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January 16, 2020

Technology

BBC to open a new tech hub in Newcastle

The BBC will open a new technology hub in Newcastle, according to director general Tony Hall. The move is said to be part of a wider plan to decentralise the public service broadcaster’s operations so that two-thirds of BBC staff…

August 7, 2020

Business & Economy

Whickham Cricket Club seeing clearer after Newcastle Building Society grant

The future looks clearer for a grassroots cricket club after new funding helped deliver a string of ground upgrades. Whickham Cricket Club has replaced changing room and scorebox windows thanks to support from Newcastle Building Society. The mutual awarded the club…

January 20, 2020

Feature

BBC director general announces plans for a new tech hub in Newcastle

The BBC will open a new technology hub in Newcastle, according to director general Tony Hall. The move is said to be part of a wider plan to decentralise the public service broadcaster’s operations so that two-thirds of BBC staff…

May 23, 2022

Business & Economy

Laying the foundations for success

Things are changing across Tees Valley. From the redevelopment of sprawling land near Redcar where steel operators, including Corus and SSI UK, once lit the fires of Teesside industry, to an airport rebuilding its flight itinerary after years of permanent…

May 29, 2018

Business & Economy

Exciting plans for third bid term outlined by NE1 Ltd

NE1 Ltd, the Business Improvement District Company for Newcastle City Centre, the company responsible for Alive after Five, the Quayside Seaside and Newcastle Restaurant Week, unveiled its ambitious plans for a third term today, Thursday 24 May, inviting the…

September 12, 2018

Business & Economy

Newcastle-based law firm announced as partner of TusPark

A fast-growing tech business park in Newcastle has announced law firm Sintons as one of its partners, alongside an array of major global businesses. TusPark Newcastle has partnered with Newcastle-based Sintons, with the law firm being selected as a specialist…

August 12, 2016

Business & Economy

Free outdoor WiFi launched in Newcastle and Gateshead

In a partnership between Newcastle City Council and Gateshead Council, as part of the Go Digital Newcastle programme, BT is providing an outdoor WiFi service in key pedestrian routes in Newcastle city centre, Gateshead town centre and both sides…

December 14, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Unleashing the potential: Creating a level playing field for the North East to flourish

The region’s place within the Government’s flagship ‘levelling-up’ agenda Boris Johnson called it his “defining mission”. Rishi Sunak says he will deliver on the Government’s manifesto promise. Jeremy Hunt says the Conservatives “remain committed” to the cause. Much has been said about the…