Innovative PlanBEE apprenticeship goes global
A unique apprenticeship established in the North East to give young people a solid foundation for a career in the built environment has proven so successful it’s going global. The industry driven PlanBEE programme developed by Ryder and Gateshead College to plug a significant skills and talent gap is expanding...
UNW strengthens its senior tax team with new partner appointment
In response to continued demand for its specialist tax services, Newcastle-based independent chartered accountancy and business advisory firm UNW has added to its pool of experienced tax practitioners with the appointment of Alastair Murray as Tax Partner. With more than two decades of experience, predominantly looking after the personal...
Festive favourite Santa on the Roof returns to Fenwick Newcastle with new registration process
Fenwick Newcastle’s most sought-after Christmas event returns from 6 November – 24 December 2023. This year in response to customer feedback, Fenwick are introducing a pre-registration system for access to Santa on the Roof tickets. Registration is now open until 11.59pm on Friday 22 September 2023. Kieran McBride, Store Director,...
Gaucho Newcastle scores big with new partnership alongside Newcastle Falcons
Gaucho Newcastle, the renowned Argentine steak restaurant located in the heart of Newcastle, has recently announced its latest partnership with the Newcastle Falcons. The new partnership comes as the Premiership Rugby Cup kicks off with a 17-40 win for the Newcastle Falcons against Ampthill on Saturday 9 September. As a...
Sage Gateshead becomes The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Today this home for live music lovers shared its new name and brand inspired by the idea that ‘music lives and grows here’. People from across the North East of England shared their experiences of the charity and live music to shape its new identity. The search for Sage...
Global underwater hub makes waves in region with northern office opening
Global Underwater Hub (GUH), the trade and industry development body representing the UK’s growing £8 billion underwater industry, has opened a new north England regional office in Newcastle upon Tyne. The new premises mark the next phase in the organisation’s plans to support the future growth of this diverse,...
Young people to pay no more than £3 for unlimited day travel across the North East
Young people aged 21 and under across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Durham can now travel all day by bus, Tyne and Wear Metro and the Shields Ferry for just £3 – thanks to the launch of a brand-new ticket, funded by the region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan. The...
Rob Andrew becomes Newcastle Falcons’ honorary president
Rob Andrew is returning to the Newcastle Falcons family, with the England and Lions great taking on a role as honorary president. The former fly-half spent more than a decade at the club as a player and director of rugby, steering the Falcons to promotion into the top-flight and...
North East businesses gift mental health support to the region’s children through creative intervention programme
A unique programme supporting children aged 7-11 years with their mental health has secured the backing of two of the region’s most prominent businesses. Law firm Muckle LLP and architecture practice Ryder Architecture have joined forces with award winning theatre, drama, and creative learning company Mortal Fools to support...
100% retention rate for Newcastle headquartered law firm as it welcomes 9 newly qualified solicitors
Leading Northern law firm Ward Hadaway, with offices in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle, has announced the appointment of nine newly qualified solicitors following a successful training period. Each of the nine graduates have qualified as solicitors and are remaining with the firm, working within a diverse range of departments....