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Space Architests Celebrate Two Decades Of Designing Schools With 85th Building Plan Submission
Leading North East practice Space Architects is celebrating 20 years of designing schools, with the submission of plans for their 85th building, a multi-million-pound school in Hyde, Greater Manchester. The firm’s first secondary education project in the public sector was Blyth Community College, which opened in Northumberland in 2002. Since...
Feeling the weight of the future on your shoulders? Here are some top tips to help cope with the pressure and really start focusing on who you want to be.  Being told you have to make a serious life decision that majorly affects the rest of your life at the...
Harvey Neve Appointed New Director of Health and Education at Fimatix
Fimatix has announced the appointment of Harvey Neve as Director of Health and Education, where he will lead the company’s work in these sectors. Drawing on his extensive experience at Public Health England, the Department for Education and at the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency, Harvey will help to...
Free College Spots Available For North East School Leavers
School leavers unsure of what to do next are being offered free places at four North East colleges. The Military Preparation Colleges at Gateshead Stadium; the Army Reserve Centre, Norton Road, Stockton; Beacon of Light, Stadium Way, Sunderland and Catterick Garrison prepare 16-19-year-olds for a wide variety of careers both...
Should You Learn To Drive Before Starting University?
If you are nearing the end of your secondary school education, you may be wondering whether it’s a good idea to get your driving license before you move on to university. Looking around you at your peers, you may not be sure which is the best option. Some of...
Northern Rail's Recruitment Drive: No Experience Needed to Start Your Railway Career
Northern is looking to recruit more than 300 drivers and conductors across the North of England this year.  The train operator says the roles are part of a normal, ongoing process to recruit as and when existing staff members retire, earn promotions or join another company. It is looking to hire...
Video Networking Platform Creating Opportunities For The Youths During Covid-19
A new video networking platform called Meeow has been boosting confidence amongst solopreneurs and creating opportunities for young people during the pandemic. Utilising the power of random, the platform has been providing a window for fellow solopreneurs and young entrepreneurs from around the world to connect, collaborate and seek much-needed...
A new lease of life for a former Undertaker
A newly qualified firefighter has been giving a fresh lease of life after passing his final after giving up his job as an undertaker to keep his community safe. In their biggest recruitment drive in years, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have welcomed 32 new recruits this...
Gateshead College Designs A Unique Data Analyst Apprenticeship
A North East college has created a unique and highly bespoke approach to help employers recruit young talent from across the region. Working with Home Group, one of the UK’s largest housing associations, Gateshead College designed a bespoke data analyst apprenticeship to help the organisation appoint a new apprentice data...
Big Issue North once again not permitted to sell the magazine during third national lockdown
As England enters the third lockdown, Big Issue North vendors face a dire predicament: they are once again not permitted to sell the magazine. The 350 people who sell Big Issue North are self-employed, buying magazines from offices across the North West, Yorkshire and the Humber for £1.50 before selling...

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