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January 11, 2018

Business & Economy

Karpet Mills look forward to an exciting 2018

New Hexham branch opening Janurary 2018 Karpet Mills, the North East’s leading quality carpet retailer, are delighted to announce the opening of a brand new carpet and flooring superstore in Hexham, Northumberland. The opening of the new store marks an…

June 20, 2019

Business & Economy

Five-star air travel set to boost complementary economies of North East England and southern Germany

New direct flights from Newcastle Airport to Munich went on sale yesterday (June 19) via Lufthansa – Europe’s only five-star airline. Beginning on February 3, 2020, flights will run six times a week between the two cities, with prices starting…

April 27, 2020

Business & Economy

Buy Local Tees Valley platform launched to support trading through the COVID-19 pandemic

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has today (April 27) unveiled a new digital platform to help local companies continue to trade during the coronavirus pandemic. Buy Local Tees Valley is designed to connect local people with businesses and local tradespeople…

February 11, 2019

Arts & Culture

Childrenswear retailer unveils plans for growth

A global high-end childrenswear retailer has invested £500,000 in a Sunderland city centre store. Designer Childrenswear – founded 30 years ago by husband and wife duo Brenda and Kevin Coade – has grown rapidly in recent years and is now…

January 17, 2018

Business & Economy

Call for business people to rally to new tech school

People from across the region’s software and science sectors have thrown their weight behind new school North East Futures UTC, which will open next September. Principal designate Dan Sydes has called for support to provide a mentor for every child,…

December 5, 2019

Business & Economy

Newcastle Building Society continues branch revamp with Consett work

Dozens of customers defied the wet weather to attend the official opening of a mutual’s newly-upgraded County Durham branch. Newcastle Building Society has refreshed its base in Consett’s Middle Street. The work is part of a wider multi-million-pound investment and improvement programme…

October 3, 2022

Promoted

Building on momentum

As the year draws to a close, George F. White reflects on the last 12 months, which have included record-breaking turnover, the completion of a significant business merger and three new offices – with another on the horizon….

July 19, 2017

Business & Economy

Shape VentureFest North East!

Each autumn the regional innovation conference gathers together hundreds of entrepreneurs, innovators and investors to explore current issues and new ideas relating to innovation with a range of leading experts. This year, organisers are handing over the design of a…