North East England set for billions in investment and thousands of jobs through new AI Growth Zone
North East England set for billions in investment and thousands of jobs through new AI Growth Zone
North East England set for billions in investment and thousands of jobs through new AI Growth Zone

An AI Growth Zone for the North East is set to unlock more than 5,000 new jobs in the years to come and bring in £30 billion in investment as the region becomes a hub for AI development. North East Mayor Kim McGuinness said securing the new deal would see the benefits of AI reach […]

Newcastle University lands £22m to strengthen UK health and life sciences innovation
Newcastle University lands £22m to strengthen UK health and life sciences innovation
Newcastle University lands £22m to strengthen UK health and life sciences innovation

Newcastle University has secured £22m to continue research identifying emerging medicines, diagnostics, devices and digital technologies.  The funding comes from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and will support research which has the potential to transform care, reduce inequalities and support a more responsive and resilient system.  The award underpins the work […]

UK’s new national Gaming and Esports Arena set to open in 2026 as British Esports secures multi-million pound funding
UK’s new national Gaming and Esports Arena set to open in 2026 as British Esports secures multi-million pound funding
UK’s new national Gaming and Esports Arena set to open in 2026 as British Esports secures multi-million pound funding

Europe’s first-of-its-kind 5G facility from a federation can support esports players in major future tournaments including Esports World Cups and Olympic Esports Games. British Esports, the national esports federation for the United Kingdom, has today announced its flagship Gaming and Esports Arena has been given the green light.  The 15,000 sq. ft. arena, which sits […]

New £923m sub-sea and onshore cable factory plans unveiled for Port of Tyne
New £923m sub-sea and onshore cable factory plans unveiled for Port of Tyne
New £923m sub-sea and onshore cable factory plans unveiled for Port of Tyne

LS Eco Advanced Cables Ltd. (LSEAC) has launched a five-week public consultation on their proposals to develop a high voltage cable production facility at the Port of Tyne, for under-sea electricity transmission – designed to transport clean energy generated by offshore wind onto UK shores. While plans are at an early stage and still being […]

Hitachi Rail wins new UK contract to build intercity battery trains
Hitachi Rail wins new UK contract to build intercity battery trains
Hitachi Rail wins new UK contract to build intercity battery trains

Arriva Group announced today an order for nine cutting-edge battery hybrid trains to replace its entire Grand Central fleet, providing a major boost to regional economies and offering passengers more comfortable, greener travel options. The order for 45 Hitachi Rail ‘tri-mode’ cars, which have the flexibility to run on electrified and non-electrified tracks, along with […]

Coronado Research opens Newcastle office with ambition to revolutionise clinical research and the approval of new medicines
Coronado Research opens Newcastle office with ambition to revolutionise clinical research and the approval of new medicines
Coronado Research opens Newcastle office with ambition to revolutionise clinical research and the approval of new medicines

Coronado Research, a pioneering provider of data-driven solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical devices sectors, has launched a new office in Newcastle. This expansion is a key step in the company’s mission to transform the drug development process and bring transformative treatments to patients faster. The purpose-led company unites artificial intelligence and machine learning […]