A popular North East horse-riding school specialising in therapeutic riding sessions for people with disabilities has been given a new lease of life thanks to a generous donation from AkzoNobel Ashington. The Pegasus Centre, which is home to … [Read more...] about Rosette of approval for local horse-riding centre following AkzoNobel makeover
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County Durham Handyperson Service reaches finals for top national award
A popular service that helps people to live independently for longer has been shortlisted for a top national award. The Bernicia County Durham Handyperson Service, which is headquartered in Pity Me, has been placed on the finalists list for … [Read more...] about County Durham Handyperson Service reaches finals for top national award
Students help fashion business break into the US market
A consultancy project led by a team of students from Northumbria University, Newcastle, is helping a growing fashion business expand into new markets in the USA. Final year business students Taleh Nadirov, Lucy Watters, Andria Chatzigiannakou … [Read more...] about Students help fashion business break into the US market
Kit investment drives expansion plans at North East plastics manufacturer
A North East-based multi-use plastics manufacturer has invested over £170,000 in an upgraded range of cutting-edge machinery to diversify its offer in precision injection mould tooling services. Omega Plastics has invested in an Agie Carmilles … [Read more...] about Kit investment drives expansion plans at North East plastics manufacturer
Graeme Cook appointed as operations director at AVID Technology Group
Award-winning, UK automotive clean-tech firm AVID Technology Group has strengthened its leadership team with another strategic appointment. Graeme Cook joins the business as operations director to assist in the delivery of AVID’s growth … [Read more...] about Graeme Cook appointed as operations director at AVID Technology Group
Northumberland National Park celebrates milestone anniversary with special exhibition at The Sill
As National Parks across the UK celebrate 70 years since the 1949 Act of Parliament that established the family of UK National Parks, Northumberland National Park has launched an exciting new interactive exhibition at The Sill: National Landscape … [Read more...] about Northumberland National Park celebrates milestone anniversary with special exhibition at The Sill
Newcastle-based educational trust awarded prestigious Research School status by EEF
A mixed multi academy trust in Newcastle has beaten competition from over 200 applicants across the country to have one of its schools named one of 10 new designated Research Schools. Led by Walkergate Community School, which operates as part … [Read more...] about Newcastle-based educational trust awarded prestigious Research School status by EEF
Lynemouth Power Station at the heart of the football community
A big-hearted donation by one of South East Northumberland’s largest employers has enabled local football club, Bedlington Terriers FC, to provide its players, staff and visitors with rapid emergency response should it ever be … [Read more...] about Lynemouth Power Station at the heart of the football community
Students tee-up strategy to help drive business for golf clubs across the North
New research carried out by business students at Northumbria University is set to help struggling golf clubs across the North of England to futureproof their operations and drive revenue. Keen to grow golf tourism in the area and tackle the … [Read more...] about Students tee-up strategy to help drive business for golf clubs across the North
Former site manager takes over the reins with a national remit at Essity Prudhoe Mill
Global tissue manufacturer Essity has announced a change in leadership at its Tynedale plant. Stocksfield man, Tony Richards, currently Essity’s Manufacturing Excellence Director for professional hygiene and a former site manager at Prudhoe … [Read more...] about Former site manager takes over the reins with a national remit at Essity Prudhoe Mill
