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North East’s global marine insurer, NorthStandard, reports continuous growth in a year of geopolitical uncertainty
NorthStandard, headquartered on Newcastle’s Quayside and one of the North East’s largest companies, has reported strong financial results, alongside an award-winning year of creating meaningful…

Verdant Parks Continues Commitment To Neuro-inclusive Travel With Launch of UK-first Predictability Pack
Leading Scotland and North East holiday park operator, Verdant Parks, has committed to helping families with neurodiverse children reduce the stress and unexpected surprises of…

Building on success: Amethyst Homes bolsters its team
Amethyst Homes has appointed 38-year-old Anton Chilton as Site Manager for its Vallum Heights development in Newcastle, bringing over 16 years of construction industry expertise…

‘Rain me in’ Radio 1’s Big weekend fans urged to limit impact on environment
As thousands prepare to descend on Sunderland’s Herrington Country Park for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, experts at Wave are encouraging festivalgoers to stay hydrated…

Leading city centre residential property agents form northern partnership
A group of leading residential property sales and lettings agents from four major northern cities have joined forces and created a new network to collaborate,…

Numbers Add Up As Casa Group Expands With Finance Division
Casa Group, one of the UK’s fastest growing property service groups, is expanding with the launch of a new financial services division.

Newcastle College wins big at prestigious education awards
Newcastle College has won two prestigious education awards in recognition of its outstanding community engagement work in the North East and the impressive achievements of…

North East charity celebrates 20 years of ‘Clown Doctors’ bringing laughter to children in hospital
The pioneering programme that has brought laughter, comfort and emotional support to thousands of children in hospital across the North East is celebrating a major…

Could gamification solve the UK small business sales slowdown?
Recent data from Xero revealed that many UK small businesses experienced a difficult start to 2026, with over 400,000 businesses using the software reporting sales…

Formula One Autocentres on the road to expansion after completing acquisition of 35 ATS sites
More than 130 jobs have been saved after Formula One Autocentres completed the acquisition of 35 sites from ATS Euromaster.

iamproperty expands sales team with summer recruitment drive as auction demand continues to surge
The UK’s largest residential property auctioneer iamproperty has announced huge team growth within its auction department, with 170 auction specialists now in post and plans…

Newcastle College launches The Canteen Club to nurture next generation of culinary talent
Newcastle College has launched The Canteen Club, an initiative supporting its most talented cookery students through masterclasses, competitions and industry experiences.

Newcastle College Energy Academy expansion approved
Plans to expand Newcastle College’s Energy Academy in Wallsend have been approved by North Tyneside Council, marking a major milestone in the development of a…

Sari Schorr Set To Premiere Her New Studio Album ‘Running Wild’ In Full During Headline Uk 2026 Tour
US chart-topping American singer-songwriter Sari Schorr is returning to UK stages to perform twelve headline shows in April and May – and has announced that…

Modern Day Knights Take On Daring Mission
Latter-day knights have been spotted at medieval castle hotel, Langley Castle, in Langley-on-Tyne near Hexham, Northumberland where intrepid raiders scaled the walls in an attempt…

North East charities collaborate for ‘Heroes on the Hospital Walls’ community abseiling event
Newcastle Hospitals Charity have partnered with Chuf (Children’s Heart Unit Fund) to host the inaugural ‘Heroes on the Hospital Walls’ event.

Small businesses explore renewable and green energy options
One in six small business owners (17%) say now is the time to explore renewable or green energy options, in an attempt to lower costs…

Local architecture practice strengthens national custodial portfolio
Durham-based architectural practice Howarth Litchfield has cemented its growing reputation in the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) sector, securing a raft of national custodial projects with…

Luxury Apartments in Historic Hexham Open for Viewing
Prospective buyers will have the opportunity to view a collection of luxury apartments in one of Hexham’s most attractive and historic locations when youngsRPS hosts an Open…

A new chapter for Willow Burn’s bereavement services
A Consett based house builder, is supporting the creation of a heartwarming new children’s book at Willow Burn Hospice in Lanchester, County Durham.

Verdant Parks launches UK’s first purpose built neurodivergent friendly caravan
Leading Scotland and North East holiday park operator, Verdant Parks, has unveiled the UK’s first purpose-built neuro-divergent friendly caravan as part of a £5million investment…

Dale Power Solutions opens Southern Hub
Dale Power Solutions, one of the UK’s largest critical power backup engineering firms, has opened a new, expanded facility in St Albans.

Newcastle College recognised for its commitment to women and girls in the North East
Newcastle College has been awarded White Ribbon Accreditation by White Ribbon UK, recognising its commitment to ending violence against women and girls and building a…

12 Net Zero Projects Selected for Borderlands Energy Investment Programme
The Borderlands Energy Investment Programme (BEIP) has completed its Call for Projects process, selecting 12 local initiatives to accelerate the region’s transition to net zero.