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September 10, 2021

Business & Economy

Sales promotion specialists sold on Newcastle’s Quorum Park

A growing national sales promotion consultancy is investing in new office space at Newcastle’s Quorum Park to accommodate expansion amid strong demand for its expertise and services. Metrisk has taken 750 sqft. of space at Neon, as part of a…

July 16, 2024

Feature

A place where opportunity thrives: Kim McGuinness

Fresh from victory in the recent North East mayoral election, Kim McGuinness has her sights set on delivering a new economic and social era for the north of the region. Here, she tells Steven Hugill about her blueprint, which includes commitments to reducing child poverty, improving public transport and preparing more workers for the jobs of tomorrow, how she is harnessing childhood experiences to action change and why a Labour ruling party will create more opportunity.

February 6, 2019

Business & Economy

Lifeline for cash-strapped schools

A top school business manager has developed a new staff absence cover service that could help save cash strapped schools thousands of pounds a year. Tracey Gray, who has over a decade of experience at the Walbottle Campus in Newcastle…

July 17, 2023

Ideas & Observations

Building a better skills future for the construction sector

Hodgson Sayers' managing director John Sayers and Northern Counties Builders Federation president Tony Kay look at digital technologies' influence on construction sector recruitment.

November 28, 2019

Business & Economy

Virgin Money reveals 200-job Gosforth digital hub venture

A North East lender is launching a new digital venture it says will create and support more than 200 jobs in the region. Virgin Money has unveiled plans for a digital disruption hub at its Gosforth offices. Bosses say the endeavour…

March 30, 2020

Business & Economy

Northumberland launch recruitment drive to boost essential council services

Northumberland County Council has launched a recruitment campaign to bolster key roles to help residents during the coronavirus outbreak. The council is offering immediate starts with a guaranteed fixed-term contract for a minimum of three months on a full or…

May 5, 2017

Business & Economy

City Hall thrives under new management

Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust, an independent charity, took over the management of the City Hall in April 2016 last year after region-wide austerity cuts saw it threatened with closure. Since the merger, the Trust has earmarked a million pounds for…

July 20, 2022

Business & Economy

Council reveals first look inside Darlington’s new Β£8.3 million Innovation Central

Council chiefs have provided the first glimpse of an Β£8.3 million office development they say will strengthen a town’s place as a β€œkey player in the life sciences sector”.