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Warning Green Energy Boom Must Not ‘Repeat Coal Industry Mistakes’
Darlington skatepark to get North East’s first ‘resi quarter ramp’ after fundraising campaign hits target
£3.6m investment sees 20km of new water mains for Gateshead
Banks Homes launches first apprenticeship programme
Newcastle College wins big at prestigious education awards
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Warning Green Energy Boom Must Not ‘Repeat Coal Industry Mistakes’
Working-class communities must be at the heart of the green energy transition, climate action organisation Threads in the Ground has…
Darlington skatepark to get North East’s first ‘resi quarter ramp’ after fundraising campaign hits target
Young skateboarders, scooter riders and BMX bikers will soon be trying out new tricks on the North East’s first ‘resi…
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£3.6m investment sees 20km of new water mains for Gateshead
Investment in upgrades to the water network across parts of Gateshead will help to protect supplies for thousands of people.…
Banks Homes launches first apprenticeship programme
Housebuilder Banks Homes is opening up new early career opportunities in the residential property sector after launching its first apprenticeship…
Newcastle College wins big at prestigious education awards
Newcastle College has won two prestigious education awards in recognition of its outstanding community engagement work in the North East…
Bestselling Author Samantha Phillips Heads to Cannes with Blonde Ambition Film Plans
Bestselling author Samantha Phillips, renowned for her blockbuster novel Blonde Ambition, is set to attend the Cannes Film Festival as…
Search Begins for the Best Views of the Tyne for 2027 Charity Calendar
Tyne Rivers Trust has announced that the photo competition for its 2027 charity calendar is now officially open for entries.…
UKRI Board visit highlights north-east universities collaborative impact on regional progress and national innovation
The five universities of north-east England – Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside – welcomed the UK Research and Innovation…
Precursor Technology Group Accelerates AI-Driven Cyber Security Innovation with NPIF II – NEL Investment
A fast-growing cyber security specialist has received a six-figure investment from NPIF II – NEL Debt Fund, managed by NEL…
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Safety improvements for cyclists near Howdon Sewage Treatment Works as part of wider investment programme
Northumbrian Water has made improvements at the junction close to the entrance of Howdon Sewage Treatment Works (STW), helping to…
Young engineers put skills to work for hospice charity ball
YOUNG designers at a North East college have used their skills to craft unique keepsakes for an upcoming charity ball.…
Interested in volunteering to support children and families?
North east charity Nepacs are holding a volunteer open day for National Volunteers Week (1-7 June 2026) on Monday 1…
Three-quarters say potholes make them less likely to keep politicians in power
Almost three out of four motorists (72%) say that the state of roads make them less likely to keep local…
Sunderland graduate turned deputy chief pharmaceutical officer to deliver annual Hope Winch Lecture
Former Deputy Chief Pharmaceutical Officer at NHS England and University of Sunderland alum Dr Bruce Warner is set to deliver…
Why NHS Maternity Services need to become independent of government
By Lorin Lakasing, author of “Delivering the truth: Why NHS maternity care is broken and how we can fix it…