After more than two decades building her North East lifestyle brand Tutti from a kitchen table to international recognition in stockists such as Fenwick, John Lewis, Macy’s and Nordstrom, founder and creative director Kate Rose has come full circle with the opening of the brand’s first concept store and studio at North Shields’ Harbour House. Designed as a space where creativity, community and calm
converge, it marks a new chapter for the brand – and for Kate herself. Here, Sian Anderson sits down with Kate to talk inspiration, brand evolution and the quiet strength behind Tutti’s next phase.

Connection has always been at the heart of everything Antony Jones does
– from his Newcastle University days to building a business that helps
organisations engage with customers and inspires loyalty. Since relocating
Motivait to Newcastle in 2020, he has firmly established the company in the
region while continuing to reach millions of users worldwide. Here, Peter
Anderson talks to Antony and his team about how they blend creativity,
psychology and technology to create meaningful connections and the
culture that drives their success.

Tom Pollard, partner at leading international law firm Hill Dickinson, has led the creation of the firm’s new North East corporate team in Newcastle, alongside legal director Liam Stubbs and senior associate Nicole Axon. Together, they are building a corporate practice firmly rooted in the North East but with the benefit of the global perspective and reach of an international law firm. Here, Peter Anderson speaks to Tom, Liam and Nicole about their ambitions, the response from the business, investor and professional community and their vision for Hill Dickinson’s Newcastle office.