In these economically challenging times various methods of saving cash are doing the rounds. Eating leftovers, buying ownbrand goods and turning down the heating may be acceptable but how about taking more drastic measures? This week's Friday Poll asks: how hard are you biting back at the credit crunch?
A group of senior North East business people will go down a storm for the Morpeth Flood Appeal when they headline at the City Hall on Sunday 19th October as rock band 55 Degrees.
The 7-piece group play classic covers by a wide array of artists, from The Police to The Rolling Stones, the Kaiser Chiefs to The Beatles, and use their extensive business networks and influence to help raise awareness and funds for worthy causes. After being moved by the coverage of the Morpeth Floods, 55 Degrees immediately offered their services for an appeal concert.
Newcastle based wildlife photographer Kaleel Zibe is celebrating after receiving his first professional commission from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), to take photographs for its latest marketing campaign and image library.The RSPB have selected two images…
An organisation that embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of the North East has unveiled an inspirational new season of business events.Established six years ago by leading regional business figures, The Entrepreneurs’ Forum develops and champions a culture of enterprise and entrepreneurship.This…
A North East construction company is bucking the gloomy trend in the industry by exceeding its targets and moving to larger premises.Northern Construction Solutions have relocated from Sunderland to Lumley Court in Chester-le-Street in order to provide more space…
The flyglobespan airline has said that it will step in to assist holiday firm Thomas Cook this winter by providing flights for passengers scheduled to fly with recent airline casualty, Futura Airways.Thousands of Thomas Cook's passengers were affected when the…
A Northumberland farm is to become region’s first to run a dedicated free-range egg processing facility.Detchant Farm in Belford will be equipped to grade, pack and brand more than 18 million ‘Sunnyhill’ eggs a year. Until now, farming sisters Christine…
North East businesses are showing a greater commitment to environmental issues than their counterparts across the country, according to a new environment survey of more than 3,000 firms nationwide.The survey, published by the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC), reveals…
