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May 4, 2021

Business & Economy

University of Sunderland ranked best in North East for supporting start-ups

New data has revealed that University of Sunderland is in the top 10 per cent of universities nationally for contributing to local growth and regeneration. According to the Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), the university is estimated to be…

May 31, 2019

Arts & Culture

Big screen ballet at Alnwick Castle

As part of the Royal Opera House BP Big Screen, a live screening of Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet will take place at Alnwick Castle, on June 11. Gates open at 5.30pm and the live performance starts at 7pm. Free…

January 28, 2016

Business & Economy

Last chance to join a trade mission to China

The trip, organised by technology and innovation consultancy RTC North, is open to new and established exporters Companies interested in business opportunities in China will be heading to the Far East at the end of February (Feb 27-March 5) to…

February 15, 2022

Business & Economy

Coupland Leather cuts a path to success with export growth

North East-based luxury leathersmith, Stuart Coupland has continued the exponential growth of Coupland Leather with a further 70 per cent growth in turnover in the last year.

August 2, 2023

Ideas & Observations

Behind the leader: Chris Bray, Newcastle Cat and Dog Shelter

Tell me about the Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter and what you do? Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter was established back in 1896 by William Lisle Blenkinsopp Coulson who was very concerned with the welfare of animals in Newcastle city…

March 6, 2024

Promoted

Tackling the financial gender advice gap

We’ve seen significant improvements in equality, specifically around the gender gap, across various areas of life and business. However, while progress has been made, the gender financial advice gap is an area in which the financial services industry needs to…

September 13, 2018

Arts & Culture

Drapers honour Jules B owners with Lifetime Achievement Award

North east business owners, Julian and Rhona Blades, have been honoured by the prestigious Drapers Independents Awards 2018 with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The awards celebrate the most influential brands and highly respected independent retailers, and took place on Wednesday…

November 3, 2022

Business & Economy

Guest contributor: Leading the way on innovation

With Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust one of ten test-bed sites across the country for healthcare development, Charlotte Fox, the operator’s commercial enterprise team business innovation manager, tells North East Times Magazine why the organisation…