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The end of marketing (as we know it)

Jimmy Dodgson of Maitland shares why a focus on outcomes, not activities, is the only way to GROW in 2026 and beyond. For decades, business leaders have been sold a version of marketing that is fundamentally broken. You pay for activities, four blogs a month, twenty social posts, a monthly newsletter, then wonder...

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Ward Hadaway appoints corporate partner with tech expertise

Leading law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed partner Paul Wigham, adding further expertise to its corporate team to support high-growth businesses in the emerging technology and innovation sectors.

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Record-breaking fundraising year sees Hay & Kilner donate over £22,000 to St Oswald’s Hospice

Hay & Kilner is celebrating a record-breaking year of fundraising after raising £11,037.36 for St Oswald’s Hospice during 2025, the highest annual total the firm has ever achieved.

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Agilico awarded BSI Kitemark™ for Agilico Zero remanufacturing programme

Agilico Workplace Technology has been awarded the BSI Kitemark™ certification under BS 8887-220:2010 for remanufacturing under its Agilico Zero programme, becoming the first independent Managed Print Service (MPS) provider in the UK to achieve this standard.

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Probe Industries launches market-first odour enhancement technology

Probe Industries, a global innovator in industrial odour and dust control technology, has launched an industry-first odour enhancement solution that transforms air quality at industrial sites to meet legal requirements for cleaner, healthier and more sustainable environments for workers, visitors and surrounding communities.

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Develop North PLC announces new investment strategy and multi-million pound fundraise

Develop North PLC (Develop North), the North East England-based investment company, today announced the publication of its prospectus (Prospectus) detailing the next phase of its growth strategy to become a £300m asset under management company, and marking the commencement of an initial £58m fundraise period, which is subject to shareholder approval.

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Moody Logistics staff join drive to support young men into work

Two senior members of staff from Moody Logistics and Storage have signed up as volunteer mentors in support of a charity helping teenage boys build the confidence and skills needed to thrive in the workplace.

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Eagles expanding play

We chat to husband-and-wife team Paul and Sam Blake – the duo behind British basketball’s most successful franchise – about building a club with purpose, powering community change and why, for them, the biggest wins happen off the court…

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North East Entrepreneurs Gear Up for Growth in Ninth Scale-up Academy

The Entrepreneurs’ Forum has announced the launch of its ninth Scale-up Leaders’ Academy cohort, welcoming a new group of ambitious North East business owners ready to accelerate their growth journey.

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Leading CEO Joins B Local As Co Chair

The B Local North East group has strengthened its position with the appointment of a new co-chair to the board.

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