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  • For love not money – what keeps circuses on the road?

    Year-in, year-out the circus comes to town. But in 2013 circuses are in trouble. Seen by many as entertainment from a bygone age and facing Government action to ban circuses with wild animals, what is it that keeps circuses on the road? Why do they carry on going?

  • It’s not easy being green…

    Irish people will feel compelled to drink alcohol to celebrate St Patrick’s Day this Sunday – whether they want to or not – according to a Northumbria University academic.

  • Engineering a business success

    Northumberland firm Renown Engineering is seeing its profits soar as a direct result of working in partnership with Northumbria University.

  • Growing funds to build on London 2012

    An organisation that aims to build on the success of the Olympic Games has succeeded in doubling its surplus thanks to expertise from Northumbria University.

  • Award-winning artist and author to give lecture

    Internationally renowned graphic artist and author Bryan Talbot, who won a Costa Book Award last week, will deliver a public lecture at Northumbria University later this month.