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May 22, 2018

Arts & Culture

Plans revealed to build Europe’s tallest observation wheel on Newcastle Quayside and create 550 jobs with £100m investment

Developers have announced plans to build Europe’s tallest observation wheel on Newcastle Quayside in a project that would see more than £100m invested in the city and up to 550 jobs created. Standing 140 metres high, the observation wheel –…

September 22, 2021

Business & Economy

Esh pledges £30,000 to springboard community woodland project in Loftus

A project which will transform a 4.6-acre disused allotment site into an accessible woodland park is forging ahead following donations from a host of partners.

March 20, 2020

Business & Economy

Community Foundation launches ‘Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund’

The Community Foundation has this week (March 18) launched a Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund to help local charities and community organisations who are supporting the most vulnerable people during the Covid-19 outbreak. The Foundation has put in £200,000 to…

July 27, 2021

Business & Economy

Commercial property consultancy caters for growth

A North East firm of commercial property consultants has created a raft of new jobs as part of expansion plans to accommodate growth and demand for its services.

July 10, 2020

Business & Economy

New fire safety company launches at the North East BIC

A new fire safety and training company has launched with the aim of becoming an industry leader. Will Fatherley set up ProFire Safety & Training using experience gained from a previous company, which specialised in the field. Keen to retain the…

June 24, 2019

Business & Economy

Tees Components boss Sharon Lane named among Top 50 Women in Engineering

A North East engineering company boss has been named among the Top 50 Women in Engineering. Tees Components’ managing director Sharon Lane received the honour fromthe Women’s Engineering Society (WES). Announced on International Women in Engineering Day 2019 (Monday, June 24),…

September 27, 2019

Business & Economy

North East stars honoured in National Apprenticeship Awards regional heat

A host of firms and individuals will fly the flag for the region at a respected awards ceremony. Winners from the 2019 National Apprenticeship Awards’ North East heat, held at NewcastleGateshead Hilton earlier this month, will pit themselves against the…

April 23, 2021

Business & Economy

North East England Chamber of Commerce launches new regional business awards

Inspirational and resilient businesses have the chance to win recognition for their successes in an awards ceremony. The North East England Chamber of Commerce Business Awards have been officially launched to champion organisations across the region. Categories include the best small, medium,…