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July 26, 2019

Business & Economy

Emmaus North East works with Google on skills drive

A homelessness charity is partnering with Google to provide skills and employment advice. Emmaus North East is working with the technology company on the Google Digital Garage bus tour initiative. The bus will offer people of all ages free digital skills…

February 18, 2022

Business & Economy

Energy Summit to explore opportunities for supply chain to deliver net-zero solutions

Businesses in the North East energy sector are being invited to a free event that will discuss areas where the region can capitalise on innovative opportunities arising from COP-26.

July 11, 2024

Business & Economy

North East Times expands with Bdaily acquisition

North East Times is expanding. The multi-platform publisher has acquired Bdaily from Groundsix. The deal for the national digital news organisation bolsters North East Timesā€™ presence as the regionā€™s leading business-to-business media company. It also strengthens North…

September 2, 2021

Business & Economy

Armstrong Watson strengthens operations with BurnettsĀ Solicitors financial services deal

An accountancy and business advisory firm has expanded after completing an acquisition. Armstrong Watson has finalised a deal for BurnettsĀ Solicitorsā€™ financial services business. The sale came after partners atĀ Burnetts, which has an office in Newcastle, decided to offload its financial endeavour…

July 7, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Ideas: Marie Ranson + Melissa Armstrong, Key Wellbeing

Marie Ranson and Melissa Armstrong founded Key Wellbeing from seeing the need for improved mental health and wellbeing support in the workplace. They share more about the the journey so far, the mission of Key Wellbeing, short and long-term aims, how businesses can support the wellbeing of their teams, and the Wellbeing Weeks initiative

June 10, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Interview: Kim Cattin, founder of West Barn Co

Five years ago, make-up artist Kim Cattin was working on a photoshoot for an international fashion magazine but was struggling to create a new look - brushed up, fluffy, natural eyebrows - which was different to the favoured Instagram trend of the time. Kim talks to Colin Young about the journey of West Barn Co so far

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 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…