On the cover: As the new head of Womble Bond Dickinson’s Newcastle office, Simon Rowland is shaping plans to drive future success. Here, he tells Steven Hugill about his key priorities, the transformative opportunities afforded by the region’s landmark devolution deals, the global significance of the firm’s North East operations and the enduring importance of personal connections in the ...

Nov 4, 2024 · The 2024 Fenwick window has officially been revealed. This year, the North East based department store is bringing a twist on ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ through its 2024 Christmas Window display. Reimagined by author and illustrator Chris Riddell and brought to life by British design and production house, Propability, the window series tells the... Read more »

It’s been an incredible year for Jill Scott. From winning the Euros with the Lionesses to being crowned Queen of the Jungle in ITV’s ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’, the last 12 months have been nothing if not eventful. That Wembley win was her 161st and final England appearance, and buried the... Read more »

From Walkerville to the silver screen, Lee Hall boasts a seriously impressive CV. Renowned for his unique ability to capture the heart and soul of working-class life, the Geordie writer has penned some of the most culturally significant works of British theatre and film.

Alexandra said: “Being in the office allows for collaboration, which mutually benefits the employer and employee. “The pandemic led to junior staff working more independently, but being exposed to more experienced colleagues in the learning environment of an office allows for greater opportunities to absorb knowledge and working practices from more experienced colleagues, as …

Jul 16, 2024 · A transformative £54 million net-zero college campus is to be built in Ashington after plans were approved by councillors. Northumberland College’s new campus will be built to a net-zero specification on a 5.7-acre site in Wansbeck Business Park. It will provide state-of-the-art academic and technical facilities aligned to industry and …

The Mackem Cewkbewk, a new release from the creator of the Mackem Dictionary, serves up a hearty tribute to Wearside's culinary history. The Sunderland-inspired hardback revives beloved classics and introduces new dishes inspired by the city’s culinary staples – while also exploring the region’s food related dialect.

Sent away by her GP to fend for herself, and frustrated by the lack of support and ineffectiveness of supplements and vitamins, Charlotte and future husband Sean Ali were still students when they started to experiment with health store superfood powders in their kitchen.

Dec 22, 2023 · A data and test solutions provider is aiming to create 100 jobs and roll out a new product following six-figure investment. Seriös Group is launching a data platform accelerator. Known as Seriös One, the firm says it will turn enterprise and data into insights, analytics and solutions for specific client requirements. Lee Rorison, Seriös Group... Read more »

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