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October 27, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Acclaimed green construction innovator readies for growth and rebrands to LCM

The UK company behind a pioneering new building material is another step closer to mainstream production, as it gears up for growth following international notoriety and investment. Environmental innovator, Sphera, now Low Carbon Materials (LCM), is one of many companies…

May 3, 2022

Business & Economy

WBD announces senior promotions at firm’s Newcastle office

Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has confirmed a number of senior promotions across its UK offices, including three new Partners and one Legal Director in the firm’s Newcastle office. Stacey Hall, Sarah Daun and Gavin…

April 1, 2019

Arts & Culture

New contemporary art gallery opens on North Tyneside coast

A colourful new art gallery showcasing original paintings from a local artist has opened in Cullercoats. Artist Joanne Wishart and her husband Ross Wishart from North Shields have followed their dream of opening an art gallery together and St Georges…

November 12, 2021

Build & Sustainability

Newcastle College strengthens sustainability pledge with tree planting

Staff and students at Newcastle College have been getting green-fingered in the name of sustainability this week. More than 20 new trees were planted across the College’s city-centre Rye Hill campus to increase the green space available and improve the…

March 15, 2017

Business & Economy

New roles are sealed

39-year-old, Mark, from Kenton, Newcastle, brings a wealth of experience in lean manufacturing, commercial engineering and metal work manufacturing. Mark said: “Having been at my former workplace for 21 years it was a big decision for me to leave. However,…

February 14, 2022

Business & Economy

HLA Services secures £500,000 Newcastle University contract

Boldon-based HLA Services is building on its education sector reputation with a £500,000 contract to refurbish Newcastle University's Great North House.

May 15, 2018

Business & Economy

Newcastle Startup Week kicks off with a day of inspiration

Newcastle Startup Week returns with a week of city-wide events to inspire, engage and educate attendees. Aptly, for an event focused on startups the first day was centred around ‘inspiration’. Exhibitors were set-up around the The Boiler Shop, offering an abundance of…

September 3, 2020

Business & Economy

Amazon reiterates 1000-job pledge for new Durham warehouse

Online retailer Amazon has reiterated plans to create more than 1000 jobs at a new North East warehouse after unveiling a major recruitment drive. The operator says its Durham processing centre, near Bowburn, will provide a four-figure number of permanent…