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January 23, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Putting the building blocks in place to reduce construction skills gaps

Over the past two decades, we have seen a steady decline in the number of candidates prepared to pick up the tools.

August 18, 2016

Business & Economy

Newcastle business woman wins national travel industry accolade

Jeanne Lally, co-owner of Travel Bureau, Gosforth, has been honoured with an Outstanding Contribution to the Travel Industry award at the prestigious Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards. The annual awards, held recently at London’s Park Plaza Westminster, are the biggest…

August 29, 2019

Business & Economy

Strong growth for Lookers’ car and van leasing division

The fleet services division of Lookers Group has relocated to a new 4300 sq ft office space in Team Valley trading estate. The move comes after a decade of growth for the business with a view to expanding its offering…

October 12, 2020

Business & Economy

New future secured for Eldon Square

Debenture PLC has taken over the management of Eldon Square, appointing a leading asset and property management team to the 1.35m sq ft shopping centre. Concluding the transition of Eldon Square from intu, property management company MAPP has also been appointed…

April 6, 2017

Business & Economy

The Old Post Office in Newcastle triumphs at annual Northern Property Awards

The Old Post Office was named as winner of the Best Refurbished and Recycled Workplace during a ceremony held earlier today at The Lowry Hotel in Salford. BCO Judges were highly impressed by the refurbishment of The Old Post Office, stating that the iconic listed…

February 25, 2021

Business & Economy

IFA specialist celebrates 50th anniversary

A leading UK specialist independent financial adviser is celebrating its 50thanniversary and announcing the first of several charity initiatives to mark the occasion. Lowes Financial Management, whose UK headquarters are based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has had to adjust some…

November 9, 2016

Business & Economy

Bond Dickinson’s Newcastle office praised by Chambers UK legal guide 

The office has been ranked in 15 practice areas, 13 of these practice areas are ranked Band 1, the highest ranking available. The Band 1 rankings include Employment, Private Client, Construction and Real Estate. In the North East, Bond Dickinson…

April 20, 2017

Business & Economy

New partnership to help graduates access top level careers

REED NCFE is a joint venture company between public service provider Reed in Partnership, and award-winning awarding body NCFE. REED NCFE’s parent company works with nearly 30,000 employers across the North East and maintains the UK’s largest jobs website –…