Leading the way in Green Skills for the North East
Newcastle College has been leading the way in green skills training for the North East's energy sector for over a decade now.
The Metrocentre hosts autism awareness event with Lotus supercar, to help kids get talking
The Metrocentre once again paired with Awesometistic to show people that autism can be awesome, this time by bringing in a Lotus supercar to encourage kids to get talking and voicing their autism.
Gateshead College meeting regional skills needs
Gateshead College has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for the role it plays in addressing skills needs in the region. An inspection undertaken by Ofsted in March 2023 awarded Gateshead College the highest grade of ‘strong’ for meeting employer skills needs, with the report acknowledging how embedded this approach...
£4.2bn devolution deal for the North East
People across the North East are being asked for their views following the announcement of a £4.2 billion devolution deal. A public consultation is now under way to give residents across the region a chance to understand how the proposed devolution deal from government could be implemented and have...
Gateshead Council continues to shine the spotlight on the regeneration of Gateshead and the North East
Today (Wednesday 18 January 2023) Central Government revealed Gateshead Council has been successful in its bid to secure £20million of Levelling up funding, which will be invested into The Sage arena, conference, and exhibition centre. The Council submitted the bid in August 2022, to fulfil the Council’s plans for...
Newcastle crowned UK’s ‘Capital of Christmas’
It has the best markets, an iconic tree and is the city most likely to experience a white Christmas. Newcastle has officially been crowned the UK’s inaugural ‘Capital of Christmas’, following the publication of new national research to celebrate the festive season. A study by budgeting experts Park Christmas...
Festive plans for Newcastle’s Christmas revealed
It’s beginning to look more like Christmas, as Newcastle City Council announces plans for Christmas and New Year in the city, bringing some festive cheer for everyone. The council will be again working in partnership with NE1, the city’s business improvement district, to offer a whole range of events...
Additional places released for government backed management course for SMEs following unprecedented take up
As a result of the recent success of the 12-week management course ‘Help to Grow: Management’, the eligibility has changed to allow two participants per business to complete the course if their business has 10 or more employees. SMEs are being encouraged to sign up for the opportunity to...
BBC City of Comedy closes with a spectacular night of comedy featuring Mawaan Rizwaan and Adult Film Club in Newcastle
Actor, writer and comedian Mawaan will delve into his comedy career – from making music videos on YouTube, writing for hit Netflix series Sex Education, to developing, writing and starring in his upcoming BBC Three sitcom JUICE. The event, taking place on 10 November 16:00-17:00 at the Tyneside Cinema,...
North East hotels celebrate night of success at industry’s Excellence Awards
After a two-year break, because of the Covid pandemic, one of the hardest-hit industries, a hospitality organisation, came back fighting last night and proved that they may have been down, but they’re definitely not beat! North East Hotels Association (NEHA), which was established over thirty years ago is an...