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Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct empire has performed a U-turn over plans to remain open amid the coronavirus outbreak. The high street retailer had previously suggested it would continue trading from its shops, owing to it being “uniquely…

Ryanair marks 20 years of flying Newcastle International Airport with promotional fares to commemorate the milestone. The airport, along with Ryanair crew and passengers, celebrated the milestone this week with a performance from local Irish dancers and a water salute…

Good quality mobile coverage is the key to enabling businesses to restart and maintain operations following the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in partnership with Mobile UK. The two organisations are calling…

An innovative breath-collecting device developed by academics at Northumbria University could revolutionise the way we diagnose diseases, including COVID-19. Northumbria University has secured regional support and funding for the next stage of product and business development of the technology, which…

Next week sees the return of VentureFest North East, the region’s Innovation conference. The event, which regularly attracts more than 800 delegates annually to St James’ Park in Newcastle, will take place as a fully virtual event for…

In Annfield Plain, County Durham, a new company, led by Judith McMinn, has developed a product that could be a game-changer. Designed to lessen the impact of devastating, repeated trauma, the Halos could significantly reduce the headache facing the entire sporting world.

North East award-winning media company TryLife has teamed up with students and health professionals to produce a gritty, interactive film that tackles some of the biggest issues facing young people today. Filming has just finished on the latest TryLife interactive…

Tynemouth is a short drive from Newcastle city-centre and is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle for a quieter retreat. The seaside town is home to an eclectic mix of small-batch artisan roasteries and cafes, quirky…