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October 9, 2020

Business & Economy

PD Ports welcomes new sustainable cargo route between Teesport and Bilbao

Teesport, owned and operated by PD Ports, is preparing to welcome a new container service as part of a weekly route from Bilbao, Spain. Operated by specialist Iberian shortsea container line W.E.C Lines in conjunction with A2B and due to…

July 17, 2020

Business & Economy

North East tech cluster show off our region to Indian businesses

Working closely with the British Deputy High Commission in Chennai, Invest Newcastle has virtually showcased our region to tech companies looking to trade and invest in the UK market The British Deputy High Commissioner, who represents the UK Government in…

February 14, 2020

Business & Economy

Industry stars of the future revealed at the Newcastle College Apprenticeship Awards

Sir Bobby Robson, Elvis and Richard Grainger were name-checked as inspiring apprentices at an event celebrating the region’s workforce of the future. Craig Bell, of headline sponsors Bell Group, referenced all three game changers at the annual Newcastle College Apprenticeship…

July 29, 2019

Business & Economy

Ocado chooses Sunderland’s The Beam as its new contact centre

A new office development in Sunderland has its first occupier as a global e-commerce business prepares to take up residence at The Beam on the former Vaux Brewery site. Self-described as ‘the world’s largest dedicated online grocery retailer’, Ocado has…

April 2, 2019

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EY Newcastle’s head of financial services takes on managing partner role

EY has appointed Mike Scoular as the new managing partner for Newcastle with effect from April 1, 2019. Mike takes over from Sandra Thompson, an audit partner, who is relocating to EY’s Reading office to assume responsibility for several significant…

October 4, 2021

Business & Economy

Eurowings resume flight between Newcastle International Airport and Dusseldorf

Today Newcastle International Airport welcomes Eurowings, the Lufthansa Group’s low cost airline, back to the North East with the resumption of operations between Newcastle and the German city of Dusseldorf.

December 4, 2020

Business & Economy

Newcastle’s tallest tower is finished and ready for residents

Construction has been completed this week on Hadrian’s Tower, Newcastle’s newest skyscraper. At 86 metres high — six times the height of the Angel of the North — it is the tallest building in Newcastle and one of just a…

July 19, 2022

Business & Economy

Newcastle International Airport celebrates its two millionth passenger

Newcastle International Airport celebrated its two millionth passenger since the start of 2022 on July 18. The two millionth passenger, Charlotte Watson from Alnwick, was greeted by Newcastle International Airport staff whilst checking in for her flight to Boston via…