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June 28, 2019

Business & Economy

Home Secretary get North East business views on immigration post Brexit

The Home Secretary Sajid Javid met North East England Chamber of Commerce members to hear their views on immigration at a meeting last night at Newcastle’s Discovery Museum. Sajid Javid opened the discussion stressing even though the UK is leaving…

October 22, 2019

Business & Economy

Karbon Homes reveals £20 million 105-property Sunderland plans

A housing association has revealed £20 million plans to deliver more than 100 affordable homes in Sunderland. Karbon Homes says its 105-house North Hylton project will include rent-to-buy and affordable rent properties. Subject to planning approval, the organisation hopes to start…

March 20, 2019

Business & Economy

Expansion plans are in place as Just Williams hires sales specialists and builds its client base

Having enjoyed a recent period of growth, outsourced sales specialist, Just Williams, has added Anna Caygill to its team, as it continues to build its presence throughout the North East and Yorkshire. Anna, aged 33, has been appointed as a…

June 28, 2023

Business & Economy

August 22, 2024

Lifestyle

An adventure of a lifetime: Q&A with Joe Alexander, co-founder of Jackpot Explorers

Joe Alexander, a seasoned adventurer with more than 20 years’ experience, has done his fair share of globetrotting. Now, his passion for adventure travel has led him to launch Jackpot Explorers, a prize draw format that gives entrants…

July 5, 2019

Business & Economy

Kromek Group and Epic Social bosses honoured by Institute of Directors

The bosses of a radiation technology firm and a social media advertising company have been honoured at the Institute of Directors’ (IoD) Director of the Year Awards. Dr Arnab Basu, chief executive of Sedgefield-based Kromek Group, was named Innovation Director…

September 22, 2022

Business & Economy

Haines Watts welcomes cohort of 35 trainees

Accountancy and business advisory firm Haines Watts has welcomed 35 new trainees to the firm. The graduates and school leavers join across different regions, stretching from London and the West Midlands up to the North East, with 6 of the…

October 6, 2021

Technology

Shortlist revealed for Dynamites 21 awards

The shortlist for a regional tech and IT awards night has been revealed. Dynamites 21 returns for an eighth year on November 11 at Newcastle’s Civic Centre. Shining a spotlight on tech companies and their talented workforces, this year’s shortlist includes…