology company based at the North East Technology Park (NETPark) is developing components for the next generation of telecommunications satellites after receiving a grant of €400,000. aXenic is a market leader in the design, development and production of optical…

April 15, 2020

Business & Economy

North East SMEs invited to help solve global energy challenges

Businesses in the North East are being invited to put forward their solutions to tackle global energy challenges in a new scheme that will offer funding and support to help firms take their ideas to the next stage of…

February 7, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Tech start up Funky Trade launches

A tech start up has launched aiming to help exhibition organisers run events more smoothly. Funky Trade is led by 24-year old entrepreneur Katy Emmett, based in Newcastle. Funky…