Funding chiefs have pledged to further fuel the North East business community’s appetite for growth after striking a landmark first deal in the region. Tyneside-based marketing agency B7 has secured investment from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). And in accessing the NEL Smaller Loans Fund, B7 becomes the North East’s first beneficiary …
The most successful franchise in the history of British basketball will compete at the top level again next season after a deal was struck to secure the future of the sport in the UK. Newcastle Eagles are part of a consortium of clubs awarded a three-year licence by the British Basketball Federation to run the …
When the Grainger Market opened in Newcastle in 1835, there was a huge banquet to celebrate, with notable men of the city, like builder Richard Grainger and architect John Dobson, on the guest list. Meanwhile the women stood on, looking down from the balconies as the men filled their bellies. Nearly 200 years on and …
Architects and designers have combined to create artworks which have gone on show in an empty historic house in Northumberland. The Material & Memory exhibition is inspired by Brinkburn Priory and Manor House, set in a secluded loop of the River Coquet near Rothbury and which is in the care of English Heritage. The creators, …
A leading North East law firm is doubling down on its commitment to people and places after scoring a hat-trick of prestigious roles. Muckle LLP has won places on three regional and national procurement frameworks to provide legal services to the public sector. And managing partner Jason Wainwright insists the new positions underpin a firm …
The ground has (literally) been broken on an exciting new project aimed at uncovering the hidden history of a Northumberland seaside village. Community archaeologist Barry Mead has been working on a special archaeological dig with children from Cambois Primary School to uncover artefacts from the village’s former Victorian School. The dig is part of Cambois …
The historic confines of Alnwick Castle are set to become a contemporary catwalk next month (August) when a young fashion artist with a passion for the North East unveils her latest collection. Home Ground will be Northumberland designer Meg Fletcher’s first solo show since graduating from Northumbria University’s prestigious fashion degree with first class honours …
Rain stops play for Little Lindi Family festival Little Lindi, which was due to take place from July 26-28, has been cancelled due to the persistently awful weather the North East has been subjected to in recent weeks. Organisers of the younger sibling of the Lindisfarne Festial made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon (July 17), …
The UK’s new Labour government has set itself the bold target of building 1.5 million homes in five years to deal with the critical shortage of housing. To achieve this, it will have to deliver 50 per cent more than the previous government managed over the same period. Can it be done, and if so, …
For decades, The Coatham Bowl attracted some seriously good musicians. From homegrown talent such as Chris Rea and David Coverdale’s Whitesnake to star international names, including The B52s, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne, they all loved to play at ‘The Bowl’. Since its demolition in 2014, the site has stood empty — but that …
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