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March 8, 2021

Business & Economy

Aon makes senior appointment to drive growth in the North

Multi-national professional services firm Aon has appointed a regional sales director for the North to drive growth across the region. Christine Wood joined Aon eight years ago and is now charged with helping businesses navigate a tough insurance market and…

June 15, 2020

Business & Economy

North East footwear retailer set to re-open stores after securing CBILS loan

Branded footwear retailer, Charles Clinkard, it set to reopen all of its stores from this week, after securing support from Lloyds Bank. The Middlesbrough-headquartered retailer has more than 30 stores and concessions across the UK. It has secured a £2 million…

August 17, 2021

Business & Economy

Potters open studio at North East BIC so others can explore their passion

Two passionate potters have opened their own studio at the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) to give others the chance to thrown down some clay and have a spin on the wheel. Having struggled to find the space…

March 9, 2022

Business & Economy

North of Tyne Culture and Creative Investment Programme invests in female-founded Do Gooder

The North of Tyne Culture and Creative Investment Programme has made a loan investment in Newcastle-based, female-founded strategy and creative agency Do Gooder.

May 12, 2022

Business & Economy

Guest contributor – A powerful plan, or a missed opportunity?

Never one to knowingly undersell anything, Boris Johnson was at it again last month. When not answering questions about his future, the Prime Minister was describing his new British energy security strategy as a gateway to “clean, affordable, secure power…for…

May 27, 2020

Business & Economy

Stromsoy believes in the power of sport

Colin Stromsoy is well known in North East sporting circles having dedicated his life to sport, in both a personal and professional capacity, across our region. Following a highly successful tenure as Northumbria University’s Director of Sport, during which he…

November 27, 2018

Business & Economy

We’re recruiting!

North East Times is seeking an experienced business journalist to work across print, online, events and film. General description The successful candidate will responsible for sourcing, writing and editing a range of profile interviews, news stories and feature articles across North East…

June 18, 2020

Technology

Price optimisation platform secures £650,000 in funding round

A Middlesbrough-based price optimisation platform has raised £650,000 in a funding round with support from Mercia Equity Finance, part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF). Bubo.AI’s platform uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse customers’ behaviour to understand what they…