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April 29, 2021

Business & Economy

Hyperdrive Innovation recognised with Queen’s Award for Enterprise

A Sunderland-based lithium-ion battery pack manufacturer has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its innovation and rapid growth. Hyperdrive Innovation, which in 2019 opened the largest independent battery manufacturing facility in the UK, is celebrating after…

November 11, 2018

Business & Economy

Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickups relieve the pressure for inter-site mobility

Directors at Underpressure Pipeline Solutions need to move quickly and efficiently between job sites which are often on rough terrain and can be located anywhere in the country. In the Mercedes-Benz X-Class they’ve found a vehicle that not only offers…

February 6, 2019

Business & Economy

City centre living on an affordable budget at The Forge

Is this Newcastle’s most Instagrammable address? At least, this is the question being asked about the city’s latest apartment development where there’s certainly #nofilter needed. Snap happy residents can settle into life at The Forge in Newcastle, with its slick and…

February 25, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Healthcare founder Ross to climb high in £50,000 charity quest

The co-founder of a North East-based men’s healthcare and wellbeing business is to take on one of the biggest challenges of his life for charity.

June 10, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Interview: Kim Cattin, founder of West Barn Co

Five years ago, make-up artist Kim Cattin was working on a photoshoot for an international fashion magazine but was struggling to create a new look - brushed up, fluffy, natural eyebrows - which was different to the favoured Instagram trend of the time. Kim talks to Colin Young about the journey of West Barn Co so far

November 21, 2016

Business & Economy

7 in 10 firms plan to increase or maintain innovation spending in light of Brexit

As the UK develops its economic role in the world outside of the EU, companies are planning to bolster spending on innovation to drive business growth, gain a competitive edge and ultimately, raise productivity. A CBI survey of over 800…

September 2, 2016

Arts & Culture

intu Eldon Square launches campaign to bring in the new season in style

intu Eldon Square is set to launch a campaign to showcase the arrival of AW16 fashion trends and start the new season in style. It follows on from the success of intu’s SS16 ‘Style Garden’ with styles from across the…

July 16, 2024

Business & Economy

North East trend agency appoints trend director

North East based trend agency TrendBible has appointed Naomi Pollard as trend director. The appointment comes as the firm moves into its next phase of growth – with turnover expected to double by 2026. TrendBible moved from printed trend publications…