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July 5, 2024

Feature

‘I believe in the process and vision’ – new SAFC boss Regis Le Bris confident of success

Retro is working in Sunderland. Sales of the new Sunderland AFC kit – a rekindling of a partnership with Hummel and reintroduction of an iconic late 1980s, early 1990s top – reached the numbers expected for…

July 16, 2024

Ideas & Observations

The Big Question: July ’24

GRAEME CARTER – Founder and owner, Shred Direct I’ve always believed small businesses are vital to the UK economy, and the G7 prediction only amplifies their importance. The new Government…

June 19, 2020

Business & Economy

FIRST embarks on international collaboration to inspire next generation

A North East company is forging international relationships to help inspire business owners and entrepreneurs fulfil their ambitions. Gateshead-based FIRST, which provides a network of services aimed at connecting young people and start-ups to the local business community, has joined…

May 12, 2023

Business & Economy

EVENT – Plan. Protect. Prosper: Futureproofing your business

Want to know more about structuring your business? Thinking about succession planning? Keen to learn how shareholder protection could work for you? If so, read on.

March 5, 2023

Business & Economy

Interview: Booking the trend

When Jo Feeley picked up a creative industries honour at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards late last year, she could have been forgiven for pondering whether she’ll collect the accolade in two years’ time. After all, it is…

December 28, 2022

Business & Economy

Interview: A new kind of identity

Dr Fiona Hill went from the coalfields of County Durham to the corridors of US power. A miner’s daughter turned renowned Russia expert, she acted as a top security advisor to presidents Donald Trump, Barack Obama and George…

April 10, 2022

Business & Economy

Newcastle College & Newcastle United Foundation: Hitting the target on character skills

Teamwork, communication, confidence, resilience. Consult any business handbook and those words leap from the page as critical factors in achieving success. But they’re not just applicable to the commercial world – they’re equally important in the education environment. And…

December 14, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Unleashing the potential: Creating a level playing field for the North East to flourish

The region’s place within the Government’s flagship ‘levelling-up’ agenda Boris Johnson called it his “defining mission”. Rishi Sunak says he will deliver on the Government’s manifesto promise. Jeremy Hunt says the Conservatives “remain committed” to the cause. Much has been said about the…