Major new festival will celebrate region’s tech sector
A MAJOR new regional festival to promote and celebrate the north east’s growing tech sector has been launched. Organised by…
Spaces going quickly for Mussel Club’s biggest-ever Sunderland event
REGIONAL business networking organisation The Mussel Club will host its biggest ever Sunderland meeting at the beginning of next month.…
‘Sweet Caroline’ needs the help of women footballers
ARE you a woman in your 60s who played – or still plays – football? If so, an award-winning arts…
Dynamo’s future and benefits revealed at networking event
DYNAMO, the region’s tech network, will host its first networking event of the year next week. The event, jointly hosted…
Warm welcome awaits ice-mile swim film
A MOVING documentary about a Sunderland swimmer training for an ‘Ice Mile’ will receive its regional premiere in her home…
Opencast hits 400 employees as rapid expansion continues
INDEPENDENT technology consultancy Opencast has reached a milestone on its rapid expansion journey with the recruitment of its 400th employee.…
‘Santa Sisters’ set to light up The Fire Station
TICKETS are flying out for a special Christmas performance by one of Sunderland’s favourite bands. The Cornshed Sisters will bring…
Museum volunteer gains national recognition
A VOLUNTEER working with Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens has won a prestigious national award. Sarah Robson, from Silksworth, Sunderland,…
Early stage founders meet inspiring entrepreneurs
EARLY stage business owners enjoyed two days of inspirational learning and networking. Business owners with companies less than a year…
Opencast talent engagement team scoops recruitment award
Fast-growing independent technology consultancy Opencast was this week named as the winner of the 2022 In House Recruitment Award for…
Winners unveiled for Washington Open art exhibition
A STUNNING exhibition of artwork from talented artists living and working in the region has gone on show at Arts…
Dynamo increases focus on sustainability
DYNAMO, the region’s tech network, has increased its focus on sustainability. A recent conference run in co-operation with Amazon Web…
Yard’s own ‘Repair Shop’ to the rescue
WHEN Hoults Yard projects chief Mark Coulter needed a new spire for the landmark Clock Tower within his business hub,…
Music at The Fire Station is all you’ll want for Christmas
WRAPPED up in a bow and sparkled with tinsel – Christmas at Sunderland’s newest music venue is the perfect way…