Aspire powers former building society HQ for success
The next phase in the transformation of the former head office of Newcastle Building Society is underway with the provision of revolutionary ultrafast internet connectivity throughout the building. Deployed by Aspire Technology Solutions throughout the North East, the ultrafast dedicated connectivity (UDC) boasts some of the fastest speeds available...
Campaign launched to help North of Tyne businesses create and promote unforgettable visitor experiences
A new campaign to help smaller tourism-related businesses reach new audiences is being launched with the help of funding from the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NCTA). The New Adventures campaign is being delivered on behalf of NTCA by Newcastle Gateshead Initiative (NGI), North Tyneside Council and Visit Northumberland,...
FedEx Express expansion at Newcastle International Airport creates new jobs for the region
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, today announced it has expanded its operations at Newcastle International Airport, to serve growing export and import demands in the region. FedEx Express has moved into its own modern facility at the airport,...
Rugby League World Cup 2021 launches mascot design competition
The Rugby League World Cup 2021 is on the hunt for a talented young artist to design the mascot that will become the face of this year’s three tournaments. The competition is looking for a mascot that encapsulates the spirit of the Rugby League World Cup. It should represent...
Aer Lingus Regional begins operating at Newcastle International Airport, offering flights to Dublin and connecting the North East to North America
Today Newcastle International Airport adds even more flights to its departure board thanks to Aer Lingus Regional, operated exclusively by Emerald Airlines, which has commenced flights from Newcastle International to Dublin today. With fares starting at £34.99*, Aer Lingus Regional will operate up to five flights a week; providing...
Dalton Park welcomes new Centre Manager Richard Kaye
It’s all change at Dalton Park, as the North East’s largest outlet shopping destination bids a fond farewell to Centre Manager Jerry Hatch after 16 years at the helm. New centre manager Richard Kaye is excited to take over the role. Having spent over 5 years managing stores within...
Newcastle Airport looks forward to the big Easter Getaway
Newcastle International Airport is preparing for the busiest two weeks of the year so far thanks to the upcoming Easter holiday period. Over the two week getaway, the North East’s largest Airport is expecting to see over 200,000 passengers travel through the terminal, with many heading off on a...
Newcastle’s largest law firm acquires new premises following £4million funding package from HSBC UK
International law firm, Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has received £4 million in funding from HSBC UK in support of its move into a new, state-of-the-art office space in Newcastle. Womble Bond Dickinson’s 420 colleagues are currently spread across two offices in the Quayside area of the city, and the...
Innovative approach to develop the region’s next top chefs
Growing restaurant company 21 Hospitality Group has teamed up with one of the North East’s leading colleges to offer a unique traineeship for aspiring chefs. Celebrated chef and restaurateur Terry Laybourne has worked closely with Gateshead College to develop a pioneering and innovative programme to create the next...
Beamish’s 1950s electrical shop to inspire future engineers thanks to Reece Foundation
A 1950s electrical shop at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North will help to inspire the engineers of the future thanks to a £100,000 grant from the Reece Foundation. Beamish is incredibly grateful that the Reece Foundation has now donated an amazing £1million in total to the museum...