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July 22, 2021

Business & Economy

Digital expansion great news for small businesses

A Sunderland-based digital training agency is expanding its team and service, after increased demand for e-learning resources amid the pandemic. ThinkBiscuit Media, a technology business specialising in e-learning, outgrew its headquarters at Sunderland Software Centre and recently relocated to a…

October 4, 2021

Business & Economy

More students than ever choosing green energy courses

Newcastle College is continuing to drive the green agenda from the heart of the North East with more than 175 students enrolling on its renewable energy courses since 2018.

October 25, 2021

Business & Economy

Charity partnership between Darlington Building Society and Air Ambulance

Darlington Building Society has today announced a charity partnership with Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS).

April 2, 2020

Business & Economy

More than £43 million paid to County Durham businesses

Business owners across County Durham have spoken of their relief at the quick processing of support grants by Durham County Council. The grants were launched late last week to help businesses through the Coronavirus pandemic and council staff have since…

October 27, 2022

Business & Economy

New innovation programme to help boost your business

Hospitality, tourism and food and drink businesses are being encouraged to become members of an innovation programme aimed at boosting the sector. The Hospitality, Innovation Tourism Supply (HITS) programme has been launched to help bring more innovative ideas and solutions…

July 20, 2021

Business & Economy

Haines Watts and North East Times collaborate to drive recovery

North East Times Magazine has announced a collaboration with entrepreneurial accountancy and business advisory firm Haines Watts.

September 14, 2017

Business & Economy

Nissan gets on board with culture bid

Automotive giant Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd is helping to drive the city’s Culture Bid, after getting behind Sunderland, as the competition reaches a pivotal stage. The manufacturing powerhouse, has thrown its weight behind the bid as the Sunderland 2021…

February 15, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Newcastle High School for Girls appoints alumna to School Governing Board

Newcastle High School for Girls (NHSG)  – Sunday Times’ North East Independent School of the Year 2020 – has announced the appointment of recent alumna, Jasmine Summers, to its School Governing Board.