New York inspired restaurant and bar announced for Leeds Arena Quarter
A New York inspired restaurant and bar will open in Leeds next month. The Merrion Centre has been selected as the location of Union Square, the latest concept from the masterminds behind Simpatico...
View ArticleCo-working space with bar and ‘speakeasy’ room launches in Newcastle
A Newcastle-based branding agency has announced the launch of a new business community and service for brand owners and marketing professionals in the city. Precept is working to help transform the St....
View ArticleThis week's North East appointments
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Amanda Grant, Advanced Software and services provider Advanced has appointed Amanda Grant as product strategy director. In her new role, Amanda will report directly to CEO Gordon Wilson and work...
View ArticleHumber women team up to launch Hull-based HR consultancy
Four professionals have teamed up to launch a new consultancy combining HR recruitment and outsourced services. Humber HR People is the brainchild of recruiter Kate van der Sluis, who believes ‘old...
View ArticleNorth Tyneside man becomes micropub entrepreneur after being made redundant
A North Tyneside man made redundant from several customer service jobs in recent years has turned his love of real ale and rum into a business. James Benson is the brains behind the Front Street Tap...
View ArticleDouble-digit turnover growth for Middlesbrough auto dealer as sales hit £33m
A family-run car dealership in Teesside is celebrating its most successful year to date after selling 1,200 retail units in just 12 months. Middlesbrough-based Acklam Car Centre saw its turnover hit...
View ArticleNorth East protein snack entrepreneurs seek investment on Dragons’ Den
The founders of North East-based Oatein are set to feature in BBC Two’s Dragons’ Den this weekend. Business partners John Paul Gardner and Andy Dixon will be aiming to win the Dragons over with their...
View ArticleGrowing boutique gym brand Digme to acquire New York-inspired fitness club
A growing boutique gym brand with sites across London has announced a deal to take over a New York-inspired fitness club. Digme Fitness is set to acquire Tribeca Studios’ gym on The Mall in Ealing,...
View ArticlePrivate psychology and counselling practice opens fourth clinic in Sunderland
Select Psychology, a private counselling and clinical psychology practice, has opened its fourth clinic in Sunderland. Select Psychology launched in 2016 in Tynemouth, and has grown from three...
View ArticleYoung entrepreneurs move software startup to Newcastle’s Carliol Studios
A young North East software company has moved into new premises to support its growing team. Nebula Labs has relocated to a bigger office at Carliol Studios in Newcastle, where it employs a team of...
View ArticleLocal SMEs invited to take part in 'innovative' GX programme
Applications are being sought from SMEs within the North East LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) area that could benefit from resource and research to drive innovation. GX, a two-year business...
View Article'Couple of Geordie grafters' nab £50k Dragons’ Den investment
The founders of North East protein snack business Oatein delivered a winning pitch on Dragons’ Den last night to secure a five-figure investment. Andy Dixon and John Paul Gardner nabbed £50k from Peter...
View ArticleThis week’s London appointments
Amrendra Sinha, Brown Shipley Wealth planning and investment management firm Brown Shipley has appointed Amrendra Sinha as head of direct equity. Reporting to chief investment officer Toby Vaughan in...
View Article'Well respected' property consultant launches own agency in region
A regional commercial property consultant has launched his own niche agency. Richard Heslop, formerly the head of Dale Eddison’s commercial property arm, has founded DE Commercial. The move follows the...
View ArticleCentral Working launches ‘next generation’ of scaleup support for high-growth...
London-headquartered workspace business Central Working is launching a new support programme to equip entrepreneurs with the tools and guidance required to turn their startups into scaleups. The...
View ArticleChina deal to help Newcastle’s NOVELTEA boost global growth
North East-based NOVELTEA has signed a new deal to bring its alcoholic tea blends to China. The company secured an agreement with FEAST Holdings GMBH, the Asian investment and distribution company, at...
View ArticleEntrepreneurial protein snack brand teams up with W North following £50k...
UK protein snack brand, Oatein has tasked W North in raising its corporate and consumer profile following a £50k investment win on BBC’s Dragons’ Den. With more than a decade of experience in the...
View ArticleHuddersfield businesses join forces for £20k startup support drive
A group of Huddersfield businesses has joined forces to offer a fully comprehensive support package for one startup based in the town. Marketing and PR agency KC Communications is leading a lineup of...
View ArticleNew Sunderland HQ for growing teacher training business
A North East teacher training business is marking its fourth year with a new HQ. Founded in Durham before relocating to offices in Chester-le-Street, Evidence Based Education (EBE) has moved its...
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