The latest network for 'women in communications' launches in London
A new communications network, Bloom North, for women has launched. Spearheaded by the advertising community, the Bloom North team currently comprises of 13 women from the media world who came together...
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Philip Sandzer, Shelley Sandzer Leisure property agency Shelley Sandzer has appointed its co-founder, Philip Sandzer, to launch a new division focussed on helping UK brands launch overseas and...
View ArticleFitness company strengthens North East presence with new £1.3m gym
An expanding fitness firm has chosen a Northumberland town as the location for its second state-of-the-art training facility. Vision Health & Fitness has invested £1.3m in converting a former...
View ArticleHere’s how many new businesses launched in Sunderland last year
The number of new businesses established in Sunderland held steady last year, with total registrations rising 3%. According to Companies House data analysed by the Centre for Entrepreneurs (CFE), a...
View ArticleNorth East digital firm launches bespoke programme for future tech talent
One of the region’s fastest growing digital companies has launched a bespoke programme for students, graduates and career changers. Aiming to become the first choice employer in the North East, Bede...
View ArticleMiddlesbrough recycled sportswear company reveals national partnership
A Middlesbrough company specialising in high performance sustainable teamwear has partnered with Vitus Pro Cycling Team, powered by Brother UK, to provide sustainably and ethically produced team kit...
View ArticleManagement consultancy Q5 adds to Northern presence with new Leeds base
London-headquartered management consultancy Q5 has expanded into the North of England. The company has opened an office in Leeds and tasked Iain Anstess, managing director of the new base, with...
View ArticleHull-based educational psychology startup triples workforce
Hull-based educational psychology (EP) startup Applied Psychologies has more than tripled its workforce in less than two years. The company moved into its first permanent office at Hesslewood Hall...
View ArticleOffice provider Citibase launches new 12,000 sq ft workhub in Leeds
Serviced offices firm Citibase is opening a second work hub in the centre of Leeds. The site has the potential to offer more than 12,000 sq ft of flexible workspace, with room for as many as 216 SMEs,...
View ArticleFour North East companies rank in UK league for fastest export growth
Four North East firms have ranked among the British mid-market businesses with the fastest-growing overseas revenues. The regional stars have grown international sales by an average of 55% per year in...
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Keith Davies and Kevin Tilson, Buro Four Project management services provider Buro Four has appointed two new London project directors, Keith Davies and Kevin Tilson. Keith has joined Buro Four from...
View ArticleGateshead startup launched to revolutionise corporate training market
A startup is launching in the North East with the aim of revolutionising the global corporate training market. SUB10 plans to create bespoke 10-minute digital learning modules in an effort to make...
View ArticleBioCity to support Newcastle life science innovators at The Biosphere
Life sciences incubator BioCity has been tasked with running an accelerator and business support programme at Newcastle Helix. BioCity will deliver the initiative for Newcastle City Council from The...
View ArticleYork entrepreneurs launch well-being concept blending fitness with mindfulness
A new well-being concept has opened in the centre of York. Supersonic Fitness houses modern gym facilities alongside studio space for classes, a spa recovery zone and a healthy eating café. It will aim...
View ArticleEcommerce disruptor OPUMO targets £350k crowdfund
E-tail startup OPUMO is looking to raise a six-figure investment as it aims to disrupt the €262bn personal luxury goods market. The Westminster-based company has embarked on a £350k campaign on...
View ArticleNewcastle-based energy comparison startup launches pricing platform
A business energy benchmarking startup in Newcastle has launched a pricing tool to help reduce the £500m that companies reportedly overspend annually. Troo is the company behind troocost.com, a new...
View ArticleEdible cocktails startup set to achieve major £1m turnover
The founders of London-based business that make edible cocktails are on track to generate £1m after a sales surge in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. Melanie Goldsmith and Emile Bernard, founders of...
View ArticleNorth East LEP reveals updated job creation and support plans in light of Brexit
The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has published its updated Strategic Economic Plan, outlining how it will have helped create 100,000 jobs for the region by 2024. The organisation said...
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