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Newcastle City Council has unveiled the first wave of events for NOVUM Summer Festival 2026, a three-day takeover of culture, play and entertainment taking place across Newcastle city centre from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 August. A city-wide playground of family friendly performance, creativity and fun Across Friday 7 to Sunday 9…

An online residential auctioneer has launched a new service designed to speed up home sales and reduce transaction risks for estate agents and sellers. Newcastle-headquartered iamproperty has introduced Sale Ready, a solution for Private Treaty transactions that prepares sellers from the point of listing. The service creates a Sale Ready Pack containing…

A Sunderland-based heating specialist is set to accelerate its expansion after securing a six-figure investment. Mathewson Limited, based in Washington, has received backing from the North East Elevate Fund, managed by FW Capital. Founded as a specialist provider of underfloor heating and screed solutions, Mathewson offers a turnkey service covering design, supply…

A Bristol-based deep-tech company has raised £23 million to develop nuclear fusion technology aimed at tackling shortages of medical isotopes used in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Astral Systems has secured the first close of a Series A investment round led by Mercia Ventures, with backing from Tees River, Daphni, Blast Club…

A North East employment accreditation programme is celebrating its first anniversary after exceeding its original target and signing up hundreds of employers. Shine, the free employer accreditation programme launched by North East mayor Kim McGuinness in June 2025, now has 481 members across the region. The initiative, part of the Mayor’s New…