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NORTH EAST INSIGHT AGENCY PASSES "3 MILLION TURNOVER AS NATIONAL CONTRACT WINS DRIVE DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (370+ words) A Newcastle-based insight agency has reported annual turnover exceeding "3 million and an 11% increase in profit after securing a series of major contract renewals and new client wins across the UK." The business, which employs 80 people, including 40 people in its dedicated…...
FROM YELLOW BRICK ROAD TO GREAT NORTH RUN: MEET THE NORTHUMBERLAND WOMAN TAKING ON ANOTHER CHALLENGE AFTER SURVIVING RARE CHILDHOOD CONDITION
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (687+ words) More than 30 years ago, Frances Smailes took her first fundraising steps for The Children's Foundation. As a toddler in 1994, she joined her parents and older sister Jessica at Newcastle's Exhibition Park for the charity's popular Yellow Brick Road walk, a…...
GREEN LIGHT FOR NURSERY EXPANSION IN BENWELL SET TO BOOST SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (521+ words) Plans to expand a much-loved nursery in Benwell have been given the go-ahead by Newcastle City Council, paving the way for improved facilities and greater support for children and families in the area. Planning permission has been approved for the…...
Sunderland's On Path Energy expanding English operations with new Cambridge office investment
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (624+ words) Sunderland-headquartered renewables developer On Path Energy is aiming to grow its operational presence across the south of England after opening a new office in Cambridge. On Path has set up a new base at the St John's Innovation Centre on…...
Campaigners welcome PM's support to regulate funeral industry after family horror at baby's mistreatment
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (71+ words) Campaigners have welcomed indications from the Prime Minister that the government may regulate the funeral industry. New regulations for the sector moved one step closer following comments from Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs on Wednesday (July 1). Mr Starmer said he…...
Bridgestone's "Champion' programme develops a new generation of automotive experts
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (502+ words) Bridgestone's commitment to nurturing the next generation of automotive retail talent has gone from strength to strength, with the latest intake gaining invaluable insights into everything from customer service excellence to the future of vehicle diagnostics. Twelve representatives from leading…...
New office move for NE planning firm accommodates growth
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (349+ words) North East planning specialist Hedley Planning'has relocated to new premises to accommodate strong growth. The move sees the company take 1, 800 sq. ft. of office space at Tanners Burn House on Burn Lane in Hexham, more than doubling current capacity to…...
Would you change your hairstyle for Wimbledon? You're not alone. ..
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (274+ words) Landing a Wimbledon ticket is no easy feat, and it turns out plenty of Brits would go to surprising lengths for the chance to soak up the atmosphere on Centre Court. New research from Del Monte has found that more…...
New Sunniside residential development plans set to go on show
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (499+ words) Plans for a proposed new residential development in a Gateshead village are set to go on show for the first time. Developer Banks Property is bringing forward plans for a new development to the south of Sunniside, which would see…...
NORTH EAST ENGINEERING FIRM CSD SEALING SYSTEMS HIRING TO SUPPORT DOUBLE DIGIT GROWTH IN 2026
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (328+ words) North East engineering firm CSD Sealing Systems is recruiting for multiple roles across the business after achieving double digit growth so far in 2026, driven by increasing projects "power, water and renewables projects and high demand for its fire protection sealing…...