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January 14, 2021

Business & Economy

Education Partnership North East chief executive recognised in 2021 New Year Honours list

The Chief Executive and Chair of Governors at one of the UK’s largest college groups have both been awarded OBEs in the Queen’s New Year 2021 Honours list. Ellen Thinnesen and Rob Lawson were both honoured for their outstanding contribution…

September 12, 2023

Business & Economy

Interview: Louis Taylor, British Business Bank

Banking on success British Business Bank is launching a £660 million investment package to support small and medium-sized organisations across the North of England. Entrepreneurs and innovators are being encouraged to apply for cash…

February 14, 2022

Business & Economy

HLA Services secures £500,000 Newcastle University contract

Boldon-based HLA Services is building on its education sector reputation with a £500,000 contract to refurbish Newcastle University's Great North House.

September 2, 2021

Feature

Wander Women

Chloë Clover and Lou Tonner don’t really do New Year’s Eve. They like to do their own thing; shut the world out, and Jools Holland, order pizza, close the curtains, dim the lights and write a list of their goals…

September 16, 2019

Business & Economy

Middlesbrough and North Shields high streets earmarked for revival in Government plan

The high streets of two North East towns are set to be rejuvenated after being included in a £95 million Government scheme aimed at reviving England’s traditional shopping landscape. Middlesbrough and North Shields are part of the Government’s #HistoricHighStreets campaign. Ministers…

May 31, 2022

Build & Sustainability

NOF partners with Make UK to ‘amplify’ member support

An energy sector business development organisation is partnering with a national manufacturing body to bolster operators’ growth.

May 13, 2020

Business & Economy

North East Business Growth Board welcomes five new members

Five new appointments have been made to the Business Growth Board of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), supporting the LEP in achieving its aim of creating 100,000 more and better jobs in the North East. Liz Bromley (chief…

January 17, 2022

Ideas & Observations

College leader collects honour for services to education

The Chief Executive of Education Partnership North East was invited to Windsor Castle to collect a prestigious Royal honour which recognised her services to education.