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September 2, 2019

Business & Economy

Fairstone Group achieve 50 per cent growth in recurring income

Fairstone Group, which incorporates one of the UK’s largest Chartered Financial Planning firms, has seen a more than 50 per cent increase in recurring income according to its latest results. Audited accounts just completed for 2018 show that recurring income…

February 23, 2023

Business & Economy

Giant fertiliser vessel’s arrival boosts Port of Sunderland

A port says it is primed to cultivate further success after a partnership with a farming supplies firm was enriched by a mammoth delivery.

July 23, 2020

Business & Economy

Sunderland Software City partners with Blu Sky to support the tech sector

Sunderland Software City has announced an exciting new partnership with Blu Sky Chartered Accountants to help support the growth of the technology sector. The partnership will enable more businesses to focus on the development of technology, growth, and digital adoption…

February 26, 2019

Business & Economy

Tolent open first homes site in Sedgefield

Gateshead-based Tolent has launched its first homes site in Sedgefield creating 100 new homes on the former Sedgefield Community Hospital site. With the official opening of the Tolent Homes sales pavilion last weekend, the site is now open to the…

June 14, 2024

Business & Economy

Entrepreneurs’ ‘confidence still high’ despite market challenges

Confidence remains high among business owners, with many feeling ‘very optimistic’ about the year ahead, according to recent findings. The Entrepreneurs’ Forum’s latest Pulse Survey reveals 88 per cent of 111 respondents feel ‘optimistic’ or ‘very…

June 11, 2019

Business & Economy

Housebuilder Bellway hails demand as reservations rise

A housebuilder has lauded a fertile buying environment after seeing demand for its properties rise. Bellway said the cumulative impact of high employment, low interest rates and the Government’s Help to Buy scheme has helped drive sales higher. The company, headquartered…

May 29, 2020

Arts & Culture

Sweet success for North East chocolatier at Studio 28 Patisserie

Artisan chocolatier and patisserie chef Naomi Longfield is finding new ways to reach customers after her fledging café in Newcastle was forced to close during the pandemic. Naomi, who opened her café in 2019, has pivoted the business to focus…

May 24, 2019

Business & Economy

Local influencers join forces to bring the biggest engineering festival to the North East for a third year

Bring It On North East has been made possible again this year due to the solid backing of engineering professionals from across the region. Bowman Bradley, Regional Chair of IMechE, Thomas Chacko, President of Sunderland Rotary, Moira Shaftoe, Business Partnerships…