Author: Jen Walls

Everyone’s Invited, to a Weekend of Family Fun

STAR Wars stormtroopers, skateboard superstars and some of Disney’s most famous princesses will be mingling with shoppers at a special two day event – and Everyone’s Invited.

Speak Up for Accessible Libraries

STOCKTON-ON-TEES Borough Council is asking residents affected by sight loss and their families and friends to take part in a nationwide survey about library services.

Sessions to be Held by Vertical Veg Gardener

THE Vertical Veg Gardener Mark Ridsdill Smith will be hosting a workshop on growing in small spaces in Middlesbrough.

North East Process Sector Shows Its World Class Credentials

Dave Van Looy, business development manager at Eclipse Translations reflects on his visit to the NEPIC Members’ Conference and Exhibition.

Town’s £500m Investment Beginning to Bear Fruit

MAJOR regeneration projects in Middlesbrough worth £500m are beginning to bear fruit with hundreds of new jobs set to be filled.

A Cultural Beacon for the North East Theatre Lovers

AN EXTENSIVE restoration programme is set to return one of the North-East’s most prestigious theatres to its former glory.

Fitness and Friendliness Go Hand in Hand in the North East

NORTH EAST fitness fanatics have revealed that their efforts to stay fit and healthy are dramatically impacted by training in a friendly environment.

Jazz and Blues are the Food of Love

If music is the food of love, then one North East eatery has diners doubly covered.

Minsteracres Retreat Centre Benefits from Specialist Support

Minsteracres Retreat Centre, County Durham, is benefiting from the good will of Stanley-based building and roofing specialist, Hodgson Sayers.

Gordon Brown gets to the Core of Legal Issues for Small Businesses

A NORTH East law firm has launched a new business division dedicated to providing the region’s SMEs with affordable, no-nonsense legal advice.

Guisborough Peace Garden Enhanced by “Green” Partnership

Coast & Country, working in partnership with Guisborough Town Pride, has installed a topiary figure in Guisborough as part of its commitment to improving green spaces in the area.

Region Continues to Cut Unemployment

North East continues to make progress but skills shortage must be addressed.

Blackfriars Heralds Five Years of Banquet Hall Success with 1000th Event

One of the oldest buildings in Newcastle is welcoming its 1000th event to celebrate five years since it was restored to its former glory.

Town Prepares for Summer Influx

A North East seaside resort is preparing for an influx of visitors, with thousands expected over the next few weeks.

Spares Deal Brings North East Businesses Together

North East trade supplies firm Flame Heating Spares has signed a deal with heating and domestic appliance engineers 0800 Repair Gas Services, that will see the company boost its service to customers.

Freemen Show Their Pride

One of the oldest organisations in the North East is showing its pride and backing one of the region’s largest events.

Generations of Apprentices Spark Success at Family Firm

FAMILY electrical firm Ridley Bros of Gosforth is sparking success for a Newcastle student, who joins its apprenticeship scheme under the guidance of the company’s first ever apprentice.

Jungle Jake Performs at North East Event

A FORMER X Factor finalist and star of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here is heading to the North East to appear at a leading charity ball this autumn.

Stockton International Riverside Festival Returns Summer 2015

STUNNING fire gardens, circus troupes, live art and comedy will all be on show next month as SIRF returns to Stockton Town Centre with more than 100 incredible shows.

Long-Term Wildlife Survey at Proposed Highthorn Surgace Mine Site Draws to a Close

A long-term bird and wildlife survey on and around the site of a proposed new surface mine in south east Northumberland is set to draw to a close this month.

Breakfast and Conversation for North East’s Business Leaders

SKILLS, a stronger regional image and greater global connectivity were just some of the concerns laid down by North East businesses at a post-election business event, hosted by chartered accountancy practice Tait Walker.

Newton Aycliffe Company’s Charity Ball Raises Thousands to Support Families with Sick Children

A Ball to raise money for a charity set up to support the families of sick children has raised more than £6,000.

Mad Hatters and Mascots

Families from the North East are being invited to enjoy an afternoon of Mad Hatters and mascots this weekend.

Sunderland Bid Helps Sunniside to Shine

SOME OF the region’s top talents will be shining a light on Sunniside as part of a new, free festival.

Local Talent to Perform at First High Tide Fundraising Ball

Local charitable foundation, High Tide is set to deliver its very first annual fundraising ball later this year, inviting top regional talent, Samantha Durnan and Collectors Club to perform.

Coast & Country Achieves ISO 9001

Coast & Country, one of the largest regeneration and housing companies in the region, has achieved ISO 9001 certification.

Dads Can Try it First at Leading North East Spa

FAMILIES stumped on what to buy dad for Father’s Day can give him a special treat – courtesy of the North East’s newest spa.

Open Day Planned for Alnwick Extra Care Scheme

An open day has been organised for people interested in finding out more information about the new Extra Care development currently being developed in Alnwick.

210 Years of Service as Tunnel Staff Celebrate Milestones.

Seven members of staff at TT2 Limited, the company that operates the Tyne Tunnels, celebrate a combined 210 years of service at the North East infrastructure icon this year.

Northern Goldsmiths Searches for Hidden Treasure

HISTORIC Newcastle jewellers Northern Goldsmiths is calling for people in the North East to come forward with their timepieces from years gone by to collate a 3D archive.

Great Annual Savings Group Sets Out Vision to Treble Size of Business

A North East cost management firm is poised to more than treble the size of the business after kick-starting a recruitment drive that will eventually see it employ 150 people at its Seaham headquarters.

Bento Meets Bait at the Three Mile Inn

A POPULAR North East pub is going the extra mile – giving diners a Japanese-style treat, with a Tyneside twist.

Banks Group Makes First Move Into Solar Energy Market

North East property and energy firm the Banks Group is set to move into solar energy development for the first time.

Fashion Students Collections Hit the Catwalk at College Degree Show

Seventeen fashion students from a leading art and design college in the north east unveiled a series of stunning collections at a catwalk show as part of their final year degree.

NORTH EAST ACTS STAR IN FESTIVAL LINE UP

Three of the North East’s most promising acts will perform alongside some of music’s biggest names at a special event later this summer.

Be Beside the Seaside – In Darlington This Summer

FAMILIES can once again enjoy a traditional beach break this summer – right at the heart of Darlington.

North East Recruitment Company Lands Hospitality Contract

A NORTH East recruitment agency which has set up a specialised division for the hospitality industry is celebrating after landing a major contract.

Sunday for Sammy

Sunday for Sammy, the ever-popular “Geordie Command Performance” will be staged at Newcastle City Hall at 2pm and 7pm on 28th February 2016.

Billingham Library gets Building Excellence Award

Billingham’s new £2.7 million Library and Customer Service Centre has won a prestigious design award.

Bookworms Invited to Cross the Tees

A HOST of literary treats are on offer across Stockton Borough as part of the annual Crossing the Tees book festival next week.

NECC Export Expert Awarded Honour

A North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) employee who has served the region’s businesses for over 40 years has been awarded the British Empire Medal in Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Generation NE Launches Free North East Business Advice Events

North East businesses can now benefit from a programme of free events after Generation NE has teamed up with the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) and Business and IP Centre Newcastle.

Sunderland Careers Fair Extended

A CAREERS fair which launches Sunderland’s highly successful Work Discovery Week is being extended to allow a whole range of people to meet the region’s top businesses.

Public Views Sought to Improve Middlesbrough

MEMBERS of the public are being asked to put forward the issues relating to life in Middlesbrough they would like investigated.

Popularity of Restaurant Week Sees Numbers Soar

RESTAURATEURS looking forward to this year’s Middlesbrough Restaurant Week have told of its increasing popularity and increased numbers of diners.

Primary School Honoured with Early Years Quality Mark

A MIDDLESBROUGH primary school has been honoured for the high standards it sets in Early Years education.

Community Lecture Isn’t a Hard Sell

The University of Sunderland is holding the latest installment of their FREE Community Lecture Series next week (June 17), this time investigating how advertisers manage to convince us to buy their products.

Middlesbrough Sheltered Accommodation Receives Green Makeover

Residents living in a sheltered accommodation scheme in Middlesbrough raised a glass to celebrate the completion of a special garden make-over thanks to Erimus Housing, part of Thirteen Group.

In The Company of Wolves…

FAMILIES will be able to travel back through the centuries and experience what life would have been like in the North East for their medieval ancestors.

It’s Time to Shout About the North East’s Female Entrepenurial Talent

FRIDAY 12 June 2015 will see the launch of the 16th annual North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, the region’s premier award event showcasing the achievements of women in business.