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August 21, 2018

Technology

NHSBSA signs up to digital talent platform

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is the latest high-profile organisation to partner with digital platform globalbridge, which aims to connect talented students with educational and career opportunities. North East-based globalbridge, which launched last year, is a unique platform that…

April 15, 2019

Business & Economy

Watson Burton appoints experienced litigator to professions and insurance team

Newcastle based commercial law firm Watson Burton has further strengthened its litigation capabilities with the appointment of solicitor Julie Brinkworth, who has 15 years litigation experience. Julie will join the firm’s professions and insurance team, which is renowned for providing…

February 2, 2021

Technology

£4 million CPI investment to create new centre of excellence for bio-manufacturing

A new centre of excellence in bio-manufacturing will now be developed following a £4 million investment from Tees Valley Combined Authority. The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) has been granted the cash to help it refurbish and extend its capabilities…

February 5, 2018

Business & Economy

New Grade A office space set for Baltic Business Quarter

Gateshead Council has submitted a planning application to deliver the borough’s first speculative office build in Baltic Business Quarter, near to the Quays, which promised to create 600 jobs. If the £12 million, 54,000 square ft accommodation gets the green…

November 16, 2020

Business & Economy

North East young people urged to apply for apprenticeship programme

Young people in the North East have been encouraged to apply for an award-winning apprenticeship programme with Lookers, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading car dealerships. As part of the recruitment campaign launched today, young people already involved in…

December 5, 2019

Business & Economy

New jobs hope in Scott Bros’ £3 million plant blueprint

A family-run recycling firm has revealed £3 million plans it says have the potential to deliver new jobs and secure more than 100 existing posts. Scott Bros is looking to install an ‘urban quarry’ to convert construction and excavation waste…

August 19, 2022

Business & Economy

Fashion entrepreneur launches ‘CLOAN’ for sustainable shopping

A North East fashion entrepreneur has launched an online clothing rental site to encourage a greener and more circular approach to style consumption. Rachel Cornick, 39, from Jesmond, Newcastle, has set up CLOAN – a platform combining fashion rental with…

June 16, 2021

Business & Economy

Games developer Double Eleven looks to move up a level with 100 new jobs

A games developer and publisher has pledged to create 100 jobs after welcoming its 200th employee. Double Eleven wants extra workers to meet continued demand for new titles. Bosses say they expect to fill the roles over the next 12 months. Their…