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Newcastle Hairstylist Wins North East's Hairdresser Of The Year Award
A hairdresser from Newcastle has been crowned North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year 2020 at HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional. Jonathan Turner from hair salon, Hooker & Young in Jesmond, fought off strong competition and stood out from a star-studded line up of the city’s best-known stylists...
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Vodafone has said it plans to create nearly 600 jobs at Convergys contact centre in Stephenson’s Quarter in central Newcastle. This is part of a nationwide expansion by Vodafone, in which it intends to create around 2,100 jobs customer service jobs across Britain during the next two years. Convergys, a subcontractor,...
New Strategic Partnership Fomed By North East Residential Developers To Support Growth
A North East property developer has announced the next phase of ambitious growth plans as it gears up to meet strong demand for its services and expertise. Hartlepool’s Acland Homes has agreed to an exclusive new partnership with Newcastle-based Aston Walker Developments Ltd in a move that will see it...
North East's Three Mile Inn To Re-Open
A WELL-known North East venue is to re-open following a multi-million-pound refurbishment. Three Mile Inn, at Gosforth, Newcastle, has undergone a £7.5m transformation by owner Malhotra Group plc to create a state-of-the-art hotel, bar and restaurant. And the venue has announced it will open its doors to the public on Thursday...
Reward Me Now - Sam Morton and Gary Hunter
Sam Morton and Gary Hunter owners of REDU are behind Ashleigh Money Saver the UK’s leading shopping influencer. The business duo are now gearing up to launch the Reward Me Now shopping app with huge savings for UK shoppers. Sam Morton and Gary Hunter are two leading entrepreneurs based in...
Zero Emission Buses To Be Delivered To The North East
The North East Joint Transport Committee working in partnership with Go North East, Durham County Council and Northumberland County Council has been successful in an initial Expression of Interest in an effort to secure 73 new zero-emission buses for the North East. Up to £120 million is being made available...
Local Housebuilder Granted Planning Approval For First Of Three New Developments In Newcastle
27 January 2022: Five star housebuilder, Barratt Developments North East has been granted planning approval for the first of three new housing developments in Newcastle. Responding to the growing demand for high quality new homes, Barratt’s major plans will see over 500 new houses built across the city, which will...
Dan Ferguson, 20, Has Been Named One Of Bellway's Apprentices Of The Year
A 20-year-old trainee quantity surveyor from Durham has been named one of Bellway’s apprentices of the year. Dan Ferguson, who works for the national housebuilder’s North East division, based in Gateshead, was recognised for his hard work and commitment by the company. He was one of four to be highly commended...
After five fulfilling years as a trustee, Andrea Wylie has taken up a new voluntary position at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter as Chair of the Board of Trustees. The charity, which is celebrating 125 years of providing care for animals in need this year, has also appointed Nick Manson...
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Newcastle City Council has announced a plan to kick-start the transformation of the city centre by investing in £3-million-worth of improvements. The council hopes this will result in a centre that is cleaner, healthier and safer, and better suited to the needs of shoppers, visitors and residents. Newcastle City Council will...

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