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Renowned poet, artist and filmmaker Imtiaz Dharker is to become chancellor of Newcastle University from January 1 next year. Imtiaz has had a distinguished career in the creative industries. A fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, she was awarded…

A new purpose built facility for patients with heart conditions has opened its doors at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle. The £2.5 million acute cardiac care unit has been delivered by Gateshead-based contractor Tolent, which completed works back…

Newcastle Startup Week has announced that this year’s official closing party is sponsored by BMC Recruitment Group. BMC Recruitment Group, headquartered in Newcastle, are a recruitment partner for the region’s start-up and scale-up businesses. The company specialise in finance, technology,…

A North East accountancy firm has gone from strength to strength over the past 12 months – thanks, in part, to the pandemic. Stuart Hall & Co, which has branches in Middlesbrough, Bishop Auckland and Scotland, has had a busy…

Newcastle University has been ranked 11th in the world for its impact on society and leadership in sustainability. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings published yesterday (April 22) show that Newcastle placed 11th out of 766 universities globally, improving on…

North East-based competition, the If We Can You Can (IWCYC) Challenge, has unveiled its regional business partnerships for 2019 as it launches the 11th year of its annual startup challenge. Amongst the partners is Mincoffs Solicitors, who joins the…

Workers, company bosses and government should work together to embrace a new digital industrial revolution Juergen Maier – Siemens UK CEO and Industrial Strategy advisor – is expected to say at next month’s Northern Powerhouse Business Summit. Mr Maier will…

A new housing development of more than 40 affordable homes for rent in Fence Houses is paving the way to commence work on the final plots. Brockwell Green is being delivered by contractor Tolent, on behalf of Gentoo and in…