Hotel Indigo is cementing its place as one of the leading hotels in Newcastle by adding an award-winning new cocktail to its menu. George Liddle, 1993 World Cocktail Champion, is bringing his delicious pastry inspired Royal Temptation to the new hotel and the people of Newcastle.
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Prevent tooth decay with seaweed bacteria
New scientific research has found that microbes found in seaweed are more effective fighting tooth decay than any branded toothpastes. A team of scientists and dentists in Newcastle are now developing a new product using a marine microbe that will protect dentures, teeth and gums from bacteria in the mouth.
› Read MoreThree new signings boost accountancy team
Newcastle accountants Tait Walker have added three new members to their tax department, including two tax apprentices. Clair Williams, an experienced tax manager, will now manage the employment tax advisory department and take charge of the design and implementation of tax planning opportunities.
› Read MoreNew barber shop opening in Darlington by BB star
Anthony Hutton, Big Brother winner in 2005, is turning his back on his showbiz career and planning to get a ‘proper job’. Anthony, a former dancer from Consett, County Durham, won the sixth series of the reality television programme and has managed to worked to maintain his place in the spotlight. He has starred in a number of pantomime roles, released a fitness DVD and appeared at many celebrity football matches and charity events. 30 year old Anthony has made …
› Read MoreHotel boom as Newcastle benefits from Olympics
Even though the majority of the action was based in London, hotels in Newcastle also benefited from the influx of attendees for the London 2012 Games. Football fans came to Newcastle to watch Olympic matches and managed to book out many of the city centre hotels.
› Read MoreLongest running shipowner in UK to close
Stephenson Clarke Shipping Ltd, Britain’s oldest shipping company, has been liquidated due to the global economic crisis. The Newcastle based company was founded by brothers Ralph and Robert Clarke in 1730 at a time when the Tyne was renowned around the world for its coal trade. The brothers started the business when they bought an interest in a 300-tonne sailing vessel. Over the years the company expanded from working solely in the shipowning and coal factoring industry to managing a …
› Read MoreSecond architectural prize for Sleeperz Hotels
Sleeperz Hotels in Newcastle, part of a budget UK hotel chain, have been awarded a prize from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). It is the second architectural award that the company has won in the last three years. The hotel was built on the site of the former Parcel Works in the North East of Newcastle. The 98 bedroom property has been recognised for its architectural excellence and design at the RIBA Hadrian Awards.
› Read MoreNorth East firms benefit from free business advice
Businesses from across the North East will be gaining advice about how best to expand and develop their companies through two business support events to be held in Newcastle and Teesside. The Business and Enterprise Group have arranged the two events that will take place on September 25 at Gosforth Park Hotel, Newcastle, and Wynyard Rooms, Billingham, on October 16. Newcastle solicitors Sintons and the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) will be there to advise on legal matters in …
› Read MoreVice-chair of ASPD Sintons partner
Amanda Maskery, a partner with law firm Sintons’ healthcare group, will be working with dentists in Newcastle and throughout the UK in her new role was the vice-chairwoman of the Association of Specialist Providers to Dentists (ASPD).
› Read MoreElectronic Bibles offered by hotel
Guests at one of the leading hotels in Newcastle will be taking a step further into the 21st century as their bedside Gideon’s Bible are being replaced by an electronic version of the text. All of the bibles at the Hotel Indigo have been replaced with a Kindle e-reader with a pre-loaded copy of the bible. The hotel is claiming that they are the first in the UK to offer this service.
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