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October 1, 2019

Business & Economy

North East media agency builds team after contract wins

North East media agency, Route, is expanding its team and entering new territories after attracting new clients to the business. Based at the creative community hub, Generator Studios, Route has won a series of national client accounts in the built…

July 15, 2019

Business & Economy

North East reduces skills gap but has a long way to go

A new report has found that the North East has reduced its skills gap over the last year, but still has one of the worst shortages in the UK. The Open University’s business barometer found that almost two-thirds (65 per…

May 13, 2020

Business & Economy

UK lockdown eased in first steps out of coronavirus crisis

The UK lockdown has been eased today (May 13) to allow for unlimited exercise and to encourage those who cannot work from home to go back to work. After more than seven weeks of staying at home, people in England…

November 14, 2019

Business & Economy

Bradley O’Mahoney celebrates 20 years in the Tyne Tunnels

North East public relations firm Bradley O’Mahoney is celebrating 20 years in association with the Tyne tunnels between Howdon and Jarrow. The company has provided communications advice and support since 1999, particularly around the construction of the New Tyne Crossing. In…

May 26, 2020

Business & Economy

Invest Newcastle celebrates record year while recognising challenges that lie ahead

Despite a difficult end to the financial year, Invest Newcastle marked March 2020 with a record number of new investments and expansions. Between April 2019-March 2020, more than 900 jobs were created and safeguarded and 23 new businesses from outside…

March 24, 2021

Business & Economy

Successful innovation programme extended

A programme that has already nurtured the bright ideas of 200 regional businesses is to be extended by the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC). Since its launch in 2011, the Innovation Programme has provided advice and funding worth…

May 1, 2019

Business & Economy

North East charity celebrates overseas achievement

Hundreds of vulnerable children will receive an education boost, thanks to the work of a North East charity. The Zambezi Sunrise Trust was founded by Durham couple John and Joanne Gillette less than three years ago to support education in…

March 24, 2021

Business & Economy

Maven hits Β£25 million milestone creating 1000 jobs in the North East

Bosses at a North East equity firm are celebrating after reaching an investment milestone that has driven prosperity and created 1000 jobs across the region. Maven Capital Partners has invested a total of Β£25 million in dynamic, high-growth businesses, including…