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November 28, 2019

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Economist Liam Halligan highlights challenges facing UK housing sector at Newcastle event

The economist and journalist Liam Halligan visited the North East this week to showcase his new book, ‘Home Truths’. Speaking at an event held at St James’ Park and hosted by Walton Robinson and The High Street Group, Liam focused…

April 9, 2021

Business & Economy

Boost to Newcastle businesses with new £900,000 council-run support scheme

Newcastle City Council has revealed it will launch a new £900,000 “Springback Fund” to provide much needed aid to local businesses ineligible for help so far during the pandemic. The money will come from £1.7 million provided by the Government…

September 7, 2017

Business & Economy

Gateshead College named finalist in national construction talent awards

A North East college has been recognised for its role in a pioneering initiative designed to boost the construction industry skills base Gateshead College, which launched PlanBEE (Built Environment Education) last year with Ryder Architecture, has been selected as a finalist in…

February 22, 2019

Business & Economy

North East based awarding body beats global competition to deliver T Levels

National awarding organisation, NCFE, has been awarded the contract from the Department of Education (DfE) and Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the Institute) to be the delivery partner for one of the first three T Levels from 2020. Following…

March 7, 2023

Business & Economy

Fairstone grows with MT Financial Management deal

A wealth management firm has expanded after bringing a “like-minded business” into its stable.

April 6, 2020

Business & Economy

Buyout sees launch of Williams Ali Corporate Finance

A Newcastle-based corporate finance specialist has announced a buyout deal, which takes the business into its next phase of growth after a successful first year.  Founding partners Abu Ali and Phil Williams have exercised an…

July 22, 2020

Business & Economy

Work commences on state-of-the-art leisure centre

Work has begun this week on Coalville’s new multi-million-pound, state-of-the-art leisure centre. The North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) project will see the health and wellbeing offer for people in Coalville and the surrounding district vastly improved by the new…

June 3, 2020

Arts & Culture

The Gardens at Wynyard Hall reopening their doors

The award-winning Gardens at Wynyard Hall are excited to be reopening their doors to the public. From the 3rd June, guests will be able to enjoy a wonderful walk around the stunning Gardens and will be able to purchase products…