Newcastle-based chartered accountancy and business advisory firm UNW has announced the appointment of former PwC dealmaker Paul Mankin as Corporate Finance Partner to oversee its corporate finance advisory team.

Stereophonics, riding high after the release of their eighth number one album and the start of their UK arena tour, have been announced as the first of a string of big names.

A North East-headquartered global shipping and marine insurer is in discussions over a merger to create one of the world’s largest maritime insurance groups.

A Saudi Arabian firm behind a “ground-breaking” £1 billion Teesside energy development has had its blueprint receive the Government’s seal of approval.

A developer has unveiled plans to create a £1.5 million American-inspired eatery.

Professional services firm Deloitte has unveiled plans to create a raft of roles.

Illustrator and graphic designer Jamie Orrell graduated from the University of Sunderland in 2012, with a First-Class Honours degree in Sports Journalism.

Aspire Technology Solutions has secured significant minority investment from LDC in a deal that values the business at £85 million.

Middlesbrough-based vinyl pressing business Press On Vinyl is set to create as many as 46 new jobs to the region across the next three years, thanks to a £350,000 investment from NPIF - FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF).

EY has appointed an Associate Partner from within the firm, with Stephanie Beaumont joining the Newcastle Leadership team on 1 February 2022.

A housebuilder has announced plans to deliver homes on the site of a former hotel and nightspot.

Smart Works Newcastle, a charity that gives women the confidence they need to secure employment, has appointed North East marketing professional and creative agency owner, Lisa Eaton, as Deputy Chair.

A global energy firm is set to create nearly 250 jobs in a “ground-breaking” £1 billion Teesside development.

A local community centre in one of Newcastle’s poorest areas is celebrating a £100,000 boost from the North of Tyne Combined Authority.

A law firm has completed a merger it says will support future growth plans.