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

Posted on the 16 Jan 2026

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

Posted on the 15 Jan 2026

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

Posted on the 13 Jan 2026

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

Posted on the 13 Jan 2026

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

Posted on the 13 Jan 2026

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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BeaconHouse Events Expands Its Reach Into Northern Ireland With Visit Belfast Partnership

Posted on the 13 Jan 2026

Award-winning North East based event agency BeaconHouse Events is partnering with Visit Belfast to extend its reach into Northern Ireland, recognising the city’s emergence as one of the UK and Ireland’s most exciting and sustainable event destinations.

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O.agency Kicks Off 2026 With New Client Wins

Posted on the 13 Jan 2026

Newcastle headquartered O.agency has started 2026 with a bang, welcoming multiple new retained clients to its roster, including national holiday park Verdant Leisure and fast growth tech and data business Seriös Group.

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Double digit growth for law firm Ward Hadaway

Posted on the 12 Jan 2026

UK top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has reported record financial results for the 2024/25 financial year, delivering turnover of £53.6m, an increase of 11.6% on the previous year.

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More Than 5000 People To Be Helped To Secure Work And Keep Jobs Through Newly Launched Connect To Work

Posted on the 12 Jan 2026

A major new programme to help more than 5,000 people in our region overcome barriers to secure work and jobs has been launched.

Middleton Lodge adds village pub to portfolio

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