The new members' club aiming to combat loneliness in freelancers
The Oblique Life is a new London members club said to be attracting people to socialise and network at unique events and experiences in partnered venues across the city. The Oblique Life creates...
View ArticleWhat we learnt from RTC North and Scaleup North East's second summit of the year
Yesterday (November 15), RTC North hosted its latest North East Scaleup Summit of 2018, the second since its launch 10 months ago. Taking place during National Scaleup Week, the Scaleup North East...
View ArticleRegion's tech sector gains invaluable interest from Canadian companies
A delegation of Canadian technology companies visited the region this week to see why the region’s tech and digital sector is supposedly one of the fastest growing in the UK. Representatives from eight...
View ArticleNorth East recruiter to promote ‘workforce of the future’ with New College...
North East recruiter Westray Recruitment Consultants has announced a partnership with New College Durham (NCD) aimed at retaining talent in the region. The tie-up will promote opportunities for local...
View ArticleSunderland mum receives £40k North East Innovation Fund investment for...
Subscription box service, Geo Journey has received £40k investment from the North East Innovation Fund supported by the European Regional Development Fund, and managed by Northstar Ventures. Former...
View ArticleThis week's North East appointments
Chris Ion, Newcastle International Airport Newcastle International Airport has appointed Chris Ion as an aviation development executive. Chris moved back to the North East after spending the last five...
View ArticleThis week’s London appointments
Heidi Stephenson and Lucinda Walker, FirstPort Property management firm FirstPort has made two senior appointments. Heidi Stephenson joined the company as director of its luxury portfolio. She has 20...
View ArticleYorkshire mum and former lawyer launches venture to help new parents return...
A former criminal lawyer based in Yorkshire has launched a business to support parents struggling with their child’s sleeping patterns. Lauren Peacock is the founder of Little Sleep Stars, a new...
View ArticleMiddlesbrough training centre set to provide new opportunities for town's youth
A new training initiative in Middlesbrough is said to be providing opportunities for young people to learn new skills for employment. Based at the Jellystone Park training centre in Grove Hill, the...
View ArticleTech-led cleaning startup in Newcastle gets £35k backing for national rollout
A tech-led cleaning and domestic services platform in North Tyneside has received a £35k investment from the North East Small Loan Fund. Cleanily uses web and smartphone technology to connect...
View ArticleNorthumberland graphic design and marketing SME showcases skills at sell-out...
A Northumberland-based SME has been flying the flag for regional business at a sell-out event in Ontario, Canada. Blyth-based graphic design and marketing agency, Canny Creative has organised and...
View ArticleNorth and West Yorkshire estate agencies join forces in ‘transformational’...
Estate agency Linley & Simpson is acquiring follow Yorkshire chain Dale Eddison. The deal saw Harrogate-headquartered Linley & Simpson buy Dale Eddison’s five offices in Ilkley, Guiseley,...
View ArticleMade-to-order shoe startup passes £1m funding target on Crowdcube
Made-to-order online shoe startup Undandy has taken less than a week to hit its £1m target on crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. The Portuguese company plans to use the seven-figure investment to acquire...
View ArticleNewcastle beauty firm thriving thanks to export market
Newcastle-based Niré Beauty, which manufacturers premium make-up brushes and accessories, is expecting more than half of its Christmas business to come from overseas customers. Founded in 2015, the...
View ArticleSheffield coffee company Cafeology invests £250k in state-of-the art roastery
Sheffield coffee company Cafeology is investing £250k in its business-to-business coffee roasting and blending service, Roastology. The ethical importer, roaster and distributor will create three jobs...
View ArticleThis week’s North East appointments
Lauren Coleman, Watson Burton Newcastle-headquartered commercial law firm Watson Burton has announced the appointment of solicitor Lauren Coleman in its real estate services team. The role will see...
View ArticleThis week's London appointments
Rosanna Woods, Drooms Data rooms provider Drooms has appointed Rosanna Woods in the role of UK managing director. Rosanna will be responsible for the company’s entire UK operation and team, including...
View ArticleDiversity-led book company and zero-waste supermarket among UK’s six new...
The Start Up Loans Company has selected six small businesses to serve as ambassadors for the UK’s thriving startup community. The Government-backed funding provider, in its annual Ambassador Programme,...
View ArticleJesmond entrepreneur looks to Sintons for growth investment
An online fashion rental business - which is said to be the first of its kind to tap into the £10bn UK high street clothing market - is expanding its growth plans just five months after launching....
View ArticleYoung entrepreneur’s Hull-based contractor business to create 10 jobs
A contractor based in Hull is creating jobs with the help of six-figure funding. GW Power-Safe, which provides mechanical and electrical installation services, will take on 10 new staff after receiving...
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