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July 19, 2022

Business & Economy

Q&A: Haines Watts and Streetwise

Haines Watts has partnered with Streetwise Young People’s Project to support young people across the North East with their employability skills, following a vote which crowned Streetwise as their charity of the year. We speak to Donna Bulmer, managing…

May 12, 2022

Business & Economy

Raman Sehgal: Maintaining the momentum

A good number of start-ups begin life in an entrepreneur’s back bedroom, though not all of them go on to become internationally-based enterprises. But that’s what Raman Sehgal has achieved with ramarketing.

May 22, 2023

Ideas & Observations

Behind the entrepreneur: Annabelle Hill, Sea the Love

About the interviewee: Northumbria University graduate Annabelle Hill (pictured centre) has launched a range of marine-based skincare products, utilising sea extracts to improve the skin and boost self-confidence. Inspired by her hometown of Whitley Bay, and her experience with…

January 21, 2020

Arts & Culture

Great North Run brought in £31 million to North East economy in 2019

New figures from the organisers of the Great North Run have highlighted the positive impact of the half marathon on the region. The report revealed that the 2019 event brought a £31 million boost to the local economy and raised…

October 16, 2018

Business & Economy

Everything you need to know about a family member with dementia going into care

There are 850,000* people with dementia in the UK with many living in care homes. It can be an extremely daunting and emotional time for families going through a diagnosis or coming to the decision for a relative to move…

April 29, 2020

Business & Economy

COVID-19 could cost North East’s tourism sector £3 billion

New research has revealed that the economic loss to the North East visitor economy could be nearly £3 billion if lockdown continues into the summer months. The…

April 23, 2020

Business & Economy

Newcastle University recognised as global leader in sustainability

Newcastle University has been ranked 11th in the world for its impact on society and leadership in sustainability. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings published yesterday (April 22) show that Newcastle placed 11th out of 766 universities globally, improving on…

November 3, 2020

Business & Economy

£9 million smart energy lab launched to solve decarbonisation challenge

A world first smart energy testbed facility has been launched in the North East. The £9 million Integrated Smart Energy Lab is being delivered by the North East Energy Catalyst partnership, uniting the region’s smart energy capabilities to become the…