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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…

May 10, 2019

Business & Economy

Newcastle law firm promotes lawyers to partners

Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has announced a series of senior promotions confirming two new partners in its Newcastle office. The new partners include Chris Ledgerwood who advises residential investors, charities and public sector bodies on matters of leasehold reform, enfranchisement and…

May 10, 2019

Business & Economy

French car parts business SNOP presses ahead with base in Sunderland’s IAMP

A giant metal stamping press, that will power the first occupier of the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP), has been shipped into the region through Port of Sunderland this week. French car parts business, SNOP, which is locating on nationally…

June 25, 2024

Business & Economy

Ward Hadaway announces six new appointments as part of growth plans

Ward Hadaway has announced six new appointments to its affordable housing team as part of the firm’s continued growth. Last year, the team posted growth of over 65 per cent over the last two years and has seen its…

October 28, 2020

Arts & Culture

Newcastle Panthers welcome first sponsor after Eagles Arena move

A North East sporting club has welcomed its first main sponsor, despite coronavirus restrictions. The Newcastle Panthers Volleyball Club was riding the crest of a wave before lockdown, having doubled its membership and moved into the Eagles Community Arena. With the…

March 20, 2024

Build & Sustainability

Newcastle tower block sets benchmark in energy efficiency, surpassing national targets

A partnership in Newcastle is creating one of the most energy efficient tower blocks in the North East. RE:GEN North East, Your Homes Newcastle and Newcastle City Council are rolling out a solution that is surpassing national…

April 23, 2020

Business & Economy

FW Capital invests in Tees Valley Cenergist for the fourth time

Energy and water services firm Cenergist has secured a £750,000 loan from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF). Cenergist is based in the Tees Valley and works…

February 26, 2019

Business & Economy

Keenan Recycling wins Newcastle University food waste contract

Leading organic waste management company, Keenan Recycling, is creating a greener environment for the North East and has recently started a partnership to improve food waste segregation at Newcastle University. Keenan Recycling, which recently expanded into the North East as…