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Miller helps to build new kennels for North East Animal Shelter

Miller UK, one of the most prominent manufacturers in Northumberland, has demonstrated its commitment to the community by donating its resources and dedicated skilled welders to assist a charity that focuses on reuniting lost animals with their owners and finding loving homes for those no longer wanted.

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Bootcamp leads to new careers in tech as three land IT jobs with Sage

Gateshead College joined forces with the FTSE100 technology leader headquartered in Newcastle to help the business recruit software developers from its Skills Bootcamps in Digital. Now, three former students, Aneta Pawula, Jeff Ho and ex-chef Jamie Nichol, have been recruited into roles at Sage as part of the company’s commitment to creating better routes into sustainable careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

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Tuning Into Tangibility: A Deeper Look at the Enduring Love for Vinyl and Magazines

In the high-speed digital world, driven by quick clicks and rapid scrolls where a multitude of desires can be met with a mere tap on a smartphone screen, there is a distinctive appeal to owning something tangible.

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Tech start-up secures six-figure investment to fuel expansion

A marketing ed-tech company has secured a six-figure investment from six prominent North East entrepreneurs to accelerate the growth plans of its marketing education SaaS platform, both nationally and internationally.

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Local Manufacturer Invests in Move Down Under for Employee

The North East’s largest earthmoving attachments manufacturer – Miller UK – has acquired an Australian based company and one of its Cramlington based employees has relocated down under to drive forward the firm’s strategic growth.  

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Interview with Alice Rowen Hall

Not every successful business is the result of a life-long ambition or dream realised, some are, to quote Bob Ross, “happy little accidents”. In the case of Alice Rowen Hall, her happy little accident side-hustle of selling clothes on eBay grew into a multi-million pound fashion giant - the hugely successful Pink Boutique.

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Behind The Boardroom

Moody Logistics and Storage has been a trusted name in the haulage industry for 76 years, growing from a household coal round in 1947 to a 30+ vehicle fleet delivering pallets of goods throughout the UK.

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Interview with Tony Anderson

At the Entrepreneurs’ Forum’s Spring conference ‘Fortune Favours The Brave’, Tony’s engaging talk shared his experiences: developing one of the most distinctive brands in aviation and helping grow easyJet into a household name.

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Addressing The Issue

There is increasing pressure for businesses to demonstrate their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credentials and major UK companies (those that are publicly quoted or listed, whose annual turnover exceeds £500m, or who have more than 500 employees) are required to report externally on their ESG performance.

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WilliamsAli Corporate Finance names new Associate Director

A highly respected name in North East corporate finance has become an Associate Director at award-winning WilliamsAli Corporate Finance.

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