A North East-based charity has been selected as the national partner for a new short film drama to help raise awareness of the effects of dementia. Dementia Matters (previously known as Dementia Care) has been confirmed as the official partner … [Read more...] about New short film set to hit all the right notes for North East dementia charity
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Love birds – penguin wedding
St Valentine’s Day is celebrated by hopeless romantics the world over as Cupid pulls back his bow and shoots the arrow of love at couples who want to be together forever; and that goes for the animal kingdom as well. This week saw a beautiful … [Read more...] about Love birds – penguin wedding
Northumberland features in a new collection of interactive visitor experiences showcasing England’s National Parks
A new collection of more than 70 bookable visitor experiences alongside over 80 accommodation providers has been launched across nine of England’s National Parks including Northumberland National Park. The collection has been supported by … [Read more...] about Northumberland features in a new collection of interactive visitor experiences showcasing England’s National Parks
Nominations wanted for the North East Hotels Association Excellence Awards 2019
It’s time again to nominate and celebrate the achievements of the brightest and best hospitality service providers in the region. Now in their 9th year, the North East Hotels Association Excellence Awards celebrates the talented people working in … [Read more...] about Nominations wanted for the North East Hotels Association Excellence Awards 2019
Bedbound prolapsed disc sufferer recovers to walk Hadrian’s Wall
The term life-changing is sparingly used when describing something incredible that has made a real difference to somebody’s life. In the case of one Northumberland man it’s the perfect way of referring to his corrective back surgery. Phil Crulley … [Read more...] about Bedbound prolapsed disc sufferer recovers to walk Hadrian’s Wall
Leading North East dementia support specialist appoints new training coordinator
A leading provider of specialist care for people living with dementia in the North East has appointed a new dedicated training coordinator to its growing team. Stuart McBean from Walker, Newcastle, has joined Dementia Matters to help develop … [Read more...] about Leading North East dementia support specialist appoints new training coordinator
Northumbria Law School makes history with two prestigious grants
Northumbria University Law School has been awarded two rounds of research seminar funding from the Modern Law Review (MLR). It is understood to be the first time a post 1992 university has been awarded this type of MLR funding twice in the same … [Read more...] about Northumbria Law School makes history with two prestigious grants
Plastering students to benefit from national partnership
The skills of over 30 plastering students from Northumberland College are benefitting from a national partnership with one of the UK’s leading providers of manufacturing materials. The Level 1, 2 and 3 Diploma in Plastering students, aged between … [Read more...] about Plastering students to benefit from national partnership
Northumbria wins share of £2 million Government fund
Government funding worth more than £44,000 has been awarded to Northumbria University’s Newcastle Business School to develop a digitally-enabled service offering free student-led consultancy to SMEs. The funding is part of a new £2 million … [Read more...] about Northumbria wins share of £2 million Government fund
Leading North East paint manufacturer partners local college to develop bespoke apprenticeship programme
Leading North East-based paint manufacturer, AkzoNobel, has joined forces with Northumberland College in order to upskill its workforce. Having already created over 160 highly-skilled jobs as well as over 100 more in the local supply chain … [Read more...] about Leading North East paint manufacturer partners local college to develop bespoke apprenticeship programme
