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August 29, 2024

Business & Economy

Property consultancy GFW strengthens team with string of hires

A property consultancy has refused to rule out further expansion after bolstering its workforce. GFW has welcomed 12 staff. Bosses say the recruitment drive – which means the company has increased its headcount by more…

June 25, 2017

Arts & Culture

Glastonbury acts to take centre stage at Northumberland’s Lindisfarne Festival as ticket sales rise by 55%

With tickets sales already ahead by 55% compared to the same time last year, the team are equally delighted to welcome comedian and Punch Drunk founder Kai Humphries to the festival, who along with hosting the main comedy tent…

January 18, 2017

Business & Economy

Hublot partners with ROX to support The Alan Shearer Foundation

The 10 years celebration marks the pivotal moment in the world of Haute Horology when Hublot pioneered the first iteration of the All Black Concept with unlikely pairings of materials coined the ‘Art of Fusion’. Boundaries were challenged and…

January 7, 2021

Business & Economy

New future secured for former Swan Hunter shipyard

A new future has been secured for the historic former Swan Hunter shipyard site in North Tyneside. Following an evaluation of all offers received, a deal has been agreed between North Tyneside Council and Shepherd Offshore who have major plans…

January 17, 2018

Business & Economy

Call for business people to rally to new tech school

People from across the region’s software and science sectors have thrown their weight behind new school North East Futures UTC, which will open next September. Principal designate Dan Sydes has called for support to provide a mentor for every child,…

January 28, 2019

Technology

Kromek awarded $58m Medical Imaging Contract

Kromek (AIM: KMK), a worldwide supplier of detection technology focusing on the medical, security screening and nuclear markets, has been awarded a new contract, by an existing OEM customer, expected to be worth a minimum of $58.1m over a…

May 7, 2020

Business & Economy

Newcastle intellectual property firm continues expansion during lockdown

Newcastle intellectual property firm, Definition IP, has expanded its team to accommodate two new senior associates. Sam Bloor is a chartered UK patent attorney and European patent attorney and will be working with the engineering, electronic and software team, utilising…

August 17, 2020

Business & Economy

EY appoints new senior corporate banking specialist to support local business growth

Accountancy firm EY has expanded its presence in the North East and Yorkshire with the appointment of a senior corporate banking and business development specialist. Alexandra Fogal joins EY as an associate partner following 17 years with Barclays advising businesses…