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September 13, 2021

Business & Economy

North Tyneside agency celebrates team expansion

Cargo Creative, based in North Shields, has taken on three new staff members following a string of new business wins. Justina Burkauskiene, Corey Stimpson, and Kasey Hartney have joined the growing team bringing new digital marketing and SEO experience as…

October 14, 2020

Business & Economy

WBD advises on Matfen Hall hotel sale to Walwick Estate Group

Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised the Blackett family, shareholders of the iconic Matfen Hall Hotel, on the sale of the company to hospitality business Walwick Estate Group. Based in Northumberland, Matfen Hall is a luxury hotel and…

March 22, 2019

Business & Economy

Two North East colleges become one under the brand Education Partnership North East

Sunderland College and Northumberland College have legally merged in an ambitious move that will create significant benefits for the region. Sunderland College successfully merged with Hartlepool Sixth Form College in September 2017. This latest partnership with Northumberland College will produce…

June 19, 2019

Business & Economy

Newcastle and Northumbria universities combine for £8 million world-first building research hub

Experts from two North East universities will work on an £8 million project to develop new technologies focused upon revolutionising the construction and operation of new buildings. Newcastle and Northumbria universities have jointly been awarded the money from Research England’s Expanding…

May 8, 2017

Business & Economy

Fairstone Group acquires DHD Wealth Management

Fairstone Group, one of the UK’s fastest growing Chartered Financial Planning firms, has completed its latest full acquisition under its Downstream Buy Out programme. DHD Wealth Management, which is headquartered in Wales and with offices across the southern part…

September 12, 2017

Business & Economy

Howard Russell announces new board as founder retires

A North East based construction firm, which is celebrating its 20th year in business, has announced the formation of a new board of directors following the retirement of one of its founder members Howard Russell Construction, which employs 33 staff from…

March 22, 2019

Business & Economy

Major investment and development programme underway at Westfield School

A Gosforth school has revealed that work is well underway on an exciting major development programme to create new state of the art facilities. The independent day school for girls has demolished a number of older classrooms to make way…

November 21, 2018

Business & Economy

Warmseal secures £5.5 million order book after the sad demise of SafeGlaze UK

Home improvement specialist Warmseal is closer to its objective of being a national force in its industry, after securing the £5.5 million order book of SafeGlaze UK which went into administration on October 30. Over 2,000 customers will be contacted within…