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July 18, 2021

Build & Sustainability

£9.1m redevelopment planning approval moves Sunderland closer to carbon neutral status

A £9.1m development project will aid Sunderland’s ambitious plans to become a cleaner and greener city after planners gave it the green light. Parsons Vehicle Workshop and Depot in Washington is set to be transformed in a contract which will…

September 28, 2021

Business & Economy

Good leads to great for Haines Watts

Having already been named among the UK’s top 10 accountancy firms to work for this year, Haines Watts, which employs more than 80 individuals in the region, was keen to take the Good Work Pledge – an initiative by…

October 5, 2022

Business & Economy

George F. White appoints sustainability expert as a key part of its service expansion

Leading property specialist George F. White has welcomed William Marshall into the team as its first Sustainability Consultant. The appointment comes at a key time in response to the changing needs of businesses, as the demand for renewable energy…

May 12, 2023

Business & Economy

New home for Armstrong Watson following sustained North East growth

When Armstrong Watson first opened an office in Newcastle’s Quayside, it housed four colleagues, with the business a relative newcomer to the city. In little more than five years, however, the firm has had to relocate twice to…

January 13, 2022

Business & Economy

Foundation announces new partnership with Helen McArdle

Sunderland AFC’s official charity, Foundation of Light, has today announced a major new partnership with Helen McArdle and the McArdle family who have donated £500,000 to support Foundation programmes, creating life opportunities for thousands of young people across the north eas

June 18, 2021

Business & Economy

Refer a friend to help charity

Following on from the bold expansion of services made recently to ensure that their company is more inclusive and helping those that need it, Cascade Cash Management has launched an innovative refer a friend scheme that supports an essential…

August 13, 2021

Business & Economy

North East appointments at national homebuilder

Miller Homes has announced two new key appointments in its North East region to support its ambitious growth plans. Sales director, Aisling Ramshaw, and commercial director, Glen Hyland bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to drive sales and opportunities…

April 5, 2022

Business & Economy

25 years of #BreakingtheBias

With International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month having just taken place, Katherine Birchall, global director of freight, demurrage and defence at North, reflects on her experience as a senior female in a…