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New Technical Director For Barratt Developments
Barratt Developments North East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has appointed Stephen Wooldridge into the role of Technical Director. With an impressive career spanning over 13 years, Stephen brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the housebuilding industry. Having joined Barratt...
New Public Consultation Launched For Affordable Houses In Northumberland
A new public consultation for affordable homes on two Northumberland sites is being hailed by a firm of North East planning specialists as an essential boost for regional housing. The proposed developments by Advance Northumberland are for a mix of 14 affordable two and three-bedroomed properties to be built on...
New CEO Appointed By Mental Health Service Provider 'Concern Group'
North East based specialist mental health and wellbeing service provider, Concern Group, has appointed Adam Crampsie as its new chief executive. Most recently, Mr. Crampsie was the Managing Director of Bloom Procurement Services which in 2019 delivered over £28 million of social value, leading them to win the Highest...
North East Tech Company Aims To Transform Customer Experiences
An innovative North East based immersive technology company is aiming to transform the way customers engage and experience entertainment, sport, visitor attractions, hospitality and retail. Fame Media Tech – led by entrepreneur Bryan Hoare – is on a mission to transform customer experiences through mobile and content technology to help...
New Subscription Service Bringing Back Joy Into Learning
A new subscription service for teachers and schools providing quality learning resources without the need for hours of planning has been launched by Gateshead based Unique Group. The service, “Magazines for Schools” has been successfully trialled with Wingrove Primary School in Newcastle who are using the magazines to combine...
Whitley Bay Boutique Hotel Accommodates NHS Frontline Workers Unable To Return Home
Whitley Bay Boutique Hotel Gives Rooms to NHS Frontline StaffOne of Whitley Bay’s newest hospitality businesses has allocated its apartments free of charge to NHS frontline staff who are unable to return home due to COVID. Stay Coastal is a luxury self-contained apartment complex with seven rooms and suites including...
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...
Manufacturing Company 'Express Engineering' Sells Off Aerospace Division
North East manufacturing specialist Express Engineering has sold its aerospace division to focus on developing its subsea energy products business. Gateshead-based Express Engineering, a global leader in innovative manufacturing, assembly and testing solutions for the subsea oil and gas industry, has sold its aerospace division for an undisclosed sum. The aerospace division...
Barratt Developments Partners With Wildlife Charity RSPB For Nature-friendly Housing
Barratt Developments North East is celebrating its ongoing partnership with wildlife charity Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) by continuing to raise the bar for nature-friendly housing across the region with the announcement of adding further wildlife-friendly features to its new sites. By 2023, Barratt Developments North East...
Healthwatch Newcastle In Search For A New Chair For Its Committee
Christmas is just around the corner and a fantastic present for Healthwatch Newcastle would be the appointment of a new Chair for its Healthwatch Committee. Healthwatch Newcastle gathers and represents the views and experiences of children and adults on local health and social care services. They analyse and act upon...

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