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July 20, 2021

Arts & Culture

Hundreds of jobs in hospitality remain unfilled

A public and private partnership is working with employers and partners to help address the hospitality job crisis in the region.

November 10, 2021

Arts & Culture

Legend of the art world concludes his Autumn Armchair travel series for Newcastle’s Lit & Phil

Berlin: exploring its art and culture Andrew Graham-Dixon, one of the leading art critics and presenters of arts television in the English-speaking world, will conclude his Armchair Travel series via Zoom on Monday 29th November at 6pm. Graham-Dixon is an art…

August 23, 2022

Business & Economy

Metnor Group forecasts record turnover as order book builds

A construction, mechanical, electrical and pressure testing firm is forecasting record turnover after “significantly bouncing back” from the pandemic.

November 11, 2019

Business & Economy

Tyne and Wear Metro set for financial reprieve

The Tyne and Wear Metro system is set for a reprieve from a gloomy financial outlook thanks to a revaluation of its pension fund surplus. Just last month, operator Nexus had predicted a £4.1 million deficit for 2019, rising to…

January 24, 2020

Feature

Pentagon Assurance doubles turnover after a string of client wins

South Tyneside-based firm Pentagon Assurance has doubled its turnover after securing several new contracts in the energy sector. Established in 2017 at One Trinity Green in South Shields, Pentagon Assurance helps clients within the engineering, manufacturing, energy and construction industries…

July 4, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Tolent wins £40 million Riverside Sunderland housing contract

A contractor has secured a contract to work on a £40 million flagship city centre housing development.

May 12, 2023

Business & Economy

The North East Football Writers’ Association Awards

The region’s top footballing talent was celebrated at a star-studded awards ceremony at Ramside Hall. The North East Football Writers’ Association Awards championed the individuals and teams – from Premier League to grassroots level – that have lit…

May 12, 2023

Ideas & Observations

The Big Question

Dr Gari Harris  Director Teesside University’s Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre The most positive aspect of the net-zero agenda is that there is now a broad consensus of people, businesses and organisations who…