Aspiring to help: Running the Extra Mile to Support Local Charities
Colleagues at Aspire Technology Solutions showcased their dedication by participating in the Great North Run to support local charities This past weekend, the dedicated team members of Gateshead-based Aspire Technology Solutions donned their running shoes and participated in the iconic Great North Run, demonstrating their commitment to supporting local...
Belsay Awakes: Historic House and Gardens back in Bloom after Major Conservation
A major two-year project of conservation and revival at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens in Northumberland is now complete, English Heritage announced today (23 August), as the charity revealed the results of major work to conserve Belsay’s Hall, Castle and Coach House, and rejuvenate the renowned historic gardens. Thanks...
Newcastle’s health expertise attracts national conference to the region
Newcastle’s strengths in healthcare and academia have attracted a specialist conference in paediatric dentistry to the region. The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) Annual Scientific Conference 2023 will take place 14th and 15th September, with an additional Teachers’ Study Day taking place on the 13th. Hosted on Northumbria University’s City Campus...
Northern Lights launches fundraiser for children’s play area at Leazes Park
On International Day of Charity, Northern Lights announces its pledge to support Urban Green Newcastle and extra charitable initiatives to support Newcastle Hospitals Charity and Children’s Heart Unit Fund. Northern Lights, the Christmas light trail that debuts at Leazes Park this winter has announced a charitable partnership with Urban...
Northumbria University retains HR Excellence in Research Award
Northumbria is one of a select number of UK institutions to have retained the HR Excellence in Research (HREiR) Award, which it has now held for a decade. The HREiR award is a voluntary initiative which recognises the University’s commitment to improving working conditions and providing career development opportunities...
Corendon Airlines Launches Summer 2024 Dalaman flights from Newcastle International Airport
Corendon Airlines has put flights to Dalaman on sale for summer 2024 from Newcastle International Airport. The new summer 2024 programme comes in addition to the airline’s summer 2024 flights to Antalya, which went on sale earlier this year. This summer, Newcastle International Airport has seen its largest ever...
Pioneering regional solicitor apprenticeship scheme produces its first graduate
Muckle LLP’s Ben Evans has passed his solicitor apprenticeship and will become one of the North East’s first solicitor apprentices to qualify via the North East Solicitor Apprenticeship (NESA) programme. The firm was one of the founding members of the innovative programme, created in response to growing university fees...
Aspire named as supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Network Services 3 Framework
Notably, Aspire Technology Solutions is the only North East Supplier to be named on four lots that relate to managed connectivity and unified communications, further extending its service offering to the public sector. Award winning IT managed service and cyber security provider, Aspire Technology Solutions, has announced that it...
Full steam ahead: Growing our visitor economy post-pandemic
New STEAM* figures have revealed the economic impact of tourism in the North East is up 37% on 2021. Tourism continues to be the fourth largest sector in the North East and is England’s third largest employer. David Bowe, Research Manager at NGI, talks about the acceleration of tourism...
Newcastle business owner from Parkers Chauffeurs invited to exclusive event at 10 Downing Street
Parkers Chauffeurs, based in Newcastle provides nationwide superior Chauffeur services to their VIP clientele. Managing Director, Laurence Beck, was recently invited to 10 Downing Street for an exclusive event to discuss business policies, share insights, and explore future collaborations. The impressive invitation extended to Mr Beck is a recognition...