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Newcastle University is to spearhead a project to encourage ‘garage-level’ breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Many of science’s greatest advances have resulted from people tinkering in their garages. The inventor of the telephone Alexander Graham Bell set up a workshop behind his father’s house, and Walt and Roy...
Best Dressed Christmas Workspace in North Tyneside
Businesses in North Tyneside went all out to decorate their shops, offices and workspaces for Christmas thanks to a competition organised by North Tyneside Business Forum.  The competition was aimed at getting people to feel good about their workspace and encourage customers to visit their premises to see the yuletide...
£9.4m Northumberland Development Reaches Completion
The latest phase of a £9.4m contemporary living complex in Northumberland has been completed with eight new bungalows ready to welcome new owners. North East housing association, Bernicia, is currently developing Rosebrough in Cramlington with 60 high-quality homes for mature people. It comprises 48 self-contained apartments for rent, four Tyneside...
Uncanned: Silverbean Hosts Free Online Conference For Ambitious Marketeers
Global affiliate marketing agency Silverbean is hosting a one-day-only free online conference for ambitious marketing professionals with speakers from brands such as Coca-Cola, Bloom & Wild and WWF. The event, set to take place on 23rd September 2020, will feature 15-20 minute talks on a range of topics, including engaging...
Summers Independent Optician Named National Opticians Practice of The Year
On Wednesday 18th of August from 1.00pm – 1.45pm, Summers Independent Optician will officially receive the coveted National Opticians of the Year award from the trade association, Optical Success Academy, in a ceremony at the practice: 407 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5AN. The Mayor of Gateshead, Councillor...
New Report Highlighting Co Wheels' Influence In Newcastle
National car club Co Wheels, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has released its social impact report highlighting its influence on environmental, social, and business factors in the UK. After a tumultuous year for the country in trying to reconcile everyday travel needs with wider economic and environmental consequences, the findings...
Theatre Company Chair Back for Encore Performance
The new Chair of an Amble based theatre company has had a baptism of fire thanks to a combination of COVID restrictions and the devastating effects of Storm Arwen. However, her wealth of experience in business and the arts is already having positive results and the company is looking forward...
Newcastle Charities Benefits From The Garfield Weston Foundation's Grants
Two Newcastle charities have benefited from a grant of £6,500 each from the Garfield Weston Foundation together with strategic planning support from a team of business and charity leaders.  Disability North in South Gosforth and The Children’s Foundation based in Newcastle’s RVI were each declared as one of just 20,...
Brian Dilley has been appointed Chair of the North East Business Resilience Centre, which  helps businesses manage and respond to cybercrime. Brian brings over 20 years’ experience in fraud and financial crime to the role, which will see him leading the esteemed Board in guiding the work and support the...
Nimbus Ninety Announces Speakers For The Next Chief Disruptor LIVE: Virtual In April
Nimbus Ninety reveals stellar speaker line-up for Chief Disruptor LIVE: Virtual April 2021 Agenda includes top business leaders from Google, Stella McCartney, Oxfam, and more Nimbus Ninety, the UK’s home for disruptive thinking, has today revealed the speaker line-up for its next bi-annual Chief Disruptor LIVE: Virtual, taking place 26-27 April...

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