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June 5, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Steel signing event marks milestone at eco-friendly community Tri-Station

Representatives from Esh Construction, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), Northumbria Police, North East Ambulance Service and local primary schools have taken part in a steel signing event to mark the completion of the first phase of…

January 14, 2022

Business & Economy

North East Creative Agency becomes second accredited B Corporation in the region

North East Creative Agency Sail has announced today its certification as a B Corporation, joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. Sail has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to goals outside of shareholder profit.

July 7, 2020

Arts & Culture

New partnership launched to encourage active living in North East communities

A new organisation has been launched bringing business, local government, the health sector, education providers and the justice system together to develop more active communities across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. The charity, which will be known as Rise, has…

May 15, 2017

Business & Economy

Watergate secures UK-first British Standards Institute kitemark for composite flood defence doors

Watergate Flood Solutions, based on the Holystone Estate, already has an established customer base for its flood defence products, and this is now set to expand rapidly following the award of British Standard Institute (BSI) PAS1188-1-2014 for its composite…

April 5, 2022

Business & Economy

Strategic move sees Karol Marketing acquire Fusion PR Creative

Leading North East PR and communications agency Karol Marketing has announced the acquisition of Fusion PR Creative. The move will drive forward a vision to offer the very highest level of strategic communications, marketing, digital, public affairs and public…

March 19, 2019

Business & Economy

North East Times strengthens commercial team

Multi-channel publishing company North East Times has welcomed another key appointment Matt Pacey (pictured right) has joined the Gosforth-based company as business development manager, strengthening the vast experience of the commercial team. Matt brings three years’ experience in media and publishing…

December 16, 2019

Business & Economy

Middlesbrough College secures deal to save TTE Technical Institute

A training provider has been taken over in a deal administrators say has saved it from insolvency. Teesside-based TTE Technical Institute has been sold to Middlesbrough College (pictured), with the agreement understood to have secured scores of jobs. Officials say TTE,…

August 2, 2023

Ideas & Observations

Behind the leader: Chris Bray, Newcastle Cat and Dog Shelter

Tell me about the Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter and what you do? Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter was established back in 1896 by William Lisle Blenkinsopp Coulson who was very concerned with the welfare of animals in Newcastle city…