A traditional fish bar which serves 'simply the best fish and chips around' is bringing people into this County Durham village.
Newcastle-based video-first marketing agency B7 has appointed Phil Duggan and Gurdit Singh as Directors, with both also becoming shareholders in the business.
Experienced leaders are being encouraged to apply to join the business body responsible for driving growth, creating jobs and bringing investment to Tees Valley.
Ward Hadaway has appointed 27 new legal specialists across its North East offices in Newcastle and Teesside, strengthening teams supporting clients across the region.
Forge at Middleton Lodge Estate has retained both its Michelin Star and Michelin Green Star in The 2026 MICHELIN Guide for Great Britain & Ireland. The awards were confirmed on Monday 9 February 2026 at the Michelin Guide Ceremony at the Convention Centre Dublin.
Earlier this week, Forum members came together for a practical, peer-led conversation about how they are actually using AI in their businesses. Rather than chasing hype or theoretical use cases, the focus was on real experience: what’s working, what isn’t, and where AI is genuinely improving productivity.
How well do you know your fellow members? In this feature, we shine a light on some of the Forum’s longest standing members, exploring their business journey, their connection to the North East and what makes it such a special place to live, work and grow a successful business.
Rapidly expanding Greener Solutions Group, has begun 2026 with a buoyant forward order book that will see turnover increase from £3.1 million to in excess of £4 million in the current financial year.
Robson Laidler Accountants, with offices in Newcastle, Durham and Teesside, has once again achieved the top-level ‘Maintaining Excellence’ standard in the Better Health at Work Awards programme.
Turnover has jumped at a Newcastle-headquartered design practice, which transitioned to an employee ownership trust last year and is working on major schemes including the Pilgrim Street regeneration.
