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September 28, 2023

Ideas & Observations

Q&A: Donna Bulmer, managing partner at Haines Watts

I started my career at Haines Watts 27 years ago, straight out of University. After joining I trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant, and it was an opportunity through Haines Watts’ international network which took me to Australia.

June 10, 2022

Promoted

From Saltburn to San Diego and back again – Dale Smith is bringing the North home

Dale Smith is a man on a mission. A mission to transform the way the North East is seen – and sees itself. His company, The SDDE Smith Group, of which he is founder and chief executive,…

March 8, 2024

Feature

Mercy Me!

Nestled in the basement of Newcastle’s Cloth Market lies Mother Mercy - a cocktail bar that blends the meticulous professionalism of a five-star hotel with the charm and characteristics of a traditional Geordie watering hole. Co-founder, Neil Donachie, speaks to Kate Hewison.

March 19, 2019

Arts & Culture

Raindance teams up with the National Youth Film Academy

Over 75,000 talented young British actors and production crews will benefit from the new three-year international partnership. Raindance, the home of independent film and the National Youth Film Academy are proud to announce a new three-year partnership that will see…

November 3, 2022

Business & Economy

The Last Word: John Reece

Closing this month’s issue of North East Times Magazine, engineer and entrepreneur John Reece reflects on the start of a new era for two of his businesses – Pearson Engineering and Responsive Engineering – following their multi-million-pound…

February 13, 2019

Business & Economy

Unipres wins School Engagement Award

One of the region’s blue-chip manufacturers is celebrating after being named the sector’s best for school engagement. Car parts maker Unipres UK was presented with the Invest South Tyneside School Engagement Award at the North East Automotive Alliance Awards 2019. The…

December 9, 2021

Arts & Culture

8 local Christmas gift ideas for absolutely everyone on your list

From local tipples to local prints, we've got you covered for gift ideas this Christmas, with a roundup of our favourite local gift ideas from across the whole of the North-East. There will be something for everyone on our Christmas must-have list this year. Why not gift a loved one something unique and support a local business this year?

June 7, 2018

Business & Economy

FinanceCamp opens the door to North East Fund for growing businesses and entrepreneurs

Businesses seeking information and access to the recently announced £120m North East Fund will have the chance to meet with Fund Managers on  July 5 at FinanceCamp. Alongside the opportunity to discuss the different types of finance available via the…