North East's Biggest 2025 Deals: Investments & Acquisitions
From a £1bn battery plant to a £50m engineering buyout, discover the 10 biggest investments and acquisitions that shaped the North East economy in 2025. Explore the details here.
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North East's Best Companies 2025 Announced
Discover the standout North East businesses of 2025, from tech triumphs to green energy leaders, driving regional economic growth. Read the full list now.
50 Jobs Created as Glow Announces Major North East Expansion
County Durham wellness brand Glow is creating 50 new jobs with five new stores planned for 2026, starting with a Newcastle city centre opening. Discover the multimillion-pound investment plans.
Teen's 'exam stress' symptoms turn out to be brain tumour
Katie-Jo Bartlett, 19, from Newcastle, saw colours on her exam paper and had an unsteady gait. Initially dismissed as exam stress, she was later diagnosed with a brain tumour. Read her story.
Sunshine Fund's 2025: A Year of Fundraising for NE Kids
The Sunshine Fund reflects on a busy 2025 of fundraising events, from a skydive to a coastal trek, supporting disabled children across the North East. Discover their year and how to get involved for 2026.
Paintball Gun Pointed at Boy's Head in Newcastle Row
A 12-year-old boy feared he would be killed when Michael Jarvie pointed a paintball gun at his head in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Read the full court details and sentence.
First North East Elevate Fund Deal Backs Newcastle Wellness Studio
Reform Studio on Newcastle's Quayside is the first business backed by the new £35m North East Elevate Fund. The wellness centre will offer reformer pilates, yoga, and sound healing, creating jobs and boosting the local economy.
North East tech firm hedgehog lab buys Edinburgh's Label Sessions
Newcastle-based digital consultancy hedgehog lab acquires Scottish innovation firm Label Sessions, creating a unique proposition combining AI delivery with a network of 500+ experts. Read the full story.
Pupil dies after medical emergency at Newcastle school
A pupil has tragically died after a major emergency response at St Wilfrid's RC College in Newcastle. The school is closed as the community mourns.
Solihull College raises £17k for charity in 2025
Staff and students at Solihull Sixth Form College have raised more than £17,000 in 2025, supporting causes from West Africa to local health charities. Discover their incredible fundraising journey.
Atom Bank opens new Newcastle HQ with 600 jobs
Digital challenger bank Atom officially opens its multimillion-pound headquarters in Newcastle's historic Pattern Shop, marking a major investment in the North East's fintech sector. Read more.
Mum faces jail over £4k Oasis ticket fraud
Rosie Slater, 32, admitted conning fans with fake Oasis concert tickets. She will be sentenced in April 2026. Police urge the public to buy only from reputable sellers.
Rescue cat Batman has double hip surgery in Newcastle
A rescue cat named Batman gets a new lease on life after major surgery for a rare bone condition at Charter Vets in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Discover his incredible journey from a scrap car to recovery.
Golf Club Raises £32k for Homeless and Cystic Fibrosis Support
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre celebrates a year of community fundraising, donating £32,000 to Emmanuel House and Cystic Fibrosis support. Discover how members made a difference.
Christmas events raise £6k for children's hospice charity
A series of festive events in Cambridgeshire, including a Christmas market and a cathedral fayre, have collectively raised nearly £6,000 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH). The funds will support vital care for children and families.
Villa & Newcastle's big AFCON advantage over rivals
Aston Villa and Newcastle United will keep their full squads during the Africa Cup of Nations, giving them a crucial edge over weakened Premier League rivals. Could this impact the title race?
650 Homes and Country Park Plan for Newcastle-under-Lyme
Developer Richborough unveils plans for 650 dwellings and a new country park on land off Whitmore Road. Public consultation open until December 7.
Newcastle flat with 'floating' bed pod on sale for £199k
A unique studio apartment in central Newcastle, featuring a bed suspended from the ceiling in a blue fabric pod, has hit the market for £199,000. Discover this Manhattan-inspired space.
SkinBioTherapeutics narrows losses, forecasts 2026 growth
Newcastle's SkinBioTherapeutics reports soaring revenue and reduced losses, driven by its AxisBiotix range and a major new deal with Superdrug. The firm anticipates significant growth in 2026.
Free Santa Grotto Bus in Newcastle for 7th Year
The Sunshine Fund's free Santa Grotto Bus is back in Newcastle city centre, visiting SEND schools and offering festive joy. Donations to the charity's Big Give campaign are doubled, funding life-changing equipment for North East children.
Man walks free after gouging girlfriend's eye with thumb
Daniel Carr, 41, received a suspended sentence for assault, stalking, and attacking a police officer. Read the shocking details of the abuse and court outcome.
Hero student stops horrific rape attempt in Sunderland
Hamzah Albar intervened as Ian Hudson attacked a woman. The hero passerby has been formally commended by a judge. Read the full story of courage in Sunderland.
North East Business Growth: Key Appointments Announced
Azets announces 19 promotions in Newcastle, part of a wave of key appointments across the North East's professional services and trades sectors, signalling strong regional growth.
Newcastle tour operator hails year of transformation
Newcastle tour operator Dawson & Sanderson reports £9.9m turnover and strategic investments despite profit dip. Discover how late summer bookings boosted performance.
Sunshine Fund raises £14,500 for local families
The Sunshine Fund's quiz night raised over £14,500 for local equipment. Discover their free Santa Grotto Bus and new charity partnership with Meat:Stack this Christmas.
Santa Returns to Folkestone for Christmas 2024
Santa is coming back to Folkestone from Dec 1-17! Meet him at Harbour Arm on Dec 12. Follow the sleigh with live tracker & support local charities.
Woman raises £2k for Air Ambulance for 50th birthday
Heulwen Jones from Gwynedd has raised over £2,150 for Wales Air Ambulance through a series of fundraising challenges. Discover how her efforts support this vital lifesaving service.
Sevenoaks Vets Raise £3,683 for Cancer Research
Elands Vets from Sevenoaks doubled their fundraising for Cancer Research UK by completing the Shine Night Walk in London. Discover how their team spirit made a difference.
Lifelong Friendships at East Cheshire Hospice
Discover how Gillian Belt found purpose and friendship volunteering at East Cheshire Hospice for over 20 years after her father's care. Read her inspiring story and how Betty Malkin's knitting raises vital funds.
Macclesfield volunteer's 35-year hospice dedication
Angela Roberts fulfils her mother's dying wish by volunteering 35 years at East Cheshire Hospice. The Macclesfield support group she leads has raised over £43,000. Discover how to join.
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