Washington-based packaging firm PFF Group has established a new health division following its appointment to manufacture 360 million disposable polythene aprons for frontline NHS staff and social care workers.
The contract from the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has seen the company create 100 new jobs and invest more than £2m in custom-built machines, designed and built in the UK.
PFF Group, which also has offices in Keighley,...
Former GB Olympian and Vitality Performance Champion Lizzie Simmonds shared her time to talk about health and well-being with NPH Group.
Following on from our initial kick-off for our programme of Health and Wellbeing activity, we had a great opportunity through our link with Vitality Insurance, to host a call...
With much of the UK under restrictions, heading out for some half-term fun with the kids seems to be off the cards.
To keep parents and their little ones entertained at home throughout the school break, Matalan has discovered the best virtual activities for kids that you can enjoy from...
Wallsend-based healthcare technology provider, Clarity Informatics, has today announced that it has been acquired by fast-growing software group Agilio Software.
Over the past two decades, Clarity has established itself as one of the UK’s largest providers of IT solutions to Primary Care healthcare professionals and organisations including GPs, GP...
Tips For A First Football Experience In Newcastle
Newcastle is home to one of the most historic football clubs in all of the United Kingdom. That club, Newcastle United, was founded way back in 1892, and has often resided in the top flight of English football in the century-plus since....
Fire investigators have been working with a Newcastle housing provider to keep high-rise residents across the city safe.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) last week conducted a series of tests at a high-rise tower block in a bid to reduce dangerous fires.
They were joined by staff from...
Newcastle Falcons have named their side for Friday night’s Premiership Rugby Cup trip to Sale Sharks.
Samoan international prop Logovi’i Mulipola returns to the side at tight-head prop, Newcastle making seven changes from the team which won 34-27 at home to Wasps in last Saturday’s opening pool game.
Rob Farrar starts...
Research from Nationwide Building Society shows over a quarter of children (30%) in Newcastle consider footballers to be their biggest role models
1 in 10 (14%) children in Newcastle are hoping to become footballers when they grow up
73% of parents think grassroots football clubs should do more...
Megan Armstrong, a skilled chef hailing from the North East, has recently earned the prestigious title of Young Pastry Chef of the Year.
At the age of 26, Megan is a valued member of the 21 Hospitality Group in Newcastle. Her exceptional abilities shone brightly as she secured the...
A leading North East pub is welcoming the changing season with a new autumn menu.
The Blackbird, at Ponteland, prides itself on using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, with head chef, Ralph Hellens, adding new dishes year-round.
And those heading to the venue can enjoy a selection of new starters, including...
