Port of Tyne appoints a new CEO
The Port of Tyne in North East England is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Beeton as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 7 January. He brings a breadth of experience in the transport industry with a career spanning over 20 years within the road, rail and aerospace...
Port of Tyne welcomes Maritime 2050 Strategy
A government strategy will position the UK as a leading global centre of emerging technology, enabling the country to capitalise on the economic potential of maritime innovations. The government has set out its ambitions for the UK to remain a world leader in the maritime industry for the next...
Blackfriars brings Medieval menus to one of the world’s top culinary schools
It’s not every day you get invited to deliver a series talks about medieval food in Napa California, but when Blackfriars’ MD Andy Hook was asked to give an insight into medieval food and drink at the Culinary Institute of America with Durham University, he was delighted to attend!...
Deloitte appoints new director to its North East audit team
Business advisory firm Deloitte has strengthened its senior audit team in the North East with the promotion of Deven Vedhera to director. Newcastle-born Deven has been with Deloitte for 11 years. He specialises in audit services to the private equity sector, working with portfolio companies and private equity houses...
The North’s booming cruise industry boosts business for Tourism Company
The North’s booming cruise industry has been very buoyant this year for a new northern business, as north of England ports prove popular for overseas holidaymakers sailing to the UK. Experience North is a dedicated destination management company whose operational footprint stretches across the North of England, North Wales...
Nigel Wright Recruitment raises over £75,000 for Cancer Research UK
When Nigel Wright Recruitment first selected Cancer Research UK as its charity of choice in 2014, the aim was to raise £10,000 each year. Five years on, the business has raised over £75,000 for the UK’s largest charity. This impressive accomplishment was achieved following fundraising efforts from staff across...
New appointments strengthen NGI ahead of busy year
NGI has welcomed several key members to the team in preparation for a busy 2019. The appointments will strengthen both the core team and the organisation’s insight-led research, marketing and PR agency, NGI Solutions. Lucy Nichol joins as head of marketing and communications with responsibility of overseeing the whole...
Live Theatre announces new board members and chair
Live Theatre, Newcastle has appointed a new chair of its board of trustees and six new trustees with experience drawn from the commercial and creative sectors. Lucy Winskell OBE DL, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Employment and Partnerships at Northumbria University who has been a trustee of Live Theatre for almost 9...
Newcastle to kick-off Rugby League World Cup 2021
Newcastle is to host the official opening ceremony and first game when the Rugby League World Cup comes to England in 2021. As one of 28 cities to bid for matches, Newcastle has been chosen to kick-off the tournament, billed to be the biggest and best in international rugby...
Sarah Stewart named on the Northern Power Women’s Power List for 2019
NGI Chief Executive Sarah Stewart OBE has been named on Northern Power Women’s Power List 2019 which celebrates 100 women who have contributed to making a difference in their communities and raising awareness of gender equality across the North of England. The Power List celebrates women who challenge the...