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March 20, 2024

Ideas & Observations

Guest Contributor: Matt Boyle, Chair of trustees, Common Room of the Great North

As bosses behind the Common Room of the Great North seek to secure the historic institution’s future, chair of trustees Matt Boyle reflects on its celebrated past and appeals…

July 17, 2023

Business & Economy

Omnicom Media Group UK in 170-job Newcastle office expansion

A marketing and communications firm has revealed plans to create 170 North East jobs.

May 24, 2021

Business & Economy

Haines Watts North East recognised as one of the region’s top 20 companies to work for

Haines Watts North East is celebrating having been named one of the region’s top companies to work for by Best Companies after investing in staff well-being, culture development and mindfulness support during the pandemic.

August 16, 2018

Business & Economy

Teesside University helps find dynamic solutions for Internet of Things company

An Internet of Things company has been helped to develop innovative products and explore new markets, thanks to support from Teesside University. Transmission Dynamics, based in Cramlington, Northumberland, says the help from University staff has enabled it to access Innovate…

July 19, 2018

Technology

Communicate set for further growth with £500,000 NPIF investment

NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, part of the  Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund backs Tees Valley technology firm Communicate Technology PLC to support further growth aims with an investment of £500,000. The fast-growing company has surpassed projections year on year,…

February 19, 2019

Business & Economy

Tees Valley film company secures FW Capital NPIF investment

A Tees Valley film company has secured a six-figure investment from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF). Middlesbrough-based Ithica Films is an independent, award-winning film production company….

October 9, 2018

Business & Economy

NBS team up with cancer charity Maggie’s for design competition

A competition to imagine and design a new Maggie’s Centre, which provide free, emotional and practical support to cancer patients and their families and friends, has been launched. Devised to raise awareness of the vital work of the cancer charity,…

June 14, 2018

Business & Economy

Karol Marketing appointed by Great Exhibition of the North for media and communications support

Lead delivery partner for Great Exhibition of the North, NewcastleGateshead Initiative, has appointed award-winning public relations consultancy, Karol Marketing to provide communications support for the biggest event in England this summer. Following a competitive pitch process, the Newcastle-based communications agency…