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May 1, 2020

Business & Economy

North East universities team up to protect frontline NHS workers

Newcastle, Northumbria and Sunderland universities are working together to design and support the production of vital protective equipment for the NHS. The three institutions have designed a visor which can be mass-produced, while Newcastle and Northumbria have also combined their…

April 16, 2021

Business & Economy

Five-figure investment sees Iridis Digital launched to tackle dementia

A North East architectural firm has signed up to a joint venture with dementia research specialists at the University of Stirling to form a new company. Space Architects is working with researchers on Iridis Digital Ltd, which brings together architecture,…

November 6, 2020

Arts & Culture

Hills Bookshop site in Sunderland to be transformed into new arts venue

The home of the former Hills Bookshop in Sunderland is set to be revived in a bid to boost the city’s arts and cultural scene. The landmark building at Waterloo Place will be transformed into a new independent arts venue…

March 5, 2023

Business & Economy

Interview: Booking the trend

When Jo Feeley picked up a creative industries honour at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards late last year, she could have been forgiven for pondering whether she’ll collect the accolade in two years’ time. After all, it is…

July 30, 2021

Arts & Culture

National tourism campaign to shine a light on ‘City of Surprises’

Sunderland's blue flag beaches, acres of green space and landmarks are to be celebrated through a new national tourism campaign.

April 22, 2021

Business & Economy

New survey launched to gauge business sentiment on Teesside freeport

A new online survey has been launched to gain insights into how the freeport in Teesside will impact business activity across the North East. Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has launched the survey in response to a surge in…

July 17, 2019

Business & Economy

MDNA Life Sciences’ Newcastle lab works on new prostate cancer blood test

A life sciences company has developed a new blood test for prostate cancer treatment. MDNA Life Sciences says its Mitomic® Prostate Test is now available for clinical use. Bosses say the test, developed at MDNA’s UK laboratory in Newcastle, takes advantage of…

February 22, 2021

Business & Economy

Property Webmasters to launched ‘website as a service’ following investment

A real estate digital marketing specialist has received strategic investment from Net Ventures. Property Webmasters announced that the deal for an undisclosed amount will provide growth capital for product evolution and international expansion plans. The Teesside-based company has seen a rise…