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Data Poverty Sparks Fuse Ambition

An innovative North East data connectivity firm has intensified the fight against data poverty after securing a brand new city centre base.

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Global decal manufacturer celebrates 25 years in business

Gate 7, a specialist in decal manufacturing and high-performance print solutions, is marking 25 years in business through celebrating a number of significant milestones: opening a manufacturing facility in India; investing in cutting-edge digital print technology and growing its headcount worldwide.

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Meet Our Entrepreneur in Residence: Jon Dudgeon, Blu Sky

With 17 years’ experience growing Blu Sky from a £116 North Shields start-up into a national B-Corp accountancy firm, Jon Dudgeon brings practical, founder-friendly scale-up expertise and a passion for helping ambitious North East businesses thrive.

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O.Agency Celebrates 20th Year Milestone with Major Award

O.agency has been named the large ‘North East Agency of the Year’, ending its 20th anniversary year on a high at the North East Marketing Awards at the Vertu Motors Arena. 

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The Middlesbrough businesses stacking up success

Middlesbrough’s thriving digital and leisure sectors continue to remain central in driving the town’s regeneration.

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Management buy-out returns iconic North East manufacturer GT Group to regional ownership

GT Group, one of the North East’s best-known engineering and manufacturing businesses, has returned to regional ownership following a management buy-out (MBO) supported by Newcastle-based RG Corporate Finance (RGCF).

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Inside Our Autumn Conference: Energy, Ideas and Real Connections

It's here - our 2-minute look back at the Autumn Conference, capturing the energy, ideas and genuine connections that made the day unforgettable.

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Edwards Commercial Cleaning Unveils New Website

Edwards Commercial Cleaning is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new website, marking an exciting step forward for the company as it continues to expand its presence across the North East and Yorkshire.

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Meet Our Entrepreneur in Residence: David Porter, Surge

With over a decade of building Surge from a solo venture into a fifteen-strong digital agency, David has learned first-hand what it really takes to scale. His experience shapes his role as one of our Entrepreneurs in Residence for the 2026 Scale-up Leaders’ Academy.

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Meet Our Entrepreneur in Residence: Chris Carroll, Resolve Beyond

With 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, Chris Carroll reflects on how the Scale-up Leaders’ Academy with the Entrepreneurs’ Forum transformed his approach to business.

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