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August 2, 2018

Arts & Culture

National sales for home-grown skincare product

A husband and wife who developed a 100 per cent natural skincare product from their kitchen are targeting national growth after seeing sales of the cream grow signifcantly. Mark and Lisa Kelly from Lobley Hill in Gateshead have created Natrabalm,…

July 3, 2018

Business & Economy

Womble Bond Dickinson advises RIBA on a major transaction

The Newcastle office of Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) on an investment by LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. LDC is investing £31.8m for a significant minority shareholding in…

August 2, 2018

Business & Economy

Highly-rated specialist neuro lawyer joins Sintons

The specialist neurotrauma team at law firm Sintons has been strengthened further with a key new appointment. Kate Nickin moves to Sintons after ten years at Irwin Mitchell, where she has built a reputation for her work in neurotrauma and…

November 4, 2015

Business & Economy

Port of Tyne wins gold for the second year running

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has presented the Port of Tyne with a second consecutive Gold Award, highlighting the business’s commitment to excellence in health and safety. The achievement of a Gold Award for occupational health and safety…

August 5, 2018

Business & Economy

Refurbished Earl Grey House continues letting success with two new tenants

Earl Grey House, a pioneering Newcastle office and leisure development has secured two new tenants following a comprehensive refurbishment. Digital marketing agency, Tangent, has taken 1,950 sq. ft on the second floor. National education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel, is relocating its…

March 18, 2020

Business & Economy

Newcastle’s Atlas Cloud reveals growth plan after £2 million investment

An award-winning IT company has secured a £2 million investment to support job creation and expansion plans. Atlas Cloud has been supported by the Northern Venture Capital Trust Funds (VCTs), which are managed by Mercia. Bosses say the funding will allow…

May 17, 2019

Arts & Culture

National Youth Film Academy partnership with MediCinema brings the magic of film to the RVI

The National Youth Film Academy based in Gateshead has announced a new three year partnership with national charity, MediCinema, which provides magical cinema experiences for patients, young and old, in hospitals up and down the country. With the National Youth…

August 7, 2018

Business & Economy

Zapatista to open third North East restaurant in Durham

Naylors’ retail department has secured a letting to an expanding Mexican street food chain, which is set to open its third restaurant in the region. Zapatista Burrito Bar has signed a 15-year lease on premises at 87 Elvet Bridge, Durham,…