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...
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...
Rod Stewart announces extra dates for 2019 UK Tour
Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Tuesday 9 July 2019 Rod Stewart is adding more dates to his 2019 UK summer tour. Due to the huge demand for the previously announced shows, Rod will now play an extra two outdoor shows plus two arena dates in support of the release of his...
Welcome arch installed at Newcastle International Airport
A welcome arch designed to act as a gateway for travellers coming in and out of the region has been installed at Newcastle International Airport. The striking 33ft (10m) high archway stands over the mini-roundabout on the entrance to the airport. Housing a large digital screen, the archway will...
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