Almost half of residents in the North East have confessed to being so unfit that they would get out of breath running for the bus, a new research finds. As much as 54 per cent of people surveyed consider themselves to be according to the new statistics released as part […]
The North-East of England is renown for its beauty and Northumberlandia just adds to the list of unique places. The project has been privately funded by the Banks Group and the Blagdon Estate and it is part of the restoration of the Shotton surface mine. Also known as The Lady […]
A survey has revealed that individuals in the North East don’t think they are a “morning person.” The survey, conducted by a team at Hillary’s, has shown that the North East is the region with the least number of ‘morning people’. And no one surveyed from the North East considered themselves to be a morning person. […]
Family business makes a significant contribution to the North East with almost one in 20 of all UK family firms based in the region. There are now more than 120,000 family running firms in the North East, making up one in 20 of all family businesses across the UK. Family […]
Self-employment is beginning to rise again in the UK according to recent data provided by the Office for National Statistics. Over the past five years the employment rate in the North East has gone from 65.6% to 69.1%. Lindsay Wood, from Gateshead, is a self-employed worker under the umbrella of […]
[vimeo 127811299 w=650 h=400] Pop-up restaurants and street food are arguably more associated with the South than any other region in the UK, but two world-class chefs are now bringing their experimental food to the North-East. Tom Anglesea and Shaun Hurrell, Trial Shift, toured the North-East last year, showcasing an […]
The University of Sunderland is collaborating with North-East business, Accenture, on a new degree apprenticeship. The programme, which is endorsed by the Tech Partnership, allows the students to attend university, while also being employed full-time. The University is continuing its work to deliver graduates with higher-level skills and address the […]
How do you like your breakfast in the morning? 13 per cent of people living in the North East prefer a full English for breakfast according to a new poll. The North East scored similarly to the East of England, who also prefer a full English breakfast. The poll, conducted […]
A new poll has revealed that the happiest marriages live in the North East. The poll was conducted by a team at diamond jewellery brand, Vashi, as part of ongoing research into British relationships. Nearly 3,000 (2,944) married Britons took part in the survey, all of whom had been married to their partner […]
The North East of England can be a surprisingly beautiful place, if you know where to look. It’s full of hidden gems and breath-taking scenery. From bustling city streets with incredible architecture, to peaceful pockets of local heritage, there is beauty in every corner of the North East. If you […]