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April 21, 2020

Business & Economy

Free helpdesk launched to support business with COVID-19 related legal issues

North East law firm Muckle LLP has launched a new helpdesk, enabling businesses to speak to a team of lawyers for advice on legal concerns arising from the coronavirus crisis. The COVID-19 Business Helpdesk is a free service created by…

August 29, 2022

Business & Economy

North East business festival returns

A North East business festival is set to return for a second time in October. Sunderland Business Festival, which ran for the first-time last year, aims to inspire enterprises from across the region, with a host of engaging speeches and…

March 5, 2023

Business & Economy

Interview: Limitless opportunities

With a Β£4.2 billion devolution deal agreed with Government, the north of the region stands on the brink of watershed change. Promising thousands of jobs and billions in potential private sector investment, the mayoral-led power shift includes…

March 5, 2023

Promoted

The North East’s premier wedding and events venue goes exclusive

Wynyard Hall is excited, proud and optimistic moving into 2023. The historic stately home is renowned in the North East as a superb venue, ideal for major corporate events, glamorous weddings, exquisite dining and an unrivalled spa. The…

June 15, 2020

Business & Economy

North East footwear retailer set to re-open stores after securing CBILS loan

Branded footwear retailer, Charles Clinkard, it set to reopen all of its stores from this week, after securing support from Lloyds Bank. The Middlesbrough-headquartered retailer has more than 30 stores and concessions across the UK. It has secured a Β£2 million…

August 13, 2017

Business & Economy

Search launched for North East innovations

The region’s innovation conference today launched its annual search with experts at the North East BIC to uncover the area’s most innovative companies, together with their ground-breaking products and services. Those selected will be given the opportunity to exhibit during…

April 8, 2022

Business & Economy

Northumberland College reveals Wansbeck Business Park campus plans

An education provider has unveiled plans to create a new base it says will β€œtransform” its offer to students.

September 6, 2016

Business & Economy

Mayoral candidate leaves LEP to pursue campaign

Independent North East Mayoral Candidate Jeremy Middleton has announced he will stand down from the board of the North East Local Economic Partnership (North East LEP), in order to concentrate on his campaign and frustration at Government rules dictating…