Gateshead College appoints new principal
Gateshead College has announced the appointment of its new CEO/Principal, David Alexander, who will join the college this summer. David, who is currently vice principal at West College Scotland, one of the largest educational institutions in the country, will relocate to the North East to take up the post....
Newcastle attracts investment from international technology firm Xplor who will create over 200 jobs this year
Newcastle has beaten off stiff competition from nine other UK cities as a business location for international software and payments firm. As part of their global expansion plans, Xplor, a leading provider of enterprise software, payments and commerce-enabling solutions for businesses, has selected Newcastle city centre as the location...
Quorum Park launches new tenant experience app to ensure a safe and enjoyable return to work
The owner behind one of Newcastle’s largest office parks has appointed global workspace technology provider, Office App, to roll out its tenant experience app across the 1 million sq ft business park. Shelborn Asset Management (Shelborn), which owns Quorum Park, says the partnership will play an important part in...
NewcastleGateshead Quays regeneration scheme awarded £7m from government’s Getting Building Fund
NewcastleGateshead Quays – the landmark arena-led regeneration scheme on the banks of the NewcastleGateshead quayside – has been awarded £7m from government’s Getting Building Fund to support the creation of the new events destination and a new link road connecting Baltic Quarter with the A184 and Felling Bypass. The...
Covid Compliant Assurance Scheme to help businesses reassure customers it’s safe to return
Businesses across Newcastle are being urged to give their customers the confidence to return by signing up to a new, free Covid Compliant Assurance Scheme. The project, run by Newcastle City Council, with backing from NE1 and NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), aims to offer a highly visible way for all...
City developing a shared vision for recovery
Residents, industry experts, businesses and community groups will work together on Newcastle’s plans for economic recovery. They will be part of a shared vision for the future that will shape the city as a place to live, work and do business. On behalf of the city and together with...
Newcastle City Council reveals vision for £50m transformation of city centre
Newcastle City Council today unveiled its vision to transform the city centre as part of an ambitious wider recovery plan. The £50m City Centre Transformation Programme (CCTP) is a critical part of the council’s long-held vision to improve the city centre, which has become even more important as the...
New appointment at NewcastleGateshead Initiative to bolster partnership collaboration
NewcastleGateshead Initiative, the tourism and inward investment agency responsible for promoting NewcastleGateshead on a national and international stage, has strengthened its team with the appointment of a Head of Strategic Partnerships, a new role for the organisation. Alys Dunn, who took up the position last month, will lead on...
Northumbria secures funding worth up to £1.9m to help SMEs and graduate start-ups
Northumbria University has launched a project that offers a package of financial support and expert advice to SMEs and graduate start-ups, thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The Northumbria Enterprise and Business Support 2 (NEBS2) also includes a financial contribution to help small businesses employ...
Newcastle International Airport secures new route to Frankfurt as Lufthansa returns to the North East
Newcastle International Airport has added to its list of destinations thanks to a brand new daily service to Frankfurt Airport with Lufthansa. Operated by Europe’s only Five Star airline, the new route is due to commence on the 28th June 2021 and flights will operate 7 days a week...