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Concorde Simulator Comes to Newcastle
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (597+ words) The Flight Simulator Centre Newcastle, founded by former fighter jet pilot and aviation specialist Neil McCarthy, has unveiled its most ambitious and iconic simulator to date: a fully immersive Concorde flight simulator, marking a major milestone for aviation experiences in…...
AI running plans are guidebooks, not rulebooks, warns physiotherapist, as injuries spike due to below-standard AI training apps
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (756+ words) 86% of AI'generated training plans were rated below expert standard when minimal runner information was provided Research shows that increasing the distance of a long run by more than 10% can raise injury risk by up to 64% From marathon first-timers to experienced…...
Kia UK celebrates landmark year for apprentices in National Apprenticeship Week 2026
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (471+ words) Kia UK is marking "Employer Tuesday" in National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9-15 February) by celebrating a year of exceptional growth, national recognition and new opportunities across its expanding apprenticeship programme. Kia continues to invest in developing the next generation of automotive talent,…...
Apprenticeship helping schools recruit and retain talented teachers praised by headteacher
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (517+ words) It's National Apprenticeship Week (Monday 9 February " Sunday 15 February) and a University of Sunderland programme aiming to keep teaching talent within the region is being praised by a north-east primary school. The University launched its three-year route Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (TDA),…...
PfP Thrive Launches Skills Relay to Inspire the Next Generation of Construction and Housing Talent
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (374+ words) " PfP Thrive launches a nationwide Skills Relay to champion apprenticeships and upskilling " Housing association Amplius is the first to "take the baton" " Derby MP, Baggy Shanker joins the launch to show his support PfP Thrive, part of the UKs leading…...
Hartlepool College launches exclusive apprenticeships ‘100 Club’
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (744+ words) Hartlepool College of Further Education has honoured a select group of long-standing partners by launching its exclusive "100 Club. This initiative formally recognises organisations that have supported at least 100 apprentices through the College since moving into the then new "53m state-of-the-art campus…...
Dennis Eagle officially opens new Technical Training Centre in Warwick
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (476+ words) WARWICK.Dennis Eagle, the UK's industry leader in the design and manufacture of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), is enhancing its training offering by opening a new Technical Training Centre in Warwickshire. Officially inaugurated on 21 October 2025, the new 4,900m2 site combines practical…...
New Chair for Nautical Charity
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (205+ words) Alongside her academic work, Susan has extensive consultancy experience with shipping companies and insurers, particularly in Protection and Indemnity insurance, marine claims, and contract law. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of Vespka AS, a marine claims…...
New talent supports growth for North East engineers
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (271+ words) North East civil and structural engineers RWO'is investing further in developing its services and national capabilities'with two new appointments. John Haruna comes in as a graduate structural engineer, bringing experience of working across a variety of residential and commercial projects,…...
New FE college development work for Newcastle engineers RWO
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (377+ words) Newcastle engineers RWO has won major work to support principal contractor, Castle, on'the multi-million-pound planning and redevelopment of a leading North East FE college. The firm is providing an undisclosed package of civil and structural engineering services to South Tyneside…...