The team behind the North East’s leading luxury lifestyle magazine is celebrating after publishing the 100th edition. Luxe magazine was launched in 2009 by publisher Chris March and then editor Kathryn Armstrong as a publication to celebrate everything wonderful about the region.
A Teesside entrepreneur who left school at 16 has grown two successful businesses - creating almost 40 jobs in the process. On the day of her first GCSE exam, Michelle Sheekey's world was turned upside down when her beloved grandad died. That heartache meant Michelle left school "with a couple of daft O Levels" and little ambition.
Workplace technology provider Agilico is celebrating another accolade this week after picking up a major industry sustainability award. Agilico was named the winner of the Commitment to Carbon Reduction & Sustainability Award at the 2026 Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) Awards ceremony, held in Manchester.
Leading law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed Helen Badger and Gemma Lynch as partners, strengthening its employment law work with NHS trusts, independent healthcare providers and health tech businesses.
North East Executive & Leadership Coaching Company Is This You?, have been named a finalist in the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, shortlisted in the Innovation Entrepreneurs of the Year category.
A North East insurance broker has reported its strongest first quarter in more than 50 years after introducing a wellbeing programme for employees.
Develop North PLC (Develop North), the North East-based investment company listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange, has completed a successful exit from its funding of the Whitley Court industrial development at Leeming Bar Business Park, North Yorkshire.
A County Durham fish and chip shop has been recognised among the best in the country after scooping a major national award.
Bargain hunters across County Durham are better placed to snap up this summer’s best buys after Entrepreneurs Forum members Fuse helped a popular North East charity enhance connectivity at two of its busiest shops.
UK Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed Jill Donabie as a partner in its Newcastle-based education team, strengthening its people related offering to schools of all kinds, academy trusts and colleges.
