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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…

December 4, 2024

Ideas & Observations

Five things that made me – Kari Owers, founder of O Agency

90’s kid I thought I had to be in London to work in creative industries but fell in love with the North East when I came here to study and decided to…

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”.

July 20, 2022

Business & Economy

North East agency rebrands with original line-up

The co-founders of award-winning Newcastle-based creative agency, Unwritten, have regrouped to transform the company’s offer and relaunch as a team of strategic marketing consultants. This dramatic pivot recognises the need for dynamic marketing strategies that respond to changing market environments,…

July 31, 2019

Business & Economy

Creative agency Drummond Central strengthens senior team

Creative and digital agency Drummond Central has made some significant changes to its team with promotions and hires in senior positions. Dan Appleby has been promoted to managing director after three years as head of client services. The Newcastle-based agency has…