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March 19, 2019

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Tait Walker gears up for further growth following a busy 2018

Independent accountancy firm, Tait Walker, is setting its sight on further growth in 2019 following a year of new appointments and a brand new service offering. In 2018, Tait Walker created 35 jobs in the region across a range of…

April 2, 2019

Business & Economy

Gateshead College named best in country by the Education Skills Funding Agency

Gateshead College has been ranked the best performing college in England for post 16 education and training, firmly putting the North East on the map. Figures from the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) show an overall achievement rate of 96%,…

July 22, 2021

Business & Economy

Digital expansion great news for small businesses

A Sunderland-based digital training agency is expanding its team and service, after increased demand for e-learning resources amid the pandemic. ThinkBiscuit Media, a technology business specialising in e-learning, outgrew its headquarters at Sunderland Software Centre and recently relocated to a…

April 2, 2020

Business & Economy

More than Β£43 million paid to County Durham businesses

Business owners across County Durham have spoken of their relief at the quick processing of support grants by Durham County Council. The grants were launched late last week to help businesses through the Coronavirus pandemic and council staff have since…

October 27, 2022

Business & Economy

New innovation programme to help boost your business

Hospitality, tourism and food and drink businesses are being encouraged to become members of an innovation programme aimed at boosting the sector. The Hospitality, Innovation Tourism Supply (HITS) programme has been launched to help bring more innovative ideas and solutions…

July 20, 2021

Business & Economy

Haines Watts and North East Times collaborate to drive recovery

North East Times Magazine has announced a collaboration with entrepreneurial accountancy and business advisory firm Haines Watts.

February 15, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Newcastle High School for Girls appoints alumna to School Governing Board

Newcastle High School for Girls (NHSG)Β  – Sunday Times’ North East Independent School of the Year 2020 – has announced the appointment of recent alumna, Jasmine Summers, to its School Governing Board.

March 5, 2023

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Burns Night festivities raise vital charity funds

Financial planning and wealth management firm Perspective (North East) Ltd supported NE Youth’s Annual Burns Night Ball, which provided a huge boost to the charity’s work.   A night of dancing and donations drummed up nearly Β£30,000 for…