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MEN’S WAISTLINES SHRINK BY TWO SIZES IN TWO YEARS….AS 34-INCH SUITS OVERTAKE 38 AS BESTSELLING SIZE
Brits want businesses to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to the planet
Meet the mother and daughter mastering art at the University of Sunderland
NORTH EAST DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION SELLS OUT AS REGION EMBRACES LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE
River Wear protection investment reaches new milestone
MEN’S WAISTLINES SHRINK BY TWO SIZES IN TWO YEARS….AS 34-INCH SUITS OVERTAKE 38 AS BESTSELLING SIZE
British men are buying smaller suits, with new sales data revealing a striking shift in waist sizes. Figures newly released…
Brits want businesses to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to the planet
74% of Brits say businesses have a responsibility to financially support environmental action. Just 1% of UK private sector turnover…
NORTH EAST DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION SELLS OUT AS REGION EMBRACES LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE
One of Mexico’s most recognised cultural traditions is coming to Newcastle later this month, as the city prepares to celebrate…
River Wear protection investment reaches new milestone
The start of work on upgrades at a sewage treatment works (STW) marks the latest milestone in more than £100m…
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Spennymoor school pupils getting closer to nature thanks to second Banks Group grant
Pupils at a County Durham school for young people with learning disabilities are finding out more about local birdlife thanks…
North East tech consultancy Opencast wins international award
Independent tech consultancy Opencast has won a major international award, recognising the growing company’s innovative work in AI and digital…
RMT Accountants investing in the future with early career programme appointments
RMT Accountants & Business Advisors is investing in its future development with the recruitment of five new early career associates.…
Research highlights menopause support needs for women with a learning disability and their carers
As we mark World Menopause Day (18 October), the University of Sunderland is leading new award-winning research to improve menopause…
Behind The Business Puts Forum in Front
The people behind some of North Tyneside’s businesses are taking centre stage in a new podcast series designed to shine…
TAX RISES AND FUEL COSTS TOP CONCERNS AS 86% OF SMALL BUSINESSES FEAR BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENTS THAT WOULD DAMAGE GROWTH OUTLOOK
Across the UK, 86% of small businesses fear the possibility of specific Budget announcements next week that, in their view,…
Drivers should ditch confusing car finance and run cars like mobile phone contracts
Drivers should ditch the trap of confusing car finance and treat their cars like mobile phone contracts, say motoring experts…
VQS clears over one million miles as EV movements surge
Vehicle Quality Solutions (VQS), the UK’s largest independent supplier of vehicle inspections and logistics, successfully moved over one million miles…