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.
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.
Birmingham City Council plans new parking fees at three major parks in 2026 to raise funds, sparking fierce opposition from residents and political parties. Find out the details and what it means for visitors.
Struggling with post-Christmas debt? Citizens Advice offers a vital 5-step plan for UK households to regain financial control, from budgeting to the Breathing Space scheme. Get help now.
Discover the standout North East businesses of 2025, from tech triumphs to green energy leaders, driving regional economic growth. Read the full list now.
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.
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.
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.
Shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons risk fines for misusing parent and child parking bays. A study reveals 25% misuse, with one mother fined £260. Know the rules to avoid penalties.
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.
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.
A meticulously designed 130 sq ft studio flat in Pimlico, comparable to a caravan, is on the market for £294,900. It features an Italian wall-bed, floating concrete floors and bespoke carpentry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wirral Council reveals advanced negotiations for a tenant at its costly, empty Irvine building in the £75m Birkenhead Commercial District, a potential boost for the town centre.
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?
Spain approves a major smoking ban for beaches, bars & terraces. Tourists face new rules as health minister targets 140 daily tobacco deaths. Read the full details.
Nearly half of UK motorists want larger parking bays as cars grow bigger. Calls mount for Labour to update 50-year-old guidelines to tackle 'autobesity'.
Developer Richborough unveils plans for 650 dwellings and a new country park on land off Whitmore Road. Public consultation open until December 7.
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.
County Durham's Filtronic awarded £1.2m to build a high-power Ka-band amplifier, boosting next-gen satellite communications for in-flight WiFi and 5G. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore the inside of Birmingham's Spring Hill Library, perfectly preserved like a time capsule three years after its controversial closure. Discover the community's fight for its future.
A Birmingham office worker claims men and women have been separated at work, with one female employee allegedly sacked after complaining. Is this legal in the UK?
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