Gateshead College has received five HTC Vive VR headsets from Sumo Newcastle, which will allow pupils to harness hi-tech equipment to help towards learning “real-world skills” to set them on their way in a future games industry role.
“We’re delighted to partner with Sumo to repurpose their equipment,” said Phil...
The operations director of a leading North East leisure company has been shortlisted for one of the UK’s most prestigious business awards.
The Institute of Directors has a Royal Charter to “support, represent and set standards for business leaders nationwide” and annually honours those it sees as at the forefront...
The demand for new and pre-owned luxury watches is on the rise. A watch is a great way to wear a designer piece every day, no matter the outfit or event.
Whether it's a Rolex or Omega, designer watches have intricate designs and expert craftsmanship.
The rise in demand reflects...
Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) and Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) today launch their report Green Shoots - Sowing The Seeds Of The New UK Cannabis Industry with a new assessment of the size of the UK consumer cannabidiol (CBD) market.
The sector is now estimated to generate £690 million in...
With the support of Newcastle Building Society, a children's charity from the North East is embarking on a journey to bring innovative environmental education workshops to various locations.
Kids Kabin runs a range of different workshops for young people in disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Newcastle and Middlesbrough, both from local community...
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...
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...
A new bus service connecting South Tyneside with the Royal Quays Outlet Centre in North Shields is proving beneficial for shoppers, the outlet centre, and the bus operator.
The route replaces the previous number 10/11 service that originally served South Shields, Jarrow, and The Cobalt Business Park with the new...
Some 95% of Lumo’s operational workforce has come through the Newcastle-based business’s apprentice programme in partnership with Train’d Up. In the past three years, 29 females have completed the training compared to 27 males.
Carrie Million, a newly qualified customer driver with Lumo, is proud of the promising rise in...
Design Studio Atomhawk, which has sites in Gateshead and Vancouver, has received the prestigious TIGA STAR Award which recognises excellence and best practice within the games industry.
Independently assessed, the evaluation of Atomhawk by TIGA praised the company’s clear vision for enduring success, commitment to ‘no-crunch’ culture and the promotion...
