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## Recent articles
- The Ivy's long journey to Newcastle | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/the-ivys-long-journey-to-newcastle | Six years after its first Newcastle proposal, the group is preparing two restaurants in a former bank.
- Tombola jobs at risk in Sunderland as Flutter plans up to 1,400 cuts | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/tombola-jobs-at-risk-in-sunderland-as-flutter-plans-up-to-1400-cuts | Fewer than 100 Sunderland employees are understood to be affected by the proposed restructuring.
- Middlesbrough and Hartlepool digital and creative hubs backed under Tees Valley Investment Zone | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/middlesbrough-and-hartlepool-digital-and-creative-hubs-backed-under-tees-valley-investment-zone | The two hubs, estimated at £13m to £20m including shared equipment, are due for completion in 2029.
- Aykley plans £50m conversion of former AA offices into 151 rental homes | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/aykley-plans-50m-conversion-of-former-aa-offices-into-151-rental-homes | The Newcastle Business Park scheme would keep the existing building and add one or two storeys in places.
- The North East pays £6.3bn in income tax. What could its mayors keep? | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/the-north-east-pays-6-3bn-in-income-tax-what-could-its-mayors-keep | HMRC figures put a value on fiscal devolution, but the rules for sharing revenues remain undecided.
- Tees Valley Combined Authority faces statutory inspection over financial concerns | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/tees-valley-combined-authority-faces-statutory-inspection-over-financial-concerns | The government cites debt, borrowing costs and governance concerns after 18 months under a Best Value Notice.
- STACK shelves plans for Durham and Whitley Bay venues | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/stack-shelves-plans-for-durham-and-whitley-bay-venues | Newcastle-born leisure operator will focus on other developments across the North East and northern England.
- North East Mayor targets 10,000 jobs in 10-year culture and creative plan | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/north-east-mayor-targets-10-000-jobs-in-10-year-culture-and-creative-plan | North East Creates brings together £104m of previously announced investment across the region's creative and cultural sectors.
- Newcastle and Gateshead set out 25-year regeneration plan for urban core | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/newcastle-and-gateshead-set-out-25-year-regeneration-plan-for-urban-core | Joint framework proposes more than 16,000 new homes and 3m sq ft of commercial space across eight opportunity areas.
- What the UK-India trade agreement could mean for the North East | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/what-the-uk-india-trade-agreement-could-mean-for-the-north-east | A £70m government estimate rests on car and machinery makers, while the Great North mission looks for wider links.
- Tioxide targets 308 staff in 2027 as Greatham titanium dioxide plant ramps up | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/tioxide-targets-308-staff-in-2027-as-greatham-titanium-dioxide-plant-ramps-up | Production is progressing faster than expected, with Greatham's second manufacturing line due to restart in early 2027.
- Newcastle moves up UK city table in global index despite eight-place fall | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/newcastle-global-index | Quality of life and environment scores exceed the UK city average, economics and human capital fall below.
- Lockheed Martin's £85m County Durham satellite factory awaits Skynet decision | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/lockheed-martin-s-85m-county-durham-satellite-factory-awaits-skynet-decision | The proposed NETPark facility is tied to the US group's bid for Britain's next military communications satellites.
- Durham University and Microsoft launch AI Skills Centre of Excellence | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/durham-university-and-microsoft-launch-ai-skills-centre-of-excellence | AI training will begin with students, graduates and staff before extending to regional organisations.
- Gateshead-based Aspire expands into North West with fourth acquisition | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/gateshead-based-aspire-expands-into-north-west-with-fourth-acquisition-sentis-adds-more-than-80-cust | Sentis adds more than 80 customers and gives Aspire an established base in Warrington.
- How Greggs took over Britain | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/how-greggs-took-over-britain | From a delivery van in Northumberland mining villages to almost 2,800 shops, Greggs has spent more than 80 years learning how to be where its customers are.
- British Business Bank allocates £12m to North East innovation cluster | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/british-business-bank-allocates-12m-to-north-east-innovation-cluster | PXN Ventures, Mercia Ventures and Maven Capital Partners will deliver the funding through the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II).
- Finance software firm iplicit opens Newcastle office to tap Sage talent pool | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/finance-software-firm-iplicit-opens-newcastle-office-to-tap-sage-talent-pool | The fast-growing accounting software company is building a sales team in the city as it expands beyond its Bournemouth base.
- First phase of Sunderland studio approved with £38.5m in public funding | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/first-phase-of-sunderland-studio-approved-with-38-5m-in-public-funding | Studio One will provide three sound stages for film and high-end TV productions, alongside production accommodation and a backlot.
- RMT Technology expects 50 jobs from new cyber security division | https://www.reviewnorth.co.uk/p/rmt-technology-expects-50-jobs-from-new-cyber-security-division | New service will provide cyber strategy, testing and training to businesses.