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December 10, 2020

Business & Economy

eQuality Solutions launches package of support to help staff manage COVID-19 impact

A technology firm offering cognitive disability and mental wellbeing support has introduced a number of measures to help staff cope with the impact of COVID-19. Bosses at eQuality Solutions say they have adopted a ‘common-sense’ approach to the pandemic, offering bankable hours to give staff…

January 5, 2017

Business & Economy

North East hospital launching new private GP service

Patients can see Dr Uddin for a broad range of private services including one to one consultation, diagnosis, treatment and advice, and onward referral to specialists if required. Dr Uddin said: “I’m very much looking forward to providing high quality,…

June 14, 2021

Business & Economy

Sarah Waddington awarded CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours

Astute.Work founder and managing director, Sarah Waddington, has been awarded a CBE for services to public relations and voluntary sectors. The honour was announced in the Queen’s Birthday Honours on Saturday, June 12. Astute.Work is a 12-year-old management consultancy and…

January 26, 2021

Arts & Culture

Hays Travel to close 89 shops as third lockdown delays recovery

388 jobs are at risk as Hays Travel announces plans to close 89 of its shops across the UK. The Sunderland-based travel agent currently operates 535 shops and employs around 7,700 people but, like many companies in the travel industry,…

January 23, 2024

Build & Sustainability

Thompsons of Prudhoe ‘eyeing next 75 years’ after strong results

A demolition and haulage firm has set its sight on the “next 75 years and beyond” following stronger financial results.

June 22, 2020

Business & Economy

£21 million leisure development in Morpeth takes major step forward

Plans to bring a multi-million pound leisure scheme to Morpeth have been given the go ahead following a virtual planning committee meeting. Designed by GT3 architects, the £21 million scheme is funded by Northumberland County Council and will deliver a…

August 16, 2018

Business & Economy

Helping Age UK County Durham to bring the generations together

Committed to its community values, Stanley-based, Hodgson Sayers, is supporting an initiative by Age UK County Durham aimed at bringing the generations together. Thanks to support from The Banks Community Fund, the charity is locating a community shed in the…

December 11, 2020

Business & Economy

New Writing North makes three key appointments

A writing development agency for the North of England has appointed three new trustees following a successful year of adaptation and growth. New Writing North is a 13-strong team of staff producing nationally significant work in reading and writing development,…