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March 2, 2022

Ideas & Observations

EDBS launches COVID-19 recovery support programme

Support organisation East Durham Business Service is launching a new programme to help entrepreneurs to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 22, 2019

Business & Economy

New designs offer glimpse at greener future for Newcastle Quayside

New plans that will transform the look of Newcastle’s Quayside into a greener space have been unveiled as restoration plans gather pace. The Tyne Estuary Partnership — a collaboration between Groundwork NE & Cumbria, the Environment Agency, and Newcastle NE1…

July 26, 2022

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Floating Board for Funky Chunky Furniture

Growth in scaling businesses can often be stifled due to the difficulty of being able to find and afford experienced directors across each function. When Funky Chunky Furniture’s Kevin Johnston sought external support to help his company cope with…

November 13, 2020

Business & Economy

Durham firm to build Scotland’s tallest onshore wind farm

The renewable energy division of The Banks Group has secured planning permission to build Scotland’s tallest onshore wind farm. Banks Renewables has secured approval from the Scottish Government for the Lethans wind farm in East Ayrshire – a project that…

July 4, 2023

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Plan now to prosper in the future

A high-level panel event featuring two prominent North East business leaders, and led by Perspective (North East) Ltd alongside law firm Weightmans and RMT Accountants & Business Advisers, provided key insight for owners and managers around securing organisations’…

October 3, 2022

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Building on momentum

As the year draws to a close, George F. White reflects on the last 12 months, which have included record-breaking turnover, the completion of a significant business merger and three new offices – with another on the horizon….

December 12, 2019

Arts & Culture

Vaulkhard Group set for expansion with £7 million HSBC investment

A North East leisure and hospitality group is planning to expand after securing a £7 million investment deal with HSBC UK. The family-owned Vaulkhard Group owns and runs 14 venues across Newcastle, Morpeth, and Gosforth — including Bealim House, Central…

June 24, 2019

Business & Economy

Leading events venue builds on success with expansion

One of Newcastle’s most historic buildings, which has more recently become an events destination, is planning to expand its offering further on the back of significant demand. The Secret Tower, which opened in late 2016, has seen huge levels of…