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February 18, 2019

Business & Economy

Baldwins’ consultant dons his dancing shoes for charity

A consultant from one of the fastest growing accountancy firms in the UK has put on his dancing shoes and is hoping to raise thousands for a local charity. Brian Logan, consultant at Baldwins’ Sunderland office, a Cogital Group company,…

May 9, 2024

Feature

Life’s a Peachaus

Gillian Ridley Whittle spent years at dizzying heights in the world of high street fashion, her CV reading like an industry who’s who. But she gave up the corporate world three years ago, to pursue a lifelong dream of setting up her brand Peachaus. Here, she charts her career journey with Colin Young, and reveals hopes of one day opening a store in Newcastle.

March 2, 2018

Business & Economy

Business School appoints educational leader as new Goldman Visiting Professor

Newcastle University Business School has appointed Alison Shaw as this year’s David Goldman Visiting Professor. Among the areas Alison will contribute to as the Goldman Professor are working with the University’s academics and students to consider and prepare for the…

January 26, 2022

Business & Economy

Bowburn business celebrates multi-million USA success

County Durham based company High Force Research is celebrating a great export win for its scientific manufacturing services from US based customers.

April 1, 2019

Business & Economy

Help to Buy really does speed up buying your own home, says Barratt Homes

New research from local housebuilder Barratt Homes North East shows that the government’s Help to Buy scheme can knock more than three years off the time it takes to get on the property ladder. Barratt surveyed around 1,600 of its…

July 2, 2024

Build & Sustainability

Materials Processing Institute ‘will lead sustainable charge’ after £4.2 million support

A research and innovation base has reaffirmed its commitment to “leading the charge in sustainable development” after securing £4.2 million backing, its new boss has said. The Materials Processing Institute has received support through the UK…

November 22, 2022

Arts & Culture

Northumbria named UK’s best university by Times Higher Education Awards

A North East academic institution has been named university of the year.

April 26, 2017

Uncategorised

North East LEP appoint new senior economist

Victoria will lead the LEP’s work to analyse the North East’s economic performance, to ensure that decisions and work programmes are based on solid statistical data and trends. She has an impressive track record in carrying out economic development research,…