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May 5, 2020

Business & Economy

Northumberland miller working at full capacity to meet flour demand

A mill in Northumberland is facing unprecedented demand for its top-of-the-range flour during the coronavirus outbreak. Gilchesters Organics is run from a Stamfordham farm by Dr Andrew Wilkinson and his wife Sybille, and its customers include many of the country’s…

May 23, 2017

Business & Economy

The Lakes Distillery reach new heights at Manchester Airport

With the UK being the biggest exporter of gin in the world, the airport is about to add the multi award winning “The Lakes Gin” to their ever-growing gin portfolio. Further cementing the nation’s most popular spirit of choice. The North’s…

May 4, 2021

Business & Economy

Ridley Scott confirmed as speaker on ‘In Conversation with Lord Puttnam’ series

Film legend, North East native and Academy Award®-nominated Best Director, Ridley Scott, has been confirmed as the final speaker of the ‘In Conversation with Lord Puttnam’ series. Scott will speak to North East film and TV professionals and newcomers…

November 12, 2020

Business & Economy

GiveToLocal reveals zero fees move

The continued support of corporate partners has enabled GiveToLocal to press ahead with a significant pivot that promises to change the face of fundraising within community sport. In a move that positively disrupts the entire fundraising platforms sector, the North…

March 1, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Blyth ice cream – Best in country

Ciccarelli Ice Cream, South Beach, Blyth, has won a Gold Medal and Trophy at the National Ice Cream Championships 2022 run by the Ice Cream Alliance (ICA), the sector’s UK trade association. Their delicious dairy vanilla ice cream beat all comers in this, the most prestigious ice cream competition in the country which has been running for nearly 80 years.

May 31, 2019

Business & Economy

Artist Frank gives Sunderland Software Centre a fresh look

A North East hub for high-tech businesses has been given a fresh look. Local artist Frank Styles has added his unique touch of colour to Sunderland Software Centre. Frank has painted a giant mural across the walls and ceiling of the…

May 31, 2019

Business & Economy

Robson Laidler Accountants staff get in gear for charity cycling challenge

Staff from an accountancy firm are getting into gear for a gruelling charity challenge. A team from Robson Laidler Accountants, along with friends and family, are taking on the Coast to Coast Challenge in August. The 16-strong party will cycle approximately…

July 4, 2023

Promoted

The spirit of belonging in Northumberland

The atrium entrance to Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Distillery certainly takes your breath away, with its 9300 pine tiles sweeping up to a patinated copper lantern. But it is the timeless hospitality offered by all that is…