Investment management company WealthTek acquires space at Cobalt Park
WealthTek has become the latest business to make the move to Cobalt Business Park as they relocate from their Jesmond premises. The investment management company will occupy the 9,351 sq ft ground floor in the newly refurbished grade A office accommodation at Cobalt 8. Cobalt, the UK’s largest office...
Karbon Homes apprenticeship leads to permanent roles
One of the North East’s largest housing associations, Karbon Homes, has expanded its skilled workforce through a bespoke apprenticeship programme, designed in partnership with Gateshead College. The programme has brought a host of talented residents into numerous permanent positions at Karbon Homes, including a full-time role for Jessica Connelly...
Sunderland Empire launches ‘Your Theatre Your Story’ campaign
As the anticipation builds for the reopening of the iconic Sunderland Empire on Thursday 2 September, the venue has released their ‘Your Theatre Your Story’ campaign. The venue who recently celebrated its 114th birthday has worked with advocates to produce a touching video to highlight and celebrate the importance...
North East business highlights the risks of cold water shock
A North East business is focussing its efforts this summer on educating the general public about the risks of cold water shock. As people get ready to spend more time around open water, Simon Laing and Dave Calvert, Co-Owners of CBK Adventures – Kayak and SUP School, say that...
Commercial Property Consultancy Caters for Growth
A North East firm of commercial property consultants has created a raft of new jobs as part of expansion plans to accommodate growth and demand for its services. In a move that strengthens Naylors Gavin Black’s facilities management and building consultancy capabilities, Neil Jackson, Murray McCheyne and Ben Hawtin...
Metrocentre powers ahead
Metrocentre has highlighted its continuing consumer strength and retailer appeal by securing three major lettings as part of its transformation and repositioning since coming under the asset management of Sovereign Centros. Harrods H Beauty, JD Sports and H&M have all signed new long leases for major flagship stores which...
The buzz about town: Dalton Park has officially opened a Pollinator Parks® Garden
Dalton Park is the first retail park in the North to have introduced a Pollinator Parks® Garden. During lockdown last year, the North East’s largest outlet centre worked with Climate Action North to transform an under-used garden area into an important (and beautiful) insect habitat designed to attract bees,...
Job opportunities knock with upskilling programme for North East adults
Adults across the North East are being given the opportunity to study and develop their skills for free thanks to a range of virtual courses offered by Gateshead College. The fully funded upskilling programme is proving successful and helping to secure skilled jobs for people across the region including...
Curtain set to rise as Sunderland Empire announces reopening date
Sunderland Empire has today announced they will raise their curtain and turn off the symbolic Ghost Light on Thursday 2 September 2021 following over 16 months of closure. What’s Love Got To Do With It? A tribute to Tina Turner will be the first show to welcome audiences back...
The Body Shop unveils a new sustainable concept store at Metrocentre Gateshead
Now, more than ever, the world needs strong, confident bodies. That’s why The Body Shop, the iconic activist beauty brand, is rolling up its sleeves, starting with the launch of its new concept store at Metrocentre Gateshead. The new store is an interactive ‘activist workshop’ that encourages people to...