UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND GRADUATIONS: Pandemic couldn’t prevent first nurse apprentices graduating
When a group of nurses looking to develop their skills signed up to a new apprenticeship degree programme – little…
Motorhome conversions rise by nearly a third – summer warning for renovators
Demand for motorhome conversions has hit a 29% high this year, January to May 2022, up from a steady average…
Immunology academic’s community rally for vaccine uptake
A Sunderland academic is part of a North-East engagement project which aims to increase Covid-19 vaccine uptake in underserved communities…
Are more people abusing alcohol since COVID-19?
COVID-19 took the world by storm. Who figured we would spend the next 2 and a half years at home…
10 Steps to Encourage a Safe Return to the Office After Lockdown
With lockdown placing a huge strain on both individuals and businesses now, many of us are feeling eager to return…
Racing against the clock to avoid being driven out of business by the pandemic
Companies worldwide face huge challenges due to coronavirus. PETER BARRON talks to one successful North-East entrepreneur striving to avoid being…
YARM SCHOOL MAKES 600 MASKS FOR KEY WORKERS
Staff at Yarm School have made more than 600 face masks to help local key workers stay safe during the…
Emeli Sandé: University Chancellor’s thanks to pandemic key workers
Multi-platinum selling singer and University of Sunderland Chancellor Emeli Sandé has sent a special message of thanks to key workers.…
Vital cash injection for SMEs reaches £50m
More than 4,000 Newcastle businesses have received vital cash grants totalling over £50m to help them through the coronavirus pandemic.…
Lockdown learners rise to the challenge
LOCKDOWN learners have been rising to the challenge of home-schooling with an array of ingenious projects. Pupils from Marchbank Free…
How to Protect Your Restaurant During Lockdown
Covid-19 has brought with it a flurry of disappointing, albeit necessary changes, for an unexpected start to summer. Pubs, shops,…
Darlington College awarded ‘EdTech demonstrator’ status for its online teaching expertise
TEACHING staff and businesses from across the country have been tapping into North East expertise as college tutors continue to…
Five million commuters could take to two wheels in post-pandemic rush for cycling
Five million commuters could take to two wheels in post-pandemic rush for cycling 18% of commuters in the North of…
Darlington couple gets keys to first house during lockdown
A Darlington couple is celebrating after collecting the keys to their first home thanks to Thirteen’s shared ownership scheme. Ella…