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April 19, 2021

Business & Economy

Career change inspires new business

A former lecturer who landed her job after returning to the classroom in her 30s has launched a business to help others make a career change. Back in 2004 Julie Welsh was working as a family liaison officer when she…

June 17, 2021

Business & Economy

Events agency boss to ‘level up for better’ after COVID-19

An events agency boss has expanded her venture after admitting the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to “level up for the better”. Hilary Dunne, founder of The Brand Activators, has launched ‘SOS’ Speakers and accelerated plans to introduce a training arm. She…

July 10, 2019

Business & Economy

Record profit at Tyneside-founded housebuilder Barratt Developments

A housebuilder with roots on Tyneside says it is primed for further market success after decade-high sales helped deliver record profit. Barratt Developments expects annual pre-tax profit to be ahead of market expectations at around £910 million in the year…

January 9, 2023

Business & Economy

Guest Contributor: Investing in the region’s cultural future

Having recently announced sweeping changes to its funding framework, which will see scores of regional operators receive increased financial support, Darren Henley, chief executive of Arts Council England, tells North East Times Magazine about the significance of…

January 7, 2019

Business & Economy

London City route launched from Newcastle Airport

The first flight of a brand new service from Newcastle Airport into the heart of central London has taken off today (January 7). The inaugural flight from the North East’s largest airport to London City departed this morning taking just…

July 26, 2022

Promoted

A network built to bring opportunities

As the region’s largest and best engineering and manufacturing show – EMCON – ticks ever closer, Engineering & Manufacturing Network assesses the event’s importance, while highlighting its own value to the sectors.   Taking an idea from initial spark to reality

December 6, 2022

Business & Economy

A unique approach to digital engineering  

Much like the trajectory of the many construction developments it supports, Wilson Gray Consulting’s standing is rising at a rapid rate. With its expert digital engineering services helping contractors progress eminent schemes across myriad sectors, it is gaining ever-increasing…

July 11, 2017

Business & Economy

Team continues to expand thanks to global demand

The company, which has recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, has a 200-strong client base that varies from Alnwick-based internationally famous brand, Pure Fishing, to organisations such as the Global Fund to Fight Aids, which is based in Switzerland. In the…