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August 20, 2024

Business & Economy

True Padel to open new club in Sunderland

A North East sports venue operator is set to open a new clubĀ at Wessington Retail ParkĀ in Sunderland. True Padel has agreed a leaseĀ over the former Wickes Unit on Wessington Way. TheĀ deal will see the padel-tennis providerĀ operate a 24,000 square foot…

April 3, 2020

Uncategorised

Financial Conduct Authority proposes package of consumer credit relief measures

The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed temporary measures to support users of certain consumer credit products who are facing financial problems as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The regulatorā€™s proposals are intended to complement measures already announced by the…

January 19, 2021

Business & Economy

Innovative telephony system launched to support businesses

The North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) has launched a new and affordable telephony system to help regional companies adapt to the demands of doing business in a post-Covid world. The BIC has invested in sophisticated telecoms infrastructure to…

November 17, 2016

Business & Economy

The Business of Life comes under the spotlight

The challenges and opportunities of running a major multi-disciplinary business will be coming under the spotlight for Service Network members and non-members in a special breakfast event at the International Centre for Life in Newcastle. Lifeā€™s chief executive Linda Conlon…

December 7, 2021

Ideas & Observations

Professionals from hit show ā€˜Sex Educationā€™ share behind-the-scenes secrets with budding young creatives

Places are still available for 16-25 year old film and TV fans from the North of England to meet experienced industry professionals as part of theĀ BFI Film Academy Programme.

April 20, 2018

Arts & Culture

Boutique hotel appoints corporate ambassador

Boutique hotel, Jesmond Dene House has recently appointed Barbara Gubbins as corporate ambassador following her recent departure from the charity world Barbara has developed strong networks with North East businesses through her fundraising activities and marketing career and the hotel…

April 8, 2021

Business & Economy

Miller Homes ramps up North East housebuilding to meet rising demand

A North East housebuilder has announced plans to build more than 700 homes across the region in 2021. Miller Homes is almost doubling the number of new homes it builds in the North East year-on-year in response to increased demand…

February 16, 2023

Business & Economy

Darlington jobs fair an ‘amazing success’

An employment event has been hailed an ā€œamazing successā€ after attracting record numbers.