Experienced businessman takes the helm at leading North East college
Experienced entrepreneur and solicitor Michael Wood Williams has been appointed as the new chair of Gateshead College.
A welcome new mural for Ridley Place
A new striking mural now provides an impressive welcome to a city centre street, harnessing its independent spirit and helping to add finishing touches in time for the summer.
Time for a New Adventure in one of the UK’s Best Weekend Getaways
Newcastle, recently named as one of the *UK’s Best Weekend Getaways, is also the perfect place to experience a New Adventure. If you’re planning a short break and want some new inspiration, or maybe you’re looking for a special gift to treat a friend or family? At New Adventures...
NEWCASTLE ANNOUNCES LIFE SCIENCE INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY TO GROW SECTOR AND CREATE JOBS
NEWCASTLE ANNOUNCES LIFE SCIENCE INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY TO GROW SECTOR AND CREATE JOBS Newcastle City Council is looking for an investor to accelerate the growth of the region’s £1.7bn life science eco-system. Dedicated to the commercialisation of life sciences and based on Newcastle Helix, The Biosphere launched in...
Aegean Airlines adds even more flights from Newcastle International
Greece’s flagship carrier, AEGEAN, is already scaling up its operation at Newcastle International Airport with additional flights now on sale to Athens, Greece. Flights between Newcastle and Athens will begin on the 14 June, and thanks to strong demand Newcastle Airport’s newest airline partner has decided to extend its...
CBK Adventures Makes Five-Figure Investment In New Retail Store and Adventure Training Academy
A popular North East watersports company is continuing its growth plans after opening a new 1,200-square-foot retail store on a Tyneside industrial estate. CBK Adventures has invested five figures in its Base Camp facility, serving the region’s paddling,surfing and wild swimming communities. The hub located behind Tesco on the...
Leading the way in Green Skills for the North East
Newcastle College has been leading the way in green skills training for the North East's energy sector for over a decade now.
The Metrocentre hosts autism awareness event with Lotus supercar, to help kids get talking
The Metrocentre once again paired with Awesometistic to show people that autism can be awesome, this time by bringing in a Lotus supercar to encourage kids to get talking and voicing their autism.
Gateshead College meeting regional skills needs
Gateshead College has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for the role it plays in addressing skills needs in the region. An inspection undertaken by Ofsted in March 2023 awarded Gateshead College the highest grade of ‘strong’ for meeting employer skills needs, with the report acknowledging how embedded this approach...
£4.2bn devolution deal for the North East
People across the North East are being asked for their views following the announcement of a £4.2 billion devolution deal. A public consultation is now under way to give residents across the region a chance to understand how the proposed devolution deal from government could be implemented and have...