The Sunshine Fund announces £8,233.29 raised over Christmas with Stagecoach, despite a depot burglary. The North East charity also launches its 2026 event calendar, including the Great North Run and a haunted castle tour.
National law firm Thompsons Solicitors is relocating its Newcastle office to the prime Wellbar building after 45 years. The move follows a multimillion-pound refurbishment of the city centre property.
Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer, his family confirmed. The football world unites in sending heartfelt messages of support to the former England manager.
Former England manager and football icon Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer. His family requests privacy as the 74-year-old legend begins treatment. Read the full statement.
Newcastle law firm Sintons LLP celebrates a record year with turnover reaching £19.3m and significant team expansion. Discover how their commercial teams drove growth and their commitment to sustainability and community.
A planned Jobcentre strike is postponed after the DWP challenged the union's ballot notice. The PCS union accuses the government of using anti-union laws to block industrial action over pay.
Wolverhampton Wanderers face a decision on Jorgen Strand Larsen's future as Tottenham and Newcastle United show January transfer interest. Read the latest updates.
Global insurer AND-E is creating 50 new jobs at its North East base in Quorum Business Park, as it brings fleet claims handling in-house. The expansion will see its Newcastle claims centre double in size.
Lee Hartley of Fairstone and Sarat Pediredla of hedgehog lab leave firms they founded. Read about their legacies and new ventures in the UK business sector.
Newcastle United are set to rival Aston Villa for Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza. The £9m-rated Spaniard is also wanted by West Ham, AC Milan and others. Read the latest transfer news.
Amber Film and Photography Collective unveils a new digital and community-focused model after the permanent closure of Newcastle's iconic Side Gallery. Discover the future plans and the new wellness hub now on the Quayside.
Bristol hoteliers express cautious optimism for 2026, citing major events and stable Q4 2025, while navigating challenges like the April living wage increase. Discover the sector's outlook.
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning after a series of burglaries and luxury car thefts in affluent areas like the Staffordshire Moorlands. Residents urged to secure homes and vehicles.
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning after a series of burglaries targeting homes and high-end cars in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands. Residents urged to secure properties.
Retail and hospitality businesses face a 'toxic cocktail' of rising costs from April 2026, with experts predicting a significant uptick in restructurings and insolvencies across the UK.
Aston Villa are reportedly 'paying attention' to Newcastle United forward William Osula ahead of a potential January transfer, having failed to sign him last summer. Could he solve Unai Emery's attacking depth issues?
The Sunshine Fund unveils its 2026 calendar, featuring a Crazy Golf Day, Kielder Trek, and the iconic Sunshine Run. Book now to support local disabled children.
Business writers highlight five innovative North East companies set for significant success in 2026, from green hydrogen to cybersecurity. Discover the region's rising stars.
A stark report warns thousands of UK and European automotive jobs are at risk in 2026 due to falling sales, tariffs, and Chinese competition. Discover the full story and where new jobs are being created.
Motorists in parts of England have been hit with £2.1 million in bus lane fines. Newcastle, Gateshead, and Sunderland issued the most penalties. Discover the reasons and your rights.
Octopus Energy announces a landmark $1bn investment into its Kraken technology platform, valuing it at $8.65bn and paving the way for its independence. Discover what this means for 11 million UK customers.
New DWP powers allow direct access to bank accounts to recover benefit overpayments and fraud. The law change aims to save £1.5bn. Find out what it means.
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.
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.
TGI Fridays enters administration, closing 49 UK restaurants. 500 staff face redundancy due to 'insurmountable' economic pressures. Read the full story and list of closures.
Warwick Ward (Machinery) Ltd, a major UK construction equipment supplier, has collapsed into administration after 55 years, making nearly all 89 staff redundant. Read the full story on the economic pressures behind the failure.
Lloyds Bank reveals UK business confidence rose 10 points in 2025, with construction leading the surge. A positive sign for economic growth heading into 2026.