Accenture announces plans to create 3,000 new technology jobs in the UK over the next three years
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced plans to boost its UK workforce by 3,000 new roles over the next three years. Half of the roles will be based outside of London, expanding Accenture’s presence in Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and Glasgow, and adding to its existing UK workforce of approximately...
Newly opened café creates 11 jobs at North East’s largest outlet centre
A brand new eatery has opened its doors at Dalton Park and is already welcoming guests in with a tempting range of hot and cold drinks, a delicious brunch menu, tasty artisan cakes and authentic Italian Gelato. Etto Caffé is part of the Massarella Catering Group, a family-owned company...
Ryder Architecture Crowned Building Architectural Practice of the Year
Ryder scooped the prestigious award held at Grosvenor Hotel in London on 2 November with the judges noting, “The past 12 months have seen Ryder receive glowing reviews from its clients. Not only did the firm receive 9.56 out of 10 in its bi annual client feedback survey but...
Vueling launches new route between Newcastle International Airport and Paris Orly
Barcelona, November 4 2021 – Vueling, an International Airlines Group (IAG) member airline, has today launched its first flight from Newcastle International Airport to the French capital Paris. The ‘low cost’ airline announced the route at the beginning of October, and will operate flights twice-weekly between Newcastle and Paris Orly...
Newcastle Falcons partner with Newcastle Racecourse to deliver elite sporting weekend
Newcastle Falcons and Newcastle Racecourse will come together this month to deliver a weekend of ‘Northern R&R’ which will see attendees enjoy two elite sporting events over one weekend. On Friday 26 November, the North-East’s premiership rugby union team, Newcastle Falcons, take on the Worcester Warriors in the latest...
Lundgren Tours wins Travellers Choice Award for the second consecutive year
Lundgren Tours is a themed guided coach tour business led by an energetic and entertaining guide, Rob Jones. As well as informing, he also performs for his customers. He dresses in costume as a Viking Warrior for a tour of Holy Island and Bamburgh, a convincing ‘Ron Weasley’ for...
When you wish upon a well at Dalton Park
The North East’s largest outlet centre Dalton Park has officially unveiled a new interactive wishing well, a modern way to raise funds for the shopping destination’s chosen charity. Long-time Dalton Park visitors may remember a wishing well from a few years back where shoppers could throw coins which were...
CBK Adventures announces Autumn/Winter paddling programme
Coming off the back of a bumper summer, CBK Adventures has just announced its programme of activities for the Autumn/Winter season. The award-winning kayak and SUP school is encouraging people to ‘chill out’ on the water in the lead up to the busy festive period and beyond. Experiences available...
New national nurse training centre brings major boost for University and North East health sector and wider economy
Up to 7,000 new nurses and midwives per year will complete the final stage of their training at Northumbria University after it was awarded a contract to become one of five national OSCE testing centres. The University worked in partnership with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust...
WBD doubles planning team in Newcastle to respond to client demand
Following an increase in client demand for its planning expertise, law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has grown its planning and infrastructure practice with a number of new appointments in the firm’s Newcastle office. Three new recruits have joined the team in the past month. Umi Filby joins as...