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September 7, 2018

Business & Economy

The Sweet Beet appoints social media & web manager

The Newcastle based food condiment producer The Sweet Beet has confirmed the appointment of a new social media and web manager who joins the company with immediate effect. Louis Rowan Glazzard, 22 from Leeds, joined the expanding firm via Newcastle…

February 12, 2019

Arts & Culture

Exports a piece of cake for Katy Sue Designs

South Tyneside craft and cake decorating manufacturers and designers, Katy Sue Designs, is going from strength to strength with ambitions to grow USA sales. Over the past year the South Shields company has tripled its revenue and increased its workforce…

July 20, 2016

Business & Economy

Investment in Metro and local rail services announced

The North East Combined Authority sets out bold ambitions for local transport in the region The North East Combined Authority (NECA) has agreed a strategy for investment in Metro and local rail to improve passenger journey and kick start an…

September 17, 2020

Business & Economy

The Great North Eastern Brewing Company eyes national growth after cash support

A craft brewery boss has raised a glass to fresh investment he says will create jobs and fuel plans for national success. The Great North Eastern Brewing Company has received Β£50,000 via the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By…

May 20, 2020

Business & Economy

Ambitious grassroots sport organisation reveals expansion plans

Tyneside-based grassroots sport organisation GiveToLocal continues to pivot in the face of the COVID-19 crisis following the announcement that it intends to create a further 80 jobs nationwide. The innovative service provider is working with almost 40,000 teams across the…

July 13, 2018

Business & Economy

Vast new business opportunities on the horizon as ISO27001 certification is achieved

Gateshead-based mailing house, Washington Direct Mail, has invested Β£250,000 in digital printing and envelope enclosing technology and processes to become one of the very few companies in the UK to achieve ISO27001 certification for data privacy and protection. Based on…

May 12, 2022

Business & Economy

Raman Sehgal: Maintaining the momentum

A good number of start-ups begin life in an entrepreneur’s back bedroom, though not all of them go on to become internationally-based enterprises. But that’s what Raman Sehgal has achieved with ramarketing.

April 11, 2019

Business & Economy

The Park Charity Fund is launched and immediately backs three great worthy causes

Committed to its community values, the North East’s largest independent electrical wholesaler, Park Electrical Distributors, has launched the Park Charity Fund. The company has pledged to match all funds raised by staff to a maximum of Β£25,000 during the first…