WBD hybrid working policy allows people to choose where they work
Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD), which has a large office in Newcastle, has unveiled its new policy for all its UK offices, adopting a hybrid working model. Its people now have the flexibility to combine home and office working, blending personal preferences with business and clients’ needs without any...
National Trust blossom plans take root around UK with Newcastle location and design confirmed
Today (10 September), the locations and plans for blossom plantings in Newcastle, Nottingham and Plymouth, first announced in February, have been revealed. The tree plantings are part of the National Trust and its partners’ ambition to create hundreds of blossom spaces in urban areas across England, Wales and Northern...
Fenwick Newcastle celebrates the Great North Run with food hall event this weekend
Fenwick Newcastle celebrates the Great North Run with a weekend of performance boosting culinary delights and offers, available at Fenwick Food Hall from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 September. During the weekend of the Great North Run taking place on Sunday 12 September, Fenwick Newcastle customers can enjoy a...
Cineworld marks five years at Dalton Park with week-long birthday celebrations
Cineworld’s seven-screen multiplex cinema is celebrating five years at the North East’s biggest outlet centre with balloons, cakes, competitions and birthday treats for visitors. Cineworld opened its doors at Dalton Park on September 9th 2016 with a gala night Ben Hur screening, and has shown every major blockbuster in...
Significant support for small business leaders
SMEs in the North East are being urged to sign up to a new 12-week management course, providing critical skills and networks to help them innovate, grow and thrive beyond Covid-19. Help to Grow: Management is a practical training programme for senior leaders in small and medium-sized businesses. Rolled...
Northern Recruitment Group make key appointment to facilitate growth and double headcount
NRG, part of the Galago Group, is excited to announce the appointment of Kirsty Russell as Head of Talent and Operations. Kirsty will play a key role in facilitating NRG’s ambitious plans for growth by ensuring the Newcastle headquartered recruitment business continues to attract and develop exceptional talent. Kirsty...
Ward Hadaway supports Keepmoat Homes to deliver First Homes pilot schemes
Keepmoat Homes has appointed Ward Hadaway to provide legal advice on two of the first key developments as part of the government’s flagship First Homes scheme. Specialist housing and planning lawyers from the UK top 100 firm are providing advice on the legal agreements for the scheme, which is...
Sage Gateshead is here for live music and making music. Sage Gateshead is here for you as it reopens this Autumn
Whether it’s the place you hear your favourite artist or where you join a band. Whether it’s the place you hear the North East’s orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia and meet up with friends, or where you develop your artistic career. Sage Gateshead is here for audiences, artists, music makers,...
All work and now play
Dalton Park is proud to unveil its exciting new children’s playground. It was officially opened on 27 August by Durham County Council’s Cllr Robert Adcock-Forster and Cllr Julie Griffiths, along with Dalton Park’s Operations Manager Jackie Johnson and Sophie Hardy, Placemaking, Marketing and Communications Manager. Representing an investment of £60,000...
Could your photo feature on Metrocentre’s customer wall of fame?
Metrocentre Gateshead is asking visitors to submit their favourite photos to be featured on a brand-new photo mosaic wall which will go on display inside the centre. The iconic photo mosaic wall will be compiled of thousands of customer photographs to create a stunning image showcasing Metrocentre’s appreciation for...