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...
The train drivers’ union ASLEF has agreed to restore Rest Day Working on TransPennine Express (TPE).
“I very much welcome today’s announcement that agreements have been reached to restore Rest Day Working at TransPennine Express.
Efficient and reliable rail services across the North are fundamental to our transport system and this...
To enhance the effectiveness of each donation, The People's Kitchen, a prominent charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals in the Northeast, is shifting away from partnerships with third-party donation agencies in the lead-up to their Christmas campaign.
This strategic shift aims to guarantee that every donation goes directly to...
While the majority of individuals are occupied with thoughts of summer vacations and making their way to the shore, this particular time of year finds the cherished local charity already contemplating the upcoming Christmas season.
The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, part of Newcastle Hospitals Charity, is thrilled to announce its...
GAME CHANGERS represents a collaborative odyssey delving into climate activism, accomplished through an immersive decision-making game and live performance.
The project emerges from the innovative collaboration between the interactive studio Megaverse, esteemed academics, creative minds, and cutting-edge technologists.
Three actors in motion capture as avatars, joined by a fourth as...
A former student of Gateshead College has created a new comedy pilot show, which recently premiered at the BBC Comedy Festival in Cardiff.
The show, titled "Where it Ends," features an exceptional cast that includes Charlie Hardwick, known for her roles in Emmerdale and Billy Elliott, comedian Lauren Pattison,...
The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking to expand its dedicated team by filling multiple job vacancies. Positions available range from health advisors to advanced practitioners.
This call to action extends to individuals throughout the region who are eager to contribute to a life-saving...
A complimentary Get Into Teaching event is scheduled for the North East, aimed at inspiring individuals to consider a profession in education and gain deeper insights into the life of a teacher.
This event welcomes participants of all backgrounds, including those exploring a career transition later in life.
The event,...
The Race for Life reemerges in 2024, encompassing events throughout the North East, spanning Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, and County Durham.
PEOPLE across the region are being invited to kick start the New Year by signing up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Newcastle and anyone who joins this...
A quick-thinking five-year-old has been hailed as a hero for his role in saving his mother from drowning after she accidentally fell into the River Wear.
On a sunny Wednesday evening, Kimberley Allison, a business owner, and her son Logan were enjoying a pleasant walk along the River Wear in...
