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Local Housebuilder Granted Planning Approval For First Of Three New Developments In Newcastle
27 January 2022: Five star housebuilder, Barratt Developments North East has been granted planning approval for the first of three new housing developments in Newcastle. Responding to the growing demand for high quality new homes, Barratt’s major plans will see over 500 new houses built across the city, which will...
North Tyneside Business Awards Winners
The best of North Tyneside’s businesses have been celebrated at the glittering North Tyneside Business Awards.  The annual awards, which are organised by the North Tyneside Business Forum, celebrate the huge contribution that businesses make to the local economy and how they make North Tyneside a great place to live,...
22-Year-Old Thanks Fire Service for Turning Her Life Around
The fire and rescue service have been thanked by a 22-year-old with a lot of talent, as she has now secured a job that will enable her to motivate future generations and turn her life around. Back in May, Meg Baines enrolled on a Prince’s Trust personal development course with...
Reward Me Now - Sam Morton and Gary Hunter
Sam Morton and Gary Hunter owners of REDU are behind Ashleigh Money Saver the UK’s leading shopping influencer. The business duo are now gearing up to launch the Reward Me Now shopping app with huge savings for UK shoppers. Sam Morton and Gary Hunter are two leading entrepreneurs based in...
A Date to Remember for This Firefighter
A newly qualified firefighter has spoken of his pride at passing his course on the seven year anniversary of his younger brother's death. Lewis McLauchlan was one of 32 new firefighters to pass out with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) before Christmas. The passing out ceremony marked the...
Free College Spots Available For North East School Leavers
School leavers unsure of what to do next are being offered free places at four North East colleges. The Military Preparation Colleges at Gateshead Stadium; the Army Reserve Centre, Norton Road, Stockton; Beacon of Light, Stadium Way, Sunderland and Catterick Garrison prepare 16-19-year-olds for a wide variety of careers both...
A Newcastle charity is giving businesses a chance to discover the benefits of hiring people with autism in a bid to increase employment rates of people with the condition. Thursday 15 September, 12pm-2.30pm Harry’s Bar, 77 Grey St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6EF Smile For Life Children’s Charity is hosting ‘Autism Awareness...
Award-winning Apprentice Josh Kane Helping To Cook Up Healthy School Meals
 A chef at a Sunderland school is reaping the benefits of on-the-job experience by running his own kitchen just three years after joining the school catering team. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (BCCET) employed Josh Kane as an apprentice in the kitchens of St Wilfrid’s RC College, based in South...
Evelyn Partners, the leading integrated wealth management and professional services group created from the merger of Tilney and Smith & Williamson, is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its presence in the North East with the team from chartered financial planning firm Scholes & Brown joining its Newcastle...
Claire Goodliff, founder of Norks Limited, which raises awareness of women’s health through their products, has used Back Her Business to secure £10,413 of funding, including £5,000 from NatWest. Jesmond-based entrepreneur Claire is just one of the scores of women in the North who has been handed the ladies-only cash...

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