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February 24, 2021

Business & Economy

Sports tech service accelerates from zero to 60

Innovative community sport organisation GiveToLocal is perfectly positioned to respond to the easing of lockdown restrictions as a fresh recruitment drive gathers pace. The North Tyneside based sports tech service has already proved its resilience with a series of successful…

March 27, 2020

Technology

Headspace to provide all NHS employees free subscription

Headspace, a global leader in meditation and mindfulness, announced today it is providing free subscriptions to all 1.2 million healthcare providers and employees of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) who are facing increased demand and stress amid the…

January 9, 2023

Business & Economy

The Last Word: Sarah Ledger, chief executive at Lexonik

Sarah Ledger reflects on the education firm’s recent National Literacy Trust acclaim, assesses the post-pandemic learning landscape and sets out why strong reading skills are fundamental to the North East fulfilling its ‘levelling-up’ ambitions.

September 15, 2023

Promoted

The Last Word: Julie Pickett

Julie Pickett, recently-appointed general manager at Hebburn-based washroom system and cubicle maker Laminform, talks about her new role, the company’s growth ambitions and its pride at supporting headline local projects.

May 12, 2022

Business & Economy

Forming close relationships that deliver real success

Where Head Wrightson’s sprawling works once made industrial superstructures that fuelled the growth of many a company, today, on the same footprint, The Endeavour Partnership is fashioning similar success for its clients. Melding business-focused support with a personal touch,…

June 10, 2019

Business & Economy

Northumbria University students help artisan gin maker plan for growth

Artisan gin producers, the Northumberland Spirit Company, has grown from operating out of a potting shed in 2016 to achieving turnover in excess of £300,000 last year. Company director Neil Osborne believes the business is now primed for future growth…

July 22, 2020

Business & Economy

North East pair forge partnership built to last

A multi award-winning roofing firm has joined forces with one of the North East’s fastest-growing sport organisations to boost communities across the region. Newcastle and Durham-based DVC Roofing is the latest in a growing number of local companies to rubber-stamp…

August 26, 2020

Arts & Culture

GiveToLocal teams up with Tennis For Free

One of the North East’s fastest-growing service providers has launched a new national partnership with a leading sports charity. GiveToLocal has teamed up with Tennis For Free as its technology and fundraising partner, supporting its charitable activities throughout the UK. Tennis…