I’ve been writing about North East England’s tech sector for over a decade. In that time I’ve seen many narratives come and go, as the region has attempted to carve its credentials on the national stage. ‘We’re the fastest growing tech cluster outside of London,’ say some. Others will point at Sage PLC and Durham’s …
Innovation, great value and sustainability are behind the growth of Lumo, the country’s newest and greenest train operator. The Newcastle-based company this week shared data detailing its economic contribution and emissions saved by its all-electric service which operates between Edinburgh and London with stops at Morpeth, Newcastle and Stevenage — a service that could be …
Athletes will be able to monitor their brain brainwaves to pinpoint peak performance and injury after an innovative sports headband, originally designed to reduce concussion, is adapted. Stanley-based Rezon Halos has linked up with the American tech firm Cogwear to produce sportswear that will use EEG (electroencephalogram) technology to analyse brainwaves. Clinical trials are about …
Short breaks to the Baltics have become increasingly popular for savvy British holidaymakers seeking a cultural shot in the arm at a competitive price. Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are as friendly on the eye as they are on the wallet and, with frequent flights from across the UK, it’s little wonder that the tourist industry …
Of the 32 billion garments produced for the fashion industry every year, 64% end up in landfill. At a time when millions of people globally are living through a climate disaster and millions more are facing a cost-of-living crisis, it’s a damning statistic that two thirds of the designer goods we purchase annually are carelessly …
It’s an enduring misconception that most tech entrepreneurs achieve success because they’re either lucky, born into privilege or are even privy to some secret sauce that the rest of us just don’t know about! Mitch doesn’t subscribe to any of that. Rather Mitch is a “normal lad”, as he describes, “who works hard and solves …
One of Tyneside’s favourite new haunts for fans of stylish living spaces is poised to celebrate its first birthday after bursting onto the interior decor scene. Bibelot Nook opened on Stepney Road, under Byker bridge, Newcastle, in March 2023 and immediately became a hit with those seeking to refashion their North East pads. Demand led to …
The couple behind Northumberland’s first Michelin star restaurant have tabled ambitious expansion plans, which would see them open a new restaurant in the county. Swedish chef Alex Nietosvuori and his Northumberland-born wife, Ally, who opened Restaurant Hjem in the village of Wall in 2019, have submitted a planning application for a purpose-built restaurant-with-rooms on the …
A new round of the North of Tyne Culture and Creative Investment Programme grants has opened for applications. Small businesses and freelancers working in the creative and cultural sector in the North of Tyne area are being encouraged to apply for grants up to £8,000. Whether they’re looking to build on commercial ideas, find ways …
A business network to support farmers and their families has been launched in Northumberland and is determined to make a difference. The Farmer Network for Northumberland is the first of its kind in our region and provides a platform for the farming community to support each other – both in business and personally. The not-for-profit …
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