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February 27, 2024

Business & Economy

How can the North East capitalise on devolution?

The region stands on the cusp of historic political change, as voters from Northumberland to County Durham prepare to elect a regeneration boss to lead the new North East Mayoral Combined Authority. The move, said to be worth £4.2 billion,…

September 7, 2022

Arts & Culture

On the cover: Keith Merrin, TWAM

The Lindisfarne Gospels are coming home. Displayed in an atmospherically-controlled clear box, which has taken months to transport and install, the 1300-year-old manuscript is the centre piece of the Laing Art Gallery’s exhibition. It opens on September 17 and you have until December 3 to see it.

August 12, 2016

Technology

Free outdoor WiFi launched in Newcastle and Gateshead

Visitors and residents of Newcastle and Gateshead can now connect to free outdoor WiFi, thanks to GoDigital_WiFi. In a partnership between Newcastle City Council and Gateshead Council, as part of the Go Digital Newcastle programme, BT is providing an outdoor WiFi…

March 17, 2017

Business & Economy

Newcastle Science Central moves forward as architect appointed

The scheme, which is being developed in partnership with LGC, Newcastle City Council and Newcastle University, will bring forward over 100,000 sq ft of Grade A office space and will be followed by a second office adding a further…

December 15, 2021

Business & Economy

Leading environmental company launches new North East base

An innovative environmental company has opened a new base in the North East as part of plans to expand and create jobs. ATG Group has launched its northern office at Sunderland’s North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) as it…

May 12, 2023

Business & Economy

New home for Armstrong Watson following sustained North East growth

When Armstrong Watson first opened an office in Newcastle’s Quayside, it housed four colleagues, with the business a relative newcomer to the city. In little more than five years, however, the firm has had to relocate twice to…

July 10, 2023

Business & Economy

On the cover: Dr Arnab Basu – Scanning new horizons

Dr Arnab Basu, chief executive and co-founder of Kromek, tells Colin Young, things are only just beginning for the Sedgefield-based, Durham University spin-out, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary.

March 6, 2024

Promoted

Cybersecurity underpins Crafter’s Companion’s strategic growth plan

Household name Sara Davies founded Crafter’s Companion during her time as a student at the University of York. Her vision started with the creation of the Enveloper; an innovative product that exploded in popularity once entering the market. From those beginnings,…