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November 11, 2021

Business & Economy

Major radio facility to transform astronomy at Kielder

A visitor attraction under some of the finest dark skies in Europe has taken delivery of a new telescope which will boost space tourism in the North and make distance learning about the Universe possible.

January 28, 2016

Business & Economy

Last chance to join a trade mission to China

The trip, organised by technology and innovation consultancy RTC North, is open to new and established exporters Companies interested in business opportunities in China will be heading to the Far East at the end of February (Feb 27-March 5) to…

September 14, 2020

Business & Economy

Aiysha’s ‘dreads rock’ as she launches new business out of lockdown

A mum-of-two is headed on a new career path after using the COVID-19 lockdown period to launch a dreadlock business. Aiysha Homer has set up Dreadsrock. The 40-year-old, from Peterlee, east Durham, had been working as a school lunchtime supervisor, but…

July 30, 2021

Arts & Culture

National tourism campaign to shine a light on ‘City of Surprises’

Sunderland's blue flag beaches, acres of green space and landmarks are to be celebrated through a new national tourism campaign.

March 24, 2021

Business & Economy

CityFibre tackles digital inclusion with Donate Digital & Better ConNEcted

CityFibre has partnered with Donate Digital & Better ConNEcted in the North East to help provide access to essential online services and tackle digital inclusion. According to recent research, the North East is one of the most digitally excluded…

March 27, 2017

Business & Economy

North East restaurant and bar operators among North’s best

More than 1,000 sites, 21 brands and over 21,800 employees are covered by the NRB Top 50. It recognises the 50 most powerful companies in the north of England region, as well as the key individuals in those businesses. Terry…

May 12, 2022

Business & Economy

Leading the vinyl revival

Vinyl is making a comeback. Well, in a way. The traditional black disc market never really went away – millions still treasure their collections – but the emergence and immediate popularity of compact discs in the 90s, and increasing use…

March 4, 2019

Arts & Culture

Pete Doherty to headline Lindisfarne Festival 2019 with new band ‘The Puta Madres’

Plans are well underway to make the 5th Lindisfarne Festival the best one yet with organisers delighted to announce their Friday night headline act as The Libertines frontman Pete Doherty. With a music career that has spanned over two decades,…