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May 30, 2019

Business & Economy

Advantex Network Solutions supports Veterans in Crisis development

A technology firm is lending a helping hand to an ex-servicemen and women lifeline. Advantex Network Solutions, alongside North East training provider Springboard, is supporting Sunderland-based Veterans in Crisis with the development of a 24-hour, four-storey building designed to offer…

March 23, 2020

Business & Economy

Coronavirus ‘could hit economy harder than last recession’, report warns

The UK’s economy could slump to levels worse than the last recession if containment measures fail to stop the coronavirus outbreak, a business organisation has warned. KPMG says UK GDP could fall by as much as 5.4 per cent this…

July 30, 2019

Arts & Culture

University of Sunderland professor looks at mental health issues on Love Island

As the latest series of Love Island comes to a close, a professor of language and culture at the University of Sunderland is putting the popular ITV show under the microscope. Professor Angela Smith has taken a closer look at…

October 10, 2018

Business & Economy

Inspiring discussion at TedxNewcastle 2018

North East Times were delighted to be invited to the Sage Gateshead for the latest instalment of TEDxNewcastle, a self-organised offshoot of the global TED franchise The event at Sage Gateshead, hosted on October 6, in the Main Hall offered…

October 12, 2022

Business & Economy

Fairstone Group has ‘clear vision for growth’ after strong results

A wealth management firm has a “solid financial foundation to drive growth” after recording double-digit expansion, its boss has said.

May 1, 2019

Technology

Technology firm Kromek secures $2.7 million contract expansion

A technology firm known for helping thwart terror attacks has secured a contract expansion expected to be worth $2.7 million. Kromek has picked up the order increase as part of a five-year security screening market contract, which was originally awarded…

April 20, 2017

Business & Economy

Environmental specialist set for growth after series of high profile instructions 

Roberts Environmental, which provides environmental advice and solutions for developers, investors and banks, recently celebrated its five year anniversary with further expansion of its professional team. Founded by Jeff Roberts in 2012, the firm which is based on Grey Street…

June 27, 2018

Business & Economy

Ward Hadaway reappointed to major NHS panel for Shared Business Services

The healthcare team at Ward Hadaway has been reappointed to the NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) legal services framework for the second time. The 60-strong team at the Top 100 law firm, which has offices in Newcastle, Leeds and…