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Newcastle-based Company Appoints New Director as Ambitious Growth Plans Get Underway
Newcastle-based consultancy and training provider, Absolute Quality, has strengthened its leadership and management team with the appointment of Lora Wilson as director. The company, which specialises in helping businesses drive continual improvement, has enjoyed sustained growth for a number of years, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and Lora’s...
Being in the print & online magazine industry ourselves, we pay attention when John Porrett, MD of Unique Magazines, reports a fall in sales of business-related titles, but a significant rise in publications aimed at the “stay at home” customer. John has monitored recent orders in view of the Corona...
Currys Store in North Shields Brings Joy to Children's Heart Unit with Generous Donations
The dedicated staff members of the Currys store in North Shields, Newcastle have been diligently working to bring joy to the Children's Heart Unit at North Tyneside Hospital. Situated a mere fifteen-minute drive along Coast Road from our store, the Children's Heart Unit at the Freeman Hospital offers specialized care...
Local Housebuilder's New Projects Expected To Create 450 New Jobs
In a major boost to the North East economy, five-star housebuilder Barratt Developments North East, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has announced plans to launch 13 new developments this year, building over 1,400 new homes and creating 465 jobs. In line with meeting the demand for...
Honour Health Named Dental Team Of The Year
Staff members at a renowned Newcastle-based dental practice are all smiles after being named the best dental team in the UK, in recognition of their outstanding commitment to patient care throughout COVID-19. Honour Health, based in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, has won the prestigious title of Dental Team of the...
Smart Works Newcastle Helping Women Get Back Into World Amidst Covid-19
A virtual outreach initiative that has helped dozens of women across the North East get new jobs during the pandemic is set to carry on thanks to a four-figure grant from the region’s biggest building society. Smart Works Newcastle aims to help women get back into work, gain financial independence...
Wriggle Marketing Expands Following Strong Business Performance
Bespoke North East digital marketing agency, Wriggle Marketing, has increased its regional footprint following strong growth for the business and with the turnover to rise by over 60% by March 2022. To support a multitude of new client wins, the agency has purchased a neighbouring building extending its offices by...
catrina statue
A statue of the director of a Newcastle theatre company – made using innovative 3D-printing technology – is to be placed in the Great Hall of Newcastle Castle. Catrina McHugh MBE, the artistic director of Open Clasp, will be one of only 25 women nationally to be celebrated with such...
Hicomply CEO Shares Some Of His Success Secrets In Cybersecurity
One of the heads of a trailblazing North East company that is creating the next generation of cyber security will be sharing his story at a special event next week (Sept 22). Ed Bartlett, CEO of Hicomply, is one of a handful of companies taking part in a session at...
ISG Takes Over The Former Jupiter Centre At North East BIC
 A leading North East production company has unveiled ambitious plans for a multi-functional creative space, following its accelerated growth over recent years. Premium entertainment provider, ISG (previously known as the i-Stage Group) has recently taken over the former Jupiter Centre at Sunderland’s North East Business and Innovation Centre (NE BIC). And...

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