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June 26, 2020

Business & Economy

Students set to benefit from new North East Institute of Technology

A consortium of education providers and businesses have come together to set up the North East Institute of Technology. The Department for Education has granted a licence to the group behind the institute, which will open doors to high-skill, high-wage…

August 13, 2017

Business & Economy

Silverstone wins high profile instructions outside of the regionΒ Β 

The niche firm of building surveyors and project managers operates primarily in the North East, but has recently won new instructions in Bristol, Edinburgh, York, Catterick and Leeds. In Yorkshire, Silverstone is project managing an office refurbishment in York city…

September 16, 2016

Business & Economy

NE1 wins European award for Alive after Five

Newcastle has been presented with the prestigious BID Award by the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry, DIHK – making it the first city outside of Germany to win the accolade. NE1 Ltd, the Business Improvement District company…

January 31, 2019

Arts & Culture

Acklam Hall scoops top prize at the English wedding awards

A historic 300-year-old Grade 1 listed building has been hailed as the most romantic wedding venue in the north-east after scooping a prestigious national award. Acklam Hall in Middlesbrough beat off stiff competition to pick up the accolade at The…

September 11, 2023

Build & Sustainability

How EMG Solicitors is putting down roots in Darlington

At the start of the year, leading law firm EMG Solicitors opened a base in Darlington town centre. Set in the newly-developed Coniscliffe House, on Coniscliffe Road, the hub added to its existing offices in Gosforth, Penrith, Manchester…

January 12, 2022

Business & Economy

Call for entries as 2022 double awards are launched

Constructing Excellence in the North East (CENE) is calling for entries for its two annual awards. The Constructing Excellence Awards and Generation for Change Awards (G4C) will take place in June and May, respectively, with category nominations now open.

May 10, 2018

Arts & Culture

New general manager for Crowne Plaza Newcastle

One of Newcastle’s top hotels, Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter, has appointed a new general manager to oversee the next phase of growth. James Doyle, 39, has been appointed to the role with a personal ambition to make the…

June 3, 2021

Business & Economy

AMF board appointments will support new growth strategy

The Advanced Manufacturing Forum (AMF) has appointed a new chair and two vice-chairs to support its new growth strategy and to strengthen its position as a voice for North East manufacturing companies. The AMF has appointed Richard Swart as chair,…