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November 3, 2022

Business & Economy

North East LEP welcomes new members to the Board

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) has announced the appointment of two new Board members. Colin Hewitt and Phil Redman will join the Board as non-executive directors as the North East LEP moves forward with a refreshed…

September 14, 2017

Arts & Culture

Demand for bohemian wedding venue soars

A bohemian venue known for its lavish three-day weddings has seen demand soar for nuptials held at its Northumberland coastal estate. To keep up with demand, Doxford Barns has restructured its teams and invested in staff and resources to…

December 28, 2022

Business & Economy

Five minutes with…

Bola Abisogun has joined Newcastle-based digital construction operator BIM Academy as digital director. With a strong background in the sector, and a longstanding commitment to boosting diversity and inclusivity, he has joined a team of strategists, researchers and…

March 29, 2018

Business & Economy

Location of new Durham city centre distillery revealed in landmark move 

Durham Distillery has revealed where it plans to relocate in the centre of Durham as ambitious plans are announced for the site Following an investment of more than £500k and a full refurbishment subject to planning, Durham Distillery will become…

November 29, 2017

Business & Economy

Fairstone welcomes leading portfolio manager

Fairstone, one of the UK’s largest Chartered Financial Planning firms, announces that Alex Odd will take on joint ownership of the group’s portfolio management alongside Oliver Stone This move coincides with Oliver Stone’s promotion from Group Head of Research to…

April 29, 2020

Business & Economy

COVID-19 could cost North East’s tourism sector £3 billion

New research has revealed that the economic loss to the North East visitor economy could be nearly £3 billion if lockdown continues into the summer months. The…

November 3, 2020

Business & Economy

£9 million smart energy lab launched to solve decarbonisation challenge

A world first smart energy testbed facility has been launched in the North East. The £9 million Integrated Smart Energy Lab is being delivered by the North East Energy Catalyst partnership, uniting the region’s smart energy capabilities to become the…

December 22, 2021

Business & Economy

Northern Gas and Power Santas gather to provide £1000 charity cheer

He might be gearing up for a busy night, but Santa – and a few friends – still found time to support a North East charity! The big man joined more than 20 others from energy procurement firm Northern Gas…