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September 11, 2023

Business & Economy

Opportunities in the pipeline

The water industry is set for huge change over the next few years, including a big increase in infrastructure spending. Here, Monisha Gower, Northumbrian Water’s assets director, explains what it means for the North East, both for customers…

November 17, 2022

Business & Economy

ZTL Contracting appoint construction director to aid Yorkshire growth plans

Middlesbrough and Wakefield earthworks contractor ZTL Contracting has appointed Andrew Blighe as its Construction Director. ZTL Contracting has an ambitious growth plan throughout Yorkshire and the surrounding areas, and Blighe will play an integral role across Construction, Operations and Business…

May 12, 2023

Business & Economy

Why the internet matters more than ever

With more than five billion people accessing the internet every day, the online world represents fertile ground for business growth. Here, Mark Harrison, RTC North scaleup director, uses his vast telecoms and software sector experience to highlight the…

July 13, 2016

Business & Economy

Divorce and pensions

Getting the right deal when it comes to pensions and divorce is more complex than you may think, says Mary Shaw, solicitor and mediator at David Gray It’s possible to overthink some things when getting divorced: for example, painstakingly trying…

March 15, 2019

Business & Economy

Watson Burton expands real estate team with new associate

Newcastle based commercial law firm Watson Burton has further strengthened its Real Estate team with the appointment of an experienced associate. Helen Stenton brings a wealth of commercial and residential property development and transactional experience to the firm, which will…

July 18, 2021

Build & Sustainability

£9.1m redevelopment planning approval moves Sunderland closer to carbon neutral status

A £9.1m development project will aid Sunderland’s ambitious plans to become a cleaner and greener city after planners gave it the green light. Parsons Vehicle Workshop and Depot in Washington is set to be transformed in a contract which will…

October 5, 2022

Business & Economy

George F. White appoints sustainability expert as a key part of its service expansion

Leading property specialist George F. White has welcomed William Marshall into the team as its first Sustainability Consultant. The appointment comes at a key time in response to the changing needs of businesses, as the demand for renewable energy…

June 8, 2018

Business & Economy

Managing director of Gateshead’s Gate 7 appointed to North East LEP board

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has appointed Kate Wickham, Managing Director of Gateshead-based Gate 7, as a board member. Kate, who in 2017, was recognised with a MBE for services to export and outward investment, joins current board…