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March 4, 2021

Technology

North East hospice supports communities through online bereavement training for employers

A North East charity is offering a new online bereavement support training programme for employers across the UK. St Oswald’s Hospice has been providing bereavement support for over 35 years and is now trying to reach more people in light…

February 1, 2022

Arts & Culture

Work on new Bedlington BMX track gets off start line

Northumberland’s very own competition-standard BMX track has been given. the green light after the contractors who built the track for the London 2012 Olympic Games started work on the project.

April 22, 2020

Business & Economy

North East England Chamber of Commerce partners with major employers on economic recovery plan

North East England Chamber of Commerce has launched a strategic plan with major employers in the region aimed at ensuring the economy can bounce back from COVID-19. The Chamber’s Partner members are working closely together on a range of topics,…

August 27, 2021

Business & Economy

Newcastle Building Society announces strong half year results

Newcastle Building Society has announced its 2021 financial results to June 30, reporting robust performance, reflecting a buoyant mortgage market and a growth in savers.

November 2, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Opencast team helps shape its new HQ

Tech consultancy Opencast has gone through a period of hyper-growth over the last 12 months – and its new Newcastle headquarters has been a key part of its expansion. Its office at The Kiln in Hoults Yard, located in Byker,…

January 3, 2024

Ideas & Observations

Doing it for the North East: Sir Bob Murray and Sunderland AFC

As Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United prepare to meet in the FA Cup third round, Sir Bob Murray reflects on his time in charge of the Wearsiders, telling Colin Young his old club is in safe hands and will never be sold to a Gulf State.

August 14, 2024

Business & Economy

Award-winning barbershop opens third store in Ouseburn

The Hoi Polloi has opened a third barbershop in the once-abandoned stables on Maling Street in Ouseburn, following an extensive renovation process. The restoration has seen design collective And+Studios, specialist interior furnisher Joe Stewart and North East…

September 28, 2021

Business & Economy

Good leads to great for Haines Watts

Having already been named among the UK’s top 10 accountancy firms to work for this year, Haines Watts, which employs more than 80 individuals in the region, was keen to take the Good Work Pledge – an initiative by…