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November 29, 2021

Business & Economy

Contractor appointed for Sunderland railway station

One of Europe’s largest construction companies has been appointed to build the new southern entrance of Sunderland’s train station, as transformational plans for the transport hub move ahead. 

March 16, 2017

Business & Economy

North East LEP careers lead named Career Educator of the Year

Ryan Gibson, Facilitator for the Career Benchmarks Pilot at the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, was awarded the title in recognition of his work with the Gatsby Foundation and the delivery of the Good Career Guidance Benchmarks pilot to…

January 18, 2019

Business & Economy

The spotlight is on Newcastle Eagles Community Arena

Park Electrical Distributors has helped shine the light on the impressive 2,800-seater Newcastle Eagles Community Arena, which has recently opened. Home to the Esh Group Newcastle Eagles, the arena is also the base for a community foundation and outreach programme. Park…

February 15, 2023

Ideas & Observations

Final spotlight confirms Magpies’ return from the shadows

One more game to end 68 years of hurt, writes Colin Young.   Ninety agonising minutes at Wembley, against an old enemy who kept the Premier League title from their grasp. But history will mean very little come February 26, when Newcastle…

September 28, 2017

Business & Economy

Teesside legal firm makes key appointments

Endeavour Partnership has announced a number of key promotions within the business as it prepares for a period of growth and recruitment The Stockton-based legal firm has promoted three members of its team to new roles. Ged Flanagan, who joined the…

September 23, 2024

Arts & Culture

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) opens at Newcastle Theatre Royal

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) has opened at Newcastle Theatre Royal and runs until Saturday 28 September, before embarking upon a nationwide 35-date tour. In February this year, Newcastle Theatre Royal announced its first co-production for more than a decade,…

December 17, 2021

Business & Economy

Teesside freeport is open for business: what does this mean for North East businesses?

After years of campaigning, and months of planning, the UK’s largest freeport opened for business last month in Teesside. The port area spans the Tees Valley and is expected to bring significant economic opportunities and 18,000 new skilled jobs to our region over the coming years.

February 25, 2021

Technology

Newcells Biotech secures £5.25 million for commercialising 3D tissue models

A North East company specialising in human stem cell modelling has secured £5.25 million in funding to accelerate growth in the international life sciences market. The funding comes from various sources, including Mercia Asset Management and the North East Innovation…