Former PwC director crosses back over from industry to join UNW
Newcastle-based independent chartered accountancy and business advisory firm UNW has announced the appointment of former PwC Director Martin Cross as Audit Partner. An experienced auditor, Martin spent 18 years at PwC, working across the North East and Yorkshire and acting for a wide range of clients, from entrepreneurial privately-owned...
The Biscuit Factory Celebrates 20 Years
Hailed as the largest independently owned commercial art gallery in the UK, The Biscuit Factory in Newcastle’s Ouseburn celebrates its 20th Anniversary this November. For 20 years The Biscuit Factory has showcased the work of hundreds of independent artists, exhibiting thousands of pieces. From established artists whose careers span...
Strong growth for leading law firm as team expands and revenue climbs
A Top 100 UK law firm, with offices in Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester, has announced its 2021-2022 financial results. Ward Hadaway has delivered a strong performance over the last financial year, seeing firm-wide turnover increase by 11% to £43 million, with more than 40 legal appointments at all levels...
Enjoy a Truly Traditional Christmas at Beamish Museum
Travel back in time and experience the magic of Christmases past at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, from 26 November to 24 December (see opening dates below). From Georgian and Edwardian festivities right the way through to 1940s and 1950s celebrations, visitors can discover Christmas through time,...
Open for business: Investors gather to hear about £30 billion of investable opportunity in the North East of England
On Thursday 17 November, Northstar Ventures, in partnership with Northern Accelerator, a collaboration between the North East’s universities, hosted a breakfast event in London to showcase the next decade’s £30 billion of investable opportunities in the North East of England. Working alongside NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) and key players, this...
UNW celebrates £100,000 fundraising milestone as partnership with Maggie’s Newcastle is extended
Maggie’s Newcastle, a dedicated cancer support charity, is celebrating the extension of its highly successful corporate partnership with Newcastle-based independent chartered accountancy and business advisory firm UNW. Located in the grounds of the Freeman Hospital, Maggie’s Newcastle offers free practical, emotional, and social support to people affected by any...
Innovative campaign leads NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau to a win at national awards
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), has won the Innovation category at this year’s miaList awards. The awards took place last night (17 November) and were hosted at Hilton Birmingham Metropole, which saw hundreds of event industry professionals come together to celebrate the best in the business. The...
Elf Academy – recruiting this December at Washington Wetland Centre!
Christmas is coming and to help spread the festive cheer, our popular Elf Academy is once again opening its doors to young recruits. Enrol on a special workshop and learn everything you need to know to gain your Elf Diploma, including special ‘elf & safety guidelines, the spirit of...
Monstarlab marks one year anniversary in Newcastle upon Tyne with team expansion
Global digital consultancy, Monstarlab, has secured two industry heavyweights, based out of the Newcastle office to spearhead the continued expansion of the UK team. The move will further boost the company’s strategy practice, which has played a key role in new client wins across the education, legal and the...
Bees create a buzz in new science hub at Life
Life Science Centre in Newcastle is shining a spotlight on the importance of bees in a brand-new hub. ‘Buzzing About Bees’ is the first theme for the new Science Now! Hub, which delves into topical science subjects that impact everyone. The amazing science that’s taking place on our doorstep...