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red british bus with a canada flag nearby in british countryside (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Go North East (GNE) bus drivers have taken an unusual step to bring an end to an ongoing strike over pay, which began on October 28th. In an effort to resolve the dispute, a delegation consisting of two bus drivers and two union officials from GNE travelled to Canada...
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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...
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Fake goods with a value of thousands of pounds have been seized in Newcastle. Jewellery, clothes and footwear – destined to be sold over Facebook – were confiscated from a home in the city’s East End. Trading Standards suspect the goods seized would have been sold during the lucrative run-up to...
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...
Kinder Castle nursery is still open as usual for those workers playing a critical role in the fight against the coronavirus Operating as normal, the nursery’s approach to the pandemic crisis has been focused on ensuring its children and families stay calm, positive and settled during these difficult times. A key...
If you’re a property investor, you’ll know that one of the most crucial steps you can take to ensure you are on the right track with your investment, is to create a property investment strategy. Whether you are a beginner or experienced investor, having a strategy is important as...
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...

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