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June 19, 2019

Business & Economy

Newcastle and Northumbria universities combine for £8 million world-first building research hub

Experts from two North East universities will work on an £8 million project to develop new technologies focused upon revolutionising the construction and operation of new buildings. Newcastle and Northumbria universities have jointly been awarded the money from Research England’s Expanding…

June 5, 2023

Business & Economy

UK start-up partners with COCO charity to support entrepreneurs

UK start-up Roadmap MBA has partnered with education charity COCO to support communities in East Africa, providing free access to CPD certified business education and training. COCO believes that all children regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or economic circumstances should…

September 7, 2022

Business & Economy

Report: ‘A success for years to come’

Learning to fly again Across the other side of the terminal car park at Teesside International Airport stand scores of mobile holiday homes. There was a time, not too long ago, when taking the motorhome or caravan up and down the…

May 23, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Regeneration firm embark on first new build project

A development of modern, affordable bungalows is being built for County Durham-based housing association believe housing – representing an exciting first for the scheme’s builder.

August 17, 2022

Business & Economy

Work begins on new Vaux homes

One of the country’s most ambitious residential developments is under construction, with ground broken on Riverside Sunderland’s first housing scheme. Sunderland City Council’s Vaux housing development – the first of 1,000 homes that will eventually stand across the Riverside Sunderland…

October 17, 2022

Business & Economy

Newcastle College continues to bridge gap between curriculum and careers

Newcastle College is adding T-Levels to its further education offering, to help further align its curriculum to regional employment needs and prepare students for entering the workforce. Young people preparing to leave school next year are now able to apply…

July 16, 2024

Arts & Culture

Come From Away lands at Newcastle Theatre Royal this August

The true story of Come From Away comes to life on the Newcastle Theatre Royal stage from Tue 6 – Sat 17 Aug 2024. When the airspace over North America was closed on 9/11 and planes were grounded, the town of…

May 21, 2018

Business & Economy

Final day of Newcastle Startup Week 2018 inspires ambition and optimism

The final day of Newcastle Startup Week considers ‘keep going or pivot?’ for startups. Speakers also discussed how to cope with and embrace failure Lizzy Hodcroft, founder of Sweet Beets, talked candidly about her path from emotional insecurity and self…