New Eatwell Guide illustrates a healthy, balanced diet
New Eatwell Guide says a healthy diet should now include more fruit, vegetables and starchy carbohydrates, and fewer sugary foods…
National Apprenticeship Week 2016 – as it happens
National Apprenticeship Week runs from 14 to 18 March and this year the key themes for National Apprenticeship Week 2016…
Redcar MP calls for urgent environmental review of hazardous waste at former SSI site
Labour MP for Redcar, Anna Turley has called on the government to conduct an urgent environmental review into the former…
NHS staff to receive 1% pay rise
Following recommendations from the independent pay review bodies, theNHS Pay Review Body and the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body, the…
£3 million flood defences boost protection in North East
The Environment Agency joined forces with local business Wilton Engineering to deliver the Port Clarence flood alleviation scheme.
Rachel Sandby-Thomas has been appointed to the role of Shadow CEO of the Institute for Apprenticeships
Rachel brings her wide experience, most recently as the Director General (DG) for Skills, Deregulation and Local Growth, to the…
Lucion Environmental visualises a BIM future
National asbestos and risk management specialist, Lucion Environmental is bucking the construction industry trend by being well on its way…
Fewer adults dying from conditions directly caused by alcohol
New figures from Public Health England show fewer adults are dying from alcohol-specific conditions, such as alcoholic liver disease and…
£204 million fund for UK universities to train future science leaders and boost quantum research
Funding of over £200 million to support PhD students in engineering and physical sciences and boost the UK’s research into…
Tom urges UK government to ‘stand up for UK steel and change stance on Chinese dumping’
Ahead of today’s (29th February 2016) Opposition Day Debate on the UK Steel Industry, Chair of the All Part Parliamentary…
Securing the Future of Monkwearmouth Station Museum
Despite falling visitor numbers and £46m Government cuts, Sunderland City Council is working with partners to actively look at options…
Fenham Hall Drive ‘Pocket Park’ given funding green light
Community groups in the North East have been awarded a share of a dedicated £1.5 million fund by the Department…
New body to secure investment for Tees Valley
PLANS to drive growth, create jobs and secure the economic future of Tees Valley took a major step forward today…
New body to secure investment for Tees Valley
Plans to drive growth, create jobs and secure the economic future of Tees Valley took a major step forward on…
Lord Bourne represents the UK Government at Tata Steel task Force
Lord Bourne: "We will continue to work closely to support steel workers and their families across the country."