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These are really exciting times for Newcastle and the North East, writes Nick Kemp. As the leader of Newcastle City Council, and with responsibility for the economy on the combined authority, I am absolutely clear of the alignment of the…

A housing association has revealed £20 million plans to deliver more than 100 affordable homes in Sunderland. Karbon Homes says its 105-house North Hylton project will include rent-to-buy and affordable rent properties. Subject to planning approval, the organisation hopes to start…

Having enjoyed a recent period of growth, outsourced sales specialist, Just Williams, has added Anna Caygill to its team, as it continues to build its presence throughout the North East and Yorkshire. Anna, aged 33, has been appointed as a…

The UK economy may not return to its late 2019 size until 2023, according to a forecast by the EY ITEM Club. The Spring Forecast 2020 has significantly downgraded its near-term outlook for the UK economy, with predictions of a…

Joe Alexander, a seasoned adventurer with more than 20 years’ experience, has done his fair share of globetrotting. Now, his passion for adventure travel has led him to launch Jackpot Explorers, a prize draw format that gives entrants…

The bosses of a radiation technology firm and a social media advertising company have been honoured at the Institute of Directors’ (IoD) Director of the Year Awards. Dr Arnab Basu, chief executive of Sedgefield-based Kromek Group, was named Innovation Director…

Accountancy and business advisory firm Haines Watts has welcomed 35 new trainees to the firm. The graduates and school leavers join across different regions, stretching from London and the West Midlands up to the North East, with 6 of the…

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) has supported an entrepreneur’s vision to help runners find the most appropriate type of footwear. CPI worked with Craig Downs on mymo, a wearable sock which uses artificial intelligence to gauge an athlete’s gait….