Media

Facebook will avoid the pins hoping to burst the bubble…for now

May 18, 2012

Facebook floats today and the world will have its eyes on the US  Stock Exchange in a few short hours to see how the most hotly anticipated flotation comes to fruition. (more…)

Fresh air fuels learning at Teesside Academy

March 1, 2012

 

A design and build firm which recently received a massive boost to its minor works division following an investment from NEL has kicked off a contract to renovate a Teesside academy.

As well as carrying out general refurbishments across the Ormsby Road site, Koru Property Services is conducting a complete overhaul of the ventilation system at Unity City Academy to improve the natural flow of air through of the building. The works follow concerns that certain pockets of the building were overheating, according to measurements taken last summer and other areas could be extremely cold during winter periods.

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Redcar care centre prescribes art for residents

February 22, 2012

Elderly residents at a luxury care facility in Redcar have been rolling up their sleeves and getting messy in a bespoke arts and crafts session designed to ease the effects of dementia.

Yew Tree Care Centre recently welcomed specialist creative practitioner, Claire Ford to host a workshop at the facility, as part of their commitment to roll out the very best in elderly healthcare.

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Rouge ribbon event marks solidarity on World AIDS Day

November 24, 2011

Newcastle’s finest entertainment venue is to be transformed into a famous late 19th Century cabaret attraction on Thursday 1 December.

The North East’s World AIDS Day Red Ball will see Newcastle’s Assembly Rooms step back in time to host a Moulin Rouge extravaganza.

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New Brewery Launches RNLI Fund Boost

November 17, 2011

Rescue crews on the north east coast are saying cheers, thanks to a new brewery which has been launched by a local solicitor with every sale dedicating cash to the RNLI.

Cullercoats Brewery has been opened by Bill Scantlebury, and will be focusing on two main beers initially both with a local flavour.

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