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February 18, 2019

Business & Economy

Blossoming new business aids local community

A new business owner is using flower power to inspire and educate a variety of North East community groups. Sunderland-based Alison Hunter is combining her love and passion for floristry and her experience in mental health and social care to…

September 7, 2018

Business & Economy

The Sweet Beet appoints social media & web manager

The Newcastle based food condiment producer The Sweet Beet has confirmed the appointment of a new social media and web manager who joins the company with immediate effect. Louis Rowan Glazzard, 22 from Leeds, joined the expanding firm via Newcastle…

June 10, 2022

Business & Economy

Building a properly sustainable future

Right from being a youngster, Professor James Widmer recognised the benefits of electric vehicles. Unfortunately for him, though, the speed of industrial development failed to keep pace with his desire for change. But when he pivoted his…

July 3, 2023

Uncategorised

‘Stay vigilant’ – UK Commercial Group boss makes post-pandemic plea

A facilities management firm boss has warned companies not to become complacent with infection control in the post-pandemic era.

July 2, 2024

Build & Sustainability

Materials Processing Institute ‘will lead sustainable charge’ after Ā£4.2 million support

A research and innovation base has reaffirmed its commitment to ā€œleading the charge in sustainable developmentā€ after securing Ā£4.2 million backing, its new boss has said. The Materials Processing Institute has received support through the UK…

May 13, 2020

Business & Economy

Wearside healthcare platform pledges support to community sport

A common approach to turning the coronavirus crisis on its head has prompted two North East organisations to share expertise and explore fresh opportunities. Sunderland-based health care and wellbeing platform Medintu is working with North Shields service provider GiveToLocal to…

July 10, 2023

Business & Economy

On the cover: Dr Arnab Basu – Scanning new horizons

Dr Arnab Basu, chief executive and co-founder of Kromek, tells Colin Young, things are only just beginning for the Sedgefield-based, Durham University spin-out, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary.

April 5, 2022

Business & Economy

On the cover: Opportuni knocks

After more than a decade unearthing contracts for businesses across the UK, Tim Ward and business partner Bill MacGregor are expanding and devising ways to break down barriers