Major Sunderland film studio plans revealed
Major Sunderland film studio plans revealed
Major Sunderland film studio plans revealed

Sunderland-born founder of global production company unveils plans for film studios, creating one of Europe’s largest facilities, bringing 8,450 jobs. FulwellCain Studios, a joint venture between global entertainment company Fulwell 73 and Cain International, has today announced plans for Crown Works Studios in Sunderland, which will be one of the largest filmmaking complexes in Europe, […]

Multinational defence and security firm Leonardo to create 200 jobs at its new high-technology science and engineering facility in Newcastle
Multinational defence and security firm Leonardo to create 200 jobs at its new high-technology science and engineering facility in Newcastle
Multinational defence and security firm Leonardo to create 200 jobs at its new high-technology science and engineering facility in Newcastle

Multinational defence and security firm Leonardo has announced that it is investing in creating a new high-technology science and engineering facility on Newcastle Helix, a ground-breaking 24-acre city centre development that brings together industry leaders, businesses, and top researchers into an internationally renowned innovation cluster. Leonardo UK expects to employ over 200 people at the […]

Riverside Sunderland buildings are making their mark in the city
Riverside Sunderland buildings are making their mark in the city
Riverside Sunderland buildings are making their mark in the city

Two new build office buildings that will change the face of Sunderland city centre have ‘topped out’ with a traditional ceremony.  Maker and Faber, two new offices on Riverside Sunderland backed by Legal & General, will create 150,000 sq ft of Grade A space for professional services firms, as well as exciting retailers on the […]

StreetDrone to launch autonomous HGV logistics concept in Sunderland
StreetDrone to launch autonomous HGV logistics concept in Sunderland
StreetDrone to launch autonomous HGV logistics concept in Sunderland

As announced today, StreetDrone will assume technology leadership in the second stage of a project to deliver connected and autonomous logistics (CAL) as part of a wider £84m funding announcement for driverless technologies. As a leading developer of automated logistics technology that reduces costs, improves productivity, enables industrial decarbonisation and enhances industrial safety, StreetDrone’s mission is to […]

University of Sunderland launch game changing  esport degree
University of Sunderland launch game changing esport degree
University of Sunderland launch game changing esport degree

Esports has become one of the world’s fastest growing industries with millions being invested in competitive gaming. As a result, more and more colleges across the UK are now offering BTEC courses in this subject area – with the University of Sunderland responding to an increased demand in the gaming industry and the lucrative domain […]

A major new festival Tech NExt will celebrate region’s tech sector
A major new festival Tech NExt will celebrate region’s tech sector
A major new festival Tech NExt will celebrate region’s tech sector

Tech NExt – a MAJOR new regional festival to promote and celebrate the north east’s growing tech sector has been launched. Organised by regional tech network Dynamo and its partner Sunderland Software City, Tech NExt Festival will be held throughout the north east from June 19-23 this summer. The festival has already received the backing […]

5G IOT ACCELERATOR PROPELS 10 STARTUPS TO SUCCESS IN SUNDERLAND
5G IOT ACCELERATOR PROPELS 10 STARTUPS TO SUCCESS IN SUNDERLAND
5G IOT ACCELERATOR PROPELS 10 STARTUPS TO SUCCESS IN SUNDERLAND

The 10 startups making up the first cohort of the Sunderland Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G Accelerator have revealed why they were drawn to Sunderland and how the smart city is supporting their business growth for 2023 and beyond. From the six-week programme (which ran from late October to December 2022), the 10 participating […]

Hype or hope? Will green hydrogen bring new benefits for businesses and communities in the North East?
Hype or hope? Will green hydrogen bring new benefits for businesses and communities in the North East?
Hype or hope? Will green hydrogen bring new benefits for businesses and communities in the North East?

A new working group is being created to help drive the production and use of green hydrogen in the North East. David Lynch, Energy Innovation Partnership Manager at the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) and Colin Brown, Country Manager (UK and Ireland) with green hydrogen specialists Lhyfe, explain the potential benefits green hydrogen […]