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April 23, 2020

Business & Economy

North East Automotive Alliance members help in battle against COVID-19

Members of the North East Automotive Alliance are supporting the fight against COVID-19 by helping to get medical and personal protective equipment to NHS and care workers. More than 20 companies have already demonstrated their agility and innovation – with…

March 16, 2018

Business & Economy

Striding to success as global employees raise funds for local charity

Electronics technology specialist, Stadium Group, has stepped up to the challenge, as colleagues from around the world put their best foot forward to raise £8,000 for much loved North East charity, Saras Hope Foundation. The company issued a global call…

January 15, 2021

Uncategorised

UK recovery in jeopardy as economy contracts in November

The groundwork has been laid for a double-dip recession in the UK as the latest figures showed the national lockdown in November caused the economy to contract for the first time in six months. Office for National Statistics (ONS) data…

July 4, 2019

Arts & Culture

New ‘offline’ membership club launched to support those suffering from anxiety

A mental health professional from Tynemouth has launched a new offline membership club for people suffering from overthinking and anxiety. Swirl is an offline service in the sense that print materials and in-person meet ups are prioritized over smartphones and…

October 31, 2017

Arts & Culture

Movember man talk could save your life

Make time for man talk! That’s the advice being given to men as part of the national Movember campaign – the month that spotlights men’s health issues A Movember survey showed that while 70% of men say their friends could…

May 14, 2019

Business & Economy

North Star Counselling is the first business to be born from Sunderland start-up initiative

A counselling service to improve the mental health of children in Sunderland is the first business to be born from a programme designed to encourage start-ups in the west area of the city. The Prospecting for Enterprise initiative was launched…

January 18, 2021

Business & Economy

A star is born in Sunderland

He may not be a household name just yet, but Chris Farfouris is on the verge of breaking into the film and TV industry after landing two major roles. Not only has Chris successfully auditioned for a key character role…

July 16, 2019

Business & Economy

Supplier engagement event helps companies in the Lake District unlock the door to public sector contracts

South Lakeland District Council partnered with Bloom Procurement Services, to deliver an exclusive supplier engagement event at Kendal Town Hall. The aim was to assist suppliers to increase their chances of winning contracts from the local authority and wider public…