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August 22, 2018

Business & Economy

Westfield School celebrate outstanding A-Level results

Westfield School’s students and staff are celebrating another outstanding year of A-Level results. Westfield’s results are a reflection of the hard work and commitment of our girls and the application they demonstrate to their studies and their futures on…

April 14, 2020

Business & Economy

Blu Sky Tax supports clients in navigating COVID-19

Blu Sky Tax, a chartered accountancy practice based in North Shields specialising in the tech and digital sector, has rolled up its sleeves to help clients and the wider community in these uncertain times In recent weeks, Blu Sky Tax…

March 1, 2023

Build & Sustainability

‘We must build skills awareness to boost construction sector’

I am very passionate about changing the image of the construction sector and increasing diversity.

October 29, 2020

Business & Economy

Warrens Group to turn pumpkins into fuel this Halloween

A Durham-based food waste expert will be using leftover pumpkins this Halloween to fuel its fleet of collection vehicles and heat people’s homes. The novel idea from Warrens Group comes as the environmental charity Hubbub predicts an estimated 12.8 million…

February 4, 2020

Business & Economy

‘Icing on cake’ as Lufthansa’s Munich flights take off from Newcastle International Airport

A North East airport’s new German route will be a gateway to stronger international business connections and help catalyse tourism, senior officials have told North East Times. Newcastle International Airport has hailed Lufthansa’s new Munich flights as the “icing on…

April 15, 2019

Business & Economy

Funding for special educational needs cut by 17% per pupil across England

Government spending on support for children and young people with the most complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has failed to keep pace with rising demand, resulting in a reduction in funds available per pupil of 17% across…

February 18, 2019

Business & Economy

Chief Executive of SIS comments on progress of NESIC

Next year the North East Social Investment Company (NESIC) will enter the fourth year of its mission to provide investment to organisations that are passionate about making a positive social impact in the Region. It has overseen the creation of…

February 12, 2020

Business & Economy

Bloom Procurement Services forging ahead with social value commitment

Bloom Procurement Services has become the first organisation of its kind to be awarded level two of the Social Value Certificate. The certificate is accredited by Social Value UK, the national network for social impact and value. The decision to award…