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June 5, 2023

Business & Economy

UK start-up partners with COCO charity to support entrepreneurs

UK start-up Roadmap MBA has partnered with education charity COCO to support communities in East Africa, providing free access to CPD certified business education and training. COCO believes that all children regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or economic circumstances should…

August 27, 2020

Business & Economy

South Shields’ Ford Engineering celebrates 110th anniversary

A family engineering and manufacturing firm founded with a £25 loan is celebrating more than a century in business. Ford Engineering has reached its 110th birthday. The South Shields-based firm was founded by Robert Ford. Set up with a £25 loan from Robert’s…

November 2, 2023

Business & Economy

Atom vows to deliver ‘even more compelling offer’ after £100 million-plus support

A challenger bank says it will “create an even more compelling proposition for savers, homeowners, first-time buyers and SMEs” after securing more than £100 million support.

November 7, 2019

Technology

Ignite accelerator supporting Gateshead tech community

An accelerator scheme from Gateshead’s new digital production and innovation hub, PROTO, is benefitting from access to expert advice in the North East’s thriving technology sector. The Ignite pre-accelerator, which has been running at PROTO since September to support start-up…

January 8, 2024

Promoted

Powering towards further growth

After a stellar few years of growth and a sharp eye on getting the basics right behind the scenes, family-founded Powertool World is now a three-time alumnus of independent law firm Ward Hadaway’s North East Fastest 50 list. Here,…

January 2, 2023

Promoted

Out-behave your competition in 2023

With challenges on the horizon for businesses in 2023, we’re all looking for ways to increase productivity and performance. Here, Laura Weaving, founder and chief executive at Duo Global Consulting, shares insight on a key area to have…

September 22, 2021

Business & Economy

Esh pledges £30,000 to springboard community woodland project in Loftus

A project which will transform a 4.6-acre disused allotment site into an accessible woodland park is forging ahead following donations from a host of partners.

January 18, 2019

Business & Economy

The spotlight is on Newcastle Eagles Community Arena

Park Electrical Distributors has helped shine the light on the impressive 2,800-seater Newcastle Eagles Community Arena, which has recently opened. Home to the Esh Group Newcastle Eagles, the arena is also the base for a community foundation and outreach programme. Park…