Nature Based Ecosystem Partner Search 2022
CGI’s second annual search for UK ecosystem partners with digital technology solutions that address biodiversity loss and help to achieve net-zero. Small Medium-sized Enterprises (SME’s) play a vital role in delivering on the sustainability agenda. CGI’s ecosystem partner search can provide new pathways for these organisations to grow through...
Rare Meller’s ducks hatch at Washington Wetland Centre
A duck on the verge of becoming critically endangered has successfully bred at a Wearside wetland reserve. Four Meller’s ducklings – one of the world’s rarest and least known species of waterfowl – hatched on 7 July at Washington Wetland Centre, where they are now thriving on show for...
Womble Bond Dickinson moves into new sustainable office at Newcastle Helix
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has moved its 420-strong Newcastle workforce into The Spark, relocating from the Quayside into a new and improved office within landmark innovation quarter Newcastle Helix. The transformational move has environmental considerations at the forefront, creating a viable workplace of the future in the centre of...
Muckle LLP strengthens banking team with new senior appointment
Leading North East law firm, Muckle LLP, has strengthened its Banking and Restructuring team with a senior appointment. With over 20 years’ experience, project finance lawyer Andrew Coddington joins the firm as Partner and brings with him a wealth of experience acting for both borrowers and lenders, with particular...
Take The Kids For Free offer on all buses in North East England this summer
Families in North East England will be able to enjoy free travel for kids on buses this summer, right through the school holidays. Bus companies Arriva, Stagecoach and Go North East have got together with Nexus and local authorities to launch the special offer so families can make the...
NGI and partners come together to pledge support for UK Pride
City leaders and NewcastleGateshead Initiative’s partners came together yesterday to pledge their support for UK Pride. Northern Pride and Newcastle was chosen in 2019 to be the host city for this year’s UK Pride event which will be held on 22-24 July, following its postponement in 2020 due...
Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Festival announces a second round of community grants to help deliver festival activity
The second round of the Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Festival’s Community Grants scheme is now open for applications. Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Community Grants support the creation and delivery of events and activity for Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Festival and is open 1st –31st July 2022. The...
Hotel is just the business for home workers
A newly-opened Tyneside hotel is proving to be just the business for post-pandemic home workers – thanks to its out-of-town location. The £7.5m Great North Hotel, at Gosforth, opened its doors to the public in May 2021 – six months later than originally planned due to Covid lockdowns. But,...
Corendon Airlines puts Summer 2023 flights on sale from Newcastle International Airport
Corendon Airlines today announced the launch of its summer 2023 schedule, which includes flights to the popular Turkish destinations of Antalya and Dalaman from the North East’s largest Airport. The Turkish low-cost airline began operating flights from Newcastle International for the first time this year, providing additional capacity to...
100 days to go until record-breaking Rugby League World Cup begins
Fans of rugby league are being urged to ensure they get the best seats in the house for Rugby League World Cup 2021 with just 100 days to go until the tournament kicks off at St James’ Park as England men take on Samoa men on 15 October. The...