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March 18, 2020

Business & Economy

Race to find buyer for Flame Heating Supplies as market conditions bite

A buyer is being sought for a plumbing and heating supplies business after it succumbed to a plunge in consumer confidence. Flame Heating Supplies, which ran sites across the North East, has ceased trading. The company cited tough conditions late last…

November 29, 2022

Business & Economy

Northern law firm recruits 13 trainees and solicitor apprentice as growth continues

A Top UK law firm has recruited 13 trainee solicitors and one solicitor apprentice as it continues to grow strongly and expand its workforce. Ward Hadaway LLP, headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, has recruited seven trainees…

October 11, 2017

Business & Economy

Teesside’s Better proves best option in London

A Middlesbrough-based brand agency has seen its growth in London develop faster than expected, after securing almost a quarter-of-a-million pounds worth of new business in just a few months Better launched an office in the Shoreditch area of London earlier…

March 19, 2020

Arts & Culture

Three times the charm for Northumberland National Park in Countryfile Awards

Northumberland National Park has won the prestigious accolade of National Park of The Year in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2020. It is the third time the National Park has won the nationwide competition, with votes cast by over 17,500 members…

March 31, 2020

Business & Economy

Newcastle City Council already actioning support for businesses and employers affected by COVID-19

Newcastle City Council has announced it has made direct payments to more than 450 businesses to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. Several loans and schemes have been made available by the Government for councils to administer. This includes grants of…

October 26, 2018

Business & Economy

Entrepreneurs launch ‘revolutionary’ university applications business

A start-up business is already planning global expansion through the launch of its much-anticipated online platform which promises to revolutionise the process of university applications and placement for international students. StudyAtlas has created a ‘one stop shop’ for students around…

January 20, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Nudge Minds thinking of growth plans after second NEL investment

Two North East entrepreneurs are looking to grow a second successful education sector business with the help of a further five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund.

January 7, 2022

Business & Economy

Annual awards recognise agency excellence

A growth agency based in Tyneside recently took home a regional marketing award after its work helped a client to surpass its revenue targets.