Project bringing wildlife and people closer together reaches new depths at Wearside wetland reserve
A project designed to bring wetland wildlife and people closer together is reaching new depths at WWT Washington Wetland Centre. Wader Lake, one of the Wearside site’s best wildlife hotspots, has been the focus of desilting works for more than a year. To date, almost 1,000-tonnes of sediment have...
A North East production company wins support from Channel 4
MOTIF, based in Gateshead, are set to receive support from Channel 4’s 2022 Emerging Indie Fund to help boost growth. Ten independent production companies have been chosen from across the UK and have secured awards from the Channel 4 fund and as a result will receive a range of...
UK based green hydrogen pioneer Lhyfe named winner at trade and investment awards
Global renewable green hydrogen pioneer Lhyfe won the ‘clean growth’ category at an awards event at the British embassy in Paris last night (December 1). Lhyfe, based in the North East of England, was competing at the Franco-British Trade & Investment Awards which recognises the best of French and...
A raft of leading businesses join destination organisation as partners
Over the last 18 months more than 40 leading businesses from across the region have joined destination and inward investment agency, NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) as partners. The world’s leading venue management company ASM Global, award-winning managed service and internet provider Aspire Technology Solutions, IT and business consultancy firm CGI,...
Newcastle International Airport refinances bank facilities
Newcastle International Airport is set to progress a number of green projects after securing its first ever sustainable finance package, totalling £208 million, from four major lenders. The refinancing will see the Airport, which is the 11th busiest in the UK, commit to a number of sustainability targets to...
GeordieStreet App launches Christmas campaign
Christmas shoppers in NewcastleGateshead are being given a helpful boost with the launch of a campaign offering festive discounts and deals. Businesses across the city and further afield are being encouraged to sign up to the GeordieStreet App and be part of a special Christmas discount campaign, joining more...
Northern law firm recruits 13 trainees and solicitor apprentice as strong growth in Newcastle continues
A Top UK law firm has recruited 13 trainee solicitors and one solicitor apprentice as it continues to grow strongly and expand its workforce. Ward Hadaway LLP, headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, has recruited seven trainees to its Newcastle team who have been awarded a two-year training contract at...
An afternoon with Paul Smith plus special guests
Maximo Park frontman Paul Smith is taking over Sage Gateshead on Saturday 3 December for a one-off afternoon of solo songs and surprises, with special guests and hand-picked support acts. The day will also feature free performances from young North East musicians on the venue concourse. Teesside-born Paul Smith is one of...
£2.25 million boost for the region’s tourism industry as North East announced as the first ever Destination Development Partnership in England
The North East has been chosen for the first regional tourism pilot receiving £2.25 million from national government covering a period to March 2025. The partnership will be led by NGI on behalf of the region, working alongside Visit Northumberland and Visit County Durham. This is a regional collaboration...
Northumbria named as UK’s best university
Northumbria University, Newcastle, has today (18 November) been named University of the Year 2022 in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. The THE Awards are widely recognised as the ‘Oscars of higher education’. The impressive win recognises exceptional performance, as well as bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives that...