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Royal Grammar School Newcastle named independent senior school of the year
The Royal Grammar School (RGS) Newcastle is celebrating after being named Independent Senior School of the Year at the Tes School Awards. Leaders of the co-educational school said they were delighted to have received this national recognition during its 500th anniversary year. The award celebrates the school’s innovative approach to inclusion, its commitment to championing diversity, support for...
INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle and Baltic continue art partnership
Following the success of its initial art collaboration, INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle, part of Meliá Hotels International, has announced a new phase of its ongoing partnership with the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. From Tuesday, July 1, the hotel’s gallery space will showcase a fresh installation by Sofia Barton, a North East-based artist known for her vibrant, culturally resonant work. This...
North East to host UK-first pilot exploring the business case for employee wellbeing
Weir Insurance, a North East-based firm, has partnered with London consultancy AstralMandala to trial a new model that aims to demonstrate how investing in employee wellbeing can deliver measurable business performance improvements. The pilot, the first of its kind in the UK, will embed AstralMandala’s “Mandala42” framework across the workforce at Weir Insurance. The project will track the...
Test Driven Solutions announces Hearts kit sponsor partnership
Newcastle-based global IT consultancy Test Driven Solutions (TDS) has announced a new partnership with Heart of Midlothian Football Club as an official sponsor for the forthcoming season. The collaboration marks a significant step forward for both organisations, bringing together two proud institutions with shared values of excellence, innovation and community development. As part of the deal,...
Car finance company expands in the North East
CarMoney, the fast-growing automotive finance broker, has appointed Kevin Forster as regional sales manager for the North East, improving support for car dealers across the region. Kevin will oversee activities throughout Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Darlington, Middlesbrough, and Northumberland in his new role. His primary focus will be helping dealers by providing flexible...