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Steven Sets Moody Logistics Record After Passing Class 1 HGV Test in Three Months

Driver apprentice Steven Cartwright has set a record at Moody Logistics and Storage having gained his Class 1 HGV licence in just three months. Under new government rules designed to free up more HGV test slots, drivers no longer have to pass a Class 2 test, covering rigid trucks, before taking a Class 1 test allowing them to drive articulated lorries.

Tech experts ITPS appoint new CCO to bolster leadership team

Tech expert ITPS has announced the appointment of Andy Harris as its new chief commercial officer.

Initiative launched to ensure digital equality in schools

Tech Equal is the brainchild of Teesside entrepreneur, Visualsoft founder Dean Benson, and aims to ensure every primary pupil in Middlesbrough has one of the digital devices.

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Northern law firm recruits 13 trainees and solicitor apprentice as strong growth in Newcastle continues

Ward Hadaway LLP, headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, has recruited seven trainees to its Newcastle team who have been awarded a two-year training contract at the firm. It has also appointed a solicitor apprentice who will undertake a six-year apprenticeship.

EMG Solicitors Triumph at Investors in People Awards 2022

Growing North-East law firm, EMG Solicitors were delighted to be announced as the winner of the UK Employer of the Year Award: Silver at The Investors in People (IiP) event 2022, on Tuesday 15^th November at Old Billingsgate in London.

Award-winning financial writer joins North East PR agency

A North East PR and marketing agency has bolstered its team with the appointment of a financial communications specialist.

Big Question: What has been your biggest triumph as an entrepreneur?

As part of our Big Question feature, we asked four Forum members: What has been your biggest triumph as an entrepreneur?

The FoodHouse scales up into new home at Baker’s Yard

The FoodHouse, which designs websites and apps for restaurants, takeaways and cafes, has moved into new premises at Baker’s Yard to facilitate the business’s growth and expansion.

Rags To Riches Property Investor Buys His Childhood Gym In Six Figure Deal

A rag to riches multimillionaire property investor has acquired the gym where he used to train as a youth boxer for £250,000.