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June 18, 2020

Business & Economy

North East firms joins forces in support of community sport

Three North East firms continuing to push through the coronavirus pandemic have joined forces to tackle the deepening crisis in community sport. Technology solutions provider Advantex, engineering consultancy RWO Associates and sport organisation GiveToLocal are working together to support grassroots…

November 28, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Esh Construction funds energy-saving upgrades for South Bank Community Land Trust homes

Two properties which were classed as ‘uninhabitable’ have received energy efficient improvements as a result of funding donated by Esh Construction. Located in South Bank’s Edward Street, the void properties were undergoing refurbishment work to bring them back into use….

January 19, 2022

Ideas & Observations

£1.9 million Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre refurbishment starts on site

Construction work is underway to refurbish and remodel Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre, with Howarth Litchfield responsible for architecture and interior design and BRIMS Construction appointed building contractor.

January 7, 2022

Business & Economy

Close to the edge – bridging the digital transformation divide in the North East

The North East and its hinterland have many economic advantages, including an enthusiastic and often highly-skilled workforce, and a low-cost base, writes Simon Michie, chief technology officer at Newcastle-based Pulsant. But the region’s rejuvenation risks being undermined by the continuing North-South…

June 24, 2019

Business & Economy

Members appointed to Youth Board to help shape Common Room development

Ten members of the North East business community have been appointed to a Youth Board to help shape the re-development of one of Newcastle’s oldest institutions. The Common Room, which has taken over the Mining Institute in Newcastle, is leading…

March 8, 2024

Feature

The Rheal deal

Charlotte Bailey and future husband Sean Ali were still students when they started to experiment with health store superfood powders in their kitchen. Here, Colin Young speaks to the couple about Rheal Superfoods, how the company spawned during their university days and how the multi-million-pound venture is expanding to help improve health journeys the world over.

May 27, 2025

Promoted

NETPark expansion nears completion

The North East Technology Park (NETPark) continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading destination for science and technology companies, with its latest expansion due to be completed in the spring. The next phase will provide additional facilities, reinforcing NETPark’s role in supporting innovative businesses at every stage of their growth journey.

November 29, 2018

Business & Economy

Market research agency secures new contract win with fashion retailer M&Co

M&Co, one of the largest, privately-owned fashion retailers in the UK, has appointed national research agency Explain Market Research to create and manage an online community for the brand to support its plans to enhance customer experience. Explain Market Research,…