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Ride-Hailing App, Bolt, Launches In Newcastle
Bolt - the UK’s second-largest ride-hailing app - is finally coming to Newcastle in the next stage of its regional expansion. The fastest-growing mobility platform in the world, with 50 million users globally, is launching its affordable service in Newcastle city centre on Wednesday. The highly anticipated launch from Bolt will...
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,...
New Merger Sees Forces Joining To Become One Of The Biggest Insurance Brokers Across The UK
Bespoke Financial Newcastle completes a merger with Bespoke Financial Group and its sister company Bespoke Health to combine their resources for clients across the North East. With over 100 advisors operating across all firms, the merger comes as part of a wider plan to create more job opportunities, as they...
Plans For Development Of Former Allied Irish Bank North East Office Submitted
New plans for a multi-million pound mixed residential and hospitality development on the landmark site of a former bank headquarters in the heart of Newcastle have been submitted for approval. The move will see the former Allied Irish Bank (AIB) northeast office, which has stood vacant for over 8 years...
Local Housebuilder's New Projects Expected To Create 450 New Jobs
In a major boost to the North East economy, five-star housebuilder Barratt Developments North East, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has announced plans to launch 13 new developments this year, building over 1,400 new homes and creating 465 jobs. In line with meeting the demand for...
Tech Sectors Remains Most Attractive As Equity Activity Increased In 2020
The proportion of total UK equity finance going to smaller businesses in the North East is in line with the region’s share of UK high growth businesses, at three per cent in 2020, according to the British Business Bank’s Small Business Equity Tracker, published today.   The North East saw a...
Honour Health Named Dental Team Of The Year
Staff members at a renowned Newcastle-based dental practice are all smiles after being named the best dental team in the UK, in recognition of their outstanding commitment to patient care throughout COVID-19. Honour Health, based in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, has won the prestigious title of Dental Team of the...
Drone Technology Helping To Combat Woodland Fires
A young filmmaker’s skills with his professional drone helped Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) obtain vital information to combat a serious woodland fire in the north of the county. Daniel Wilkinson (22) runs dwmedia from his offices in the old Steamboat Hotel in Blyth. His digital media company has...
Housing Development By PrP Igloo Attracting New Residents To The Region
An innovative North East housing development is attracting ‘ex pats’ who have decided to return to the region. Around 90 percent of the 28 properties at Steenberg’s Yard in Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley have already been sold, with buyers preparing to move in this summer. The development, created by PfP Igloo, has...
Freemasons - A New Strategic Partner of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
More than 30,000 young people with disabilities and special educational needs will be able to take part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, thanks to a grant of £300,000 from the Freemasons. The Freemasons have become a strategic partner of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE), funding a new national...

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