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January 14, 2016

Business & Economy

Sunderland among top UK spots to start a business

The city achieves fifth position in an analysis of all 69 UK cities Sunderland has been named as one of the best cities in the UK to start a new business. Sunderland took fifth spot in an analysis of all 69…

July 25, 2019

Business & Economy

Nissan reveals 12,500 job cuts – but no confirmation if Sunderland staff will be affected

Car maker Nissan is cutting 12,500 jobs to kickstart a turnaround plan – but has not revealed if its North East workforce will be affected. The Japanese manufacturer has today (Thursday, July 25) confirmed it will axe staff and make…

April 2, 2019

Business & Economy

Former rugby player shows entrepreneurial streak with new digital sports company, Sideline

An entrepreneur who saw his rugby aspirations curtailed by injury is hoping to make it on the global football stage with a new venture. Former Blaydon full-back, Ben Segni, saw his rugby career come to an end after a training…

June 3, 2020

Business & Economy

Justin Lockwood adds voice to community sport campaign

After seven years waking up the region as co-host on Heart North East’s award-winning breakfast show, Justin Lockwood approached a new dawn with a mixture of hope and trepidation. In May 2019 one of the region’s most recognisable voices presented…

September 11, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Legal support with a distinctive approach

Fresh from a record deals year, The Endeavour Partnership’s corporate and commercial team is continuing to move ahead at great pace. Here, Steven Hugill speaks to team lead Nik Tunley and fellow partners Nigel Williams, Martin McKinnell, James…

October 12, 2018

Business & Economy

Engineering a bright future at body engineering

Specialist engineers who have been keeping the British Armed Forces moving for decades have welcomed a fifth generation to their ranks. Darlington College apprentice Will Body joins the staff of Body Engineering, continuing a family tradition started by his great…

September 15, 2020

Business & Economy

Welsh facilities management company opens office in Newcastle

One of the UK’s fastest-growing facilities management companies has expanded into Hoults Yard, Newcastle. Taylor Facilities Management provides a range of services to clients from individual SMEs to large national chains. The company has a growing list of clients in…

January 18, 2022

Ideas & Observations

The Creative Brief: Everything & Altogether

Everything and Altogether recently collaborated to deliver a project for the newly rebranded High Bridge Works. Mark Dawson, co-founder of Everything, and Sarah Tempest, co-founder of Altogether, discuss the creative brief Tell us about Everything and Altogether? Mark Dawson: Everything and…