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November 4, 2020

Business & Economy

GiveToLocal pivots fast as community sport faces second lockdown

GiveToLocal has bolstered its growing reputation as an increasingly agile player in the community sport sector by readying a rapid response to England’s nationwide lockdown. The North East based service works with thousands of community clubs across 15 sports throughout…

May 22, 2020

Business & Economy

New centre to improve patient access to commercial clinical research in the North East and Cumbria

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been selected as one of five NHS trusts in England to host a new Patient Recruitment Centre (PRC) for late-phase commercial clinical research. Based at…

November 10, 2020

Business & Economy

Nice Network acquired by Onecom to accelerate growth in the North East market

North East telecommunications specialist Nice Network Ltd is targeting growth after being acquired by one of the UK’s largest independent business telecommunications provider, Onecom. The acquisition of the Sunderland based company, for an undisclosed sum, establishes a physical presence for…

August 20, 2019

Arts & Culture

Borderlands project secures arts council England £2 million backing for Tees Valley project

A consortium of partners led by MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art) and supported by Tees Valley Combined Authority, Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland local authorities and Teesside University, has been successful in applying for support from Arts Council…

January 7, 2019

Business & Economy

Darlington’s community radio station moves into town centre

A volunteer-run community radio station serving Darlington has moved into a new broadcasting base in the town’s centre. Darlo Radio, established in 2017, has joined Darlington’s Business Central to facilitate its business growth and bring the community together by giving…

September 11, 2023

Business & Economy

Fastest 50: Celebrating the path to success

As final preparations are made for the unveiling of law firm Ward Hadaway’s latest North East Fastest 50 list, Steven Hugill speaks to partner and programme lead Damien Charlton about the value of showcasing companies’ successes and the…

January 7, 2022

Business & Economy

Close to the edge – bridging the digital transformation divide in the North East

The North East and its hinterland have many economic advantages, including an enthusiastic and often highly-skilled workforce, and a low-cost base, writes Simon Michie, chief technology officer at Newcastle-based Pulsant. But the region’s rejuvenation risks being undermined by the continuing North-South…

May 4, 2020

Business & Economy

The Common Room appoints youth board to advise on redevelopment of Neville Hall

The Common Room has appointed three new members to its youth board to help shape the redevelopment of a Newcastle landmark. Helder Costa, Mohima Khan and Megan Wilson have all joined the board and will help lead the regeneration of…