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Decline & Fall of the Retail Sector

Monday June 17, 2019

With ongoing pressures throughout the retail sector, struggling high streets, rent and rates, as well as the rise of technology, what next for the retail sector and the tens of thousands it employs?

North East offshore engineering firm expands following management buy out

Monday 17th of June 2019

The North East Growth Capital Fund, managed by NEL Fund Managers, supports the continued growth of Quantum Fabricom with a six-figure investment following an impressive 12 months of growth and a management buy-out.

Calling all North East Businesses!

Monday 17th of June 2019

Contact your Local Print and Design company for a personal quote - We are here to help with all your custom print needs (and we are local). We offer a friendly, professional and personal service. We can pop out to see you and show samples.

Giving Network awards over £16,000 for local causes

Monday 17th of June 2019

A Giving Network for the next generation of North East philanthropists, created by the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear & Northumberland and supported by law firm Ward Hadaway, has awarded £16,104 to four local charities at its first ever g

Introducing Navigate HR – a key support service for SMEs

Monday 17th of June 2019

Our employment law team have developed a new, comprehensive support package focused on benefitting small to medium-sized businesses by meeting their HR needs.

Utilita Arena Partner with LNER to bring exclusive customer benefits

Friday 14th of June 2019

Utilita Arena are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with train operators LNER in a deal that will directly benefit arena customers.

Banks Group invests in new County Durham training academy to help fill growing plant mechanic skills gap

Friday 14th of June 2019

North East property and energy firm The Banks Group has invested in creating a new County Durham training academy to help ensure it has continuing access to a skilled team of plant mechanics.

Reviving memories of Greatham Creek

Friday 14th of June 2019

A forgotten piece of the region’s little known history has been brought to life on the big screen by a Teesside University academic.

Business students help award-winning artisan gin maker craft strategy for growth

Friday 14th of June 2019

The Alnwick-based Northumberland Spirit Company has grown from humble beginnings.

Exhibition takes visitors on an emotional journey exploring the aftermath of the Great War

Friday 14th of June 2019

A unique project to uncover the region’s hidden stories from the end of the First World War has found the period to be even more turbulent and traumatic than ever imagined.

Community Foundation appoint Jill Baker to board of trustees

Friday 14th of June 2019

The Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland has appointed Jill Baker, the director of development at Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales, to its board of trustees.