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September 6, 2021

Ideas & Observations

Unlocking potential in the North East

George Mokhtar, director, technology business lead at Turner & Townsend believes understanding sustainability, productivity and digitalisation together is the key to transforming performance. Many businesses are grappling with complex challenges, scenarios include plotting a course to net zero, adapting to…

January 4, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Kevan Carrick shares 2023 property market forecast

Despite the challenges of 2022 and the continuing pressures from inflation, increased interest rates, fuel costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, the region’s property market has performed relatively well.

July 13, 2018

Arts & Culture

Your airport, your app

Newcastle Airport launches app that makes it easier to book, shop and fly The North East’s largest airport, Newcastle International, has today unveiled its very own official mobile app – NCL Airport – in its bid to offer the best…

November 30, 2020

Business & Economy

Top turnout at virtual employment law roadshows

Muckle LLP, an independent North East law firm, has just completed its first virtual employment law roadshow series. Around 400 attendees participated in the interactive digital sessions, which are all now available to download for free, in case you…

April 29, 2020

Technology

HearClear app launches to improve virtual communication for the hearing impaired

Darlington-based digital company, Desifa, has created a new app to improve virtual communication for those with hearing difficulties. Combining video with real time automated transcription, Desifa’s intercontinental closed-caption app is proving particularly helpful through the COVID-19 lockdown. In the last two…

July 5, 2018

Business & Economy

Fairstone completes fourth acquisition of 2018

Fairstone, one of the UK’s fastest growing Chartered financial planning firms, today announces the full acquisition of Harefield-based IFA Robert Goodman Associates (RGA). The deal completes the purchase of the firm following a two-year integration period within Fairstone’s downstream…

June 13, 2023

Business & Economy

Womble Bond Dickinson named Planning Law Firm of the Year

Newcastle-based international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson has been named Planning Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Planning Awards. The firm’s planning and infrastructure team has acted on a series of high-profile schemes in sectors ranging from energy,…

May 10, 2024

Promoted

North East Chamber of Commerce: In focus – My chamber

What led Esh Group to become a North East Chamber of Commerce member? Ultimately, to contribute to North East prosperity by harnessing our position as one of the largest privately-owned businesses in the region as a force for…