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January 4, 2021

Technology

North East played key role in vaccine approval

People in the North East have played a key role in the regulatory approval of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine being rolled out across the UK this week. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) reviewed a wide range of…

August 7, 2020

Business & Economy

Local community support police powers during unprecedented times

The majority of people in the region believe that the police have done a good job during the Coronavirus pandemic – though most would also like to see a greater police presence in their area. That is according to new…

March 13, 2019

Business & Economy

Search underway for developer to deliver final phases of prime £200m Newcastle site

Newcastle City Council has appointed property experts Knight Frank to assist them in procuring a joint venture (JV) partner to help shape and develop the final phases of, arguably, the city’s most prime development site – the Stephenson Quarter. The…

February 7, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Bellway launches search for 15 North East apprentices

A new generation of talent will be offered a route into the housebuilding industry this National Apprenticeship Week as Bellway looks to fill 15 apprentice roles in the North East.

July 4, 2018

Business & Economy

New role to catalyse links between academia and businesses

A new role has been appointed at Newcastle University to build strong relationships between academia and businesses. Dr Michael Capaldi will take on the position of Dean of Innovation and Business, starting in September this year, and will become a…

January 3, 2023

Business & Economy

Metro operator Nexus launches search for next generation

A rail operator has launched a recruitment drive to find its workers of tomorrow.

July 24, 2018

Business & Economy

Search launched for North East innovations

The hunt is on for businesses developing disruptive or improved products or services to showcase their innovations at VentureFest North East in November. A popular feature at the region’s annual innovation conference, the Innovation Showcase gives businesses from across Northumberland,…

February 5, 2021

Business & Economy

National Innovation Centre hosts ageing innovation workshop with Nordic and Baltic regions

On February 4 innovation and research organisations from across the UK, Sweden, and Estonia have attended the first in a series of online workshops, to share expertise on how to involve citizens in healthy ageing research and innovation. Hosted by…