North East Times

The North East is changing – and so are we. It has been almost a decade since the team relaunched North East Times in 2015 and, ever since, we have celebrated the region’s incredible business landscape through compelling journalism, striking photography and forward-thinking design. Now, following the recent acquisition of national news platform Bdaily, the team behind NET is embracing an exciting new chapter. From today, North East Times Magazine becomes N. Our print publication no longer carries the masthead of North East Times Magazine; instead, you’re reading N, a new design identity that highlights the vibrant North East business community to a broader national audience. Our first cover features the incredible Carole O'Neil - whose story of power, passion and progress embodies the very essence of what makes our region extraordinary and serves as the perfect debut to this exciting new era for N.   NET is now the parent company to a house of brands including N and Bdaily - this structure retains our regional heritage while allowing for each brand to have its own identity, values and strategy. With our acquisition of Bdaily, this now becomes Bdaily 2.0, aka B. Our mission with B is to cut through the noise and spotlight business news and insight to the key professionals, leaders, influencers and decision-makers across the UK. Follow Bdaily on LinkedIn for daily business news and insight - both regionally and nationally.   Change has arrived. But what we stand for remains the same. Read more about the acquisition and our plans for the future from NET's creative and managing director Peter Mallon here: https://lnkd.in/eGgbz7Tb Check out the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/eiFjTqCT John Duns Steven Hugill Kate Hewison Sian Anderson Sarah Law Peter Anderson Colin Young Andrew Lowe   #independentjournalism #anewnortheast #B2B #brandevolution #newbeginnings #NET #N #B #bdaily #northeasttimes  

MATFEN HALL NAMED 'BEST COUNTRYSIDE HOTEL' // "This recognition by Condé Nast Johansens is reflective of the work and commitment put in by the owners and colleagues." Matfen Hall has been named ‘Best Countryside Hotel’ by the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence across the UK, Europe and the Mediterranean in its 2025 edition.  Full story: https://lnkd.in/ey43m69z

DRESSED FOR SUCCESS // "We always say one of the biggest barriers for women getting into work is lack of confidence! More often than not, the women we see are more than qualified to do the role they are interviewing for, but they may feel after a long time out of work they don’t have the skills." Smart Works Newcastle is transforming lives across the North East by equipping women with essential tools to enter or re-enter the workforce. Through one-on-one coaching and high-quality clothing support, the centre helps clients approach their interviews with confidence and capability. Here, centre manager Helen Boyd discusses the hurdles faced by women in the North East, the evolving job market and the profound impact Smart Works has on the region. Read the full Q&A: https://lnkd.in/ejc7fw9R #smartworks #northeast #newcastle #employmentsupport #coaching

£7.5 MILLION AGRICULTURAL FACILITY OPENS AT PORT OF TYNE // "The presence of a business like Origin and its facility at the Port not only strengthens the agricultural sector but enhances the region’s prominence as a key player in essential supply chains." Origin Soil Nutrition has partnered with Port of Tyne to open a £7.5 million agricultural facility. The Hertfordshire based fertiliser manufacturer and distributor has opened a new facility at the Port, consisting of a 6000 square metre warehouse and a blending plant. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eWwSuFW4

Really enjoying working with the team at North East Times on this project - and looking forward to the event in London! There's limited availability, but if you’d like more information please email Dawn Owens or I on: ~ [email protected] ~ [email protected]

VISION 31 // BRINGING THE NORTH EAST TO THE CAPITAL CITY It's officially two weeks to go until NET's London summit - the latest chapter in our flagship VISION 31 campaign.   Through our VISION 31 campaign, we have created a blueprint to supercharge North East industrial and economic growth across the next decade. Change is sweeping across the North East - from the north of the region’s historic devolution power grab to commercial advances primed to shape tomorrow’s world, ours is an area on the move.   Showcasing the region’s powerhouse business community to investors, sector leaders and experts, the event - held at The Aon Centre in central London - will focus on the North East’s two mayoral-led regeneration bodies, its ground-breaking manufacturers, its thriving digital sector, its healthcare innovators, scaling entrepreneurs and the companies driving the net-zero agenda.   Set to be complemented by further North East-based events next year, it will show the region is ready to lead another industrial era, just as it did with coal mining, shipbuilding and the iron and steel that helped forge the world. Limited spaces available. To find out more email: [email protected] or [email protected] With thanks to: Aon, Lloyds Banking Group, Jackson Hogg, Lumo, Recognition PR and North East BIC. Gary Chapman Richard Hogg Richard Salkeld Graham Robb Paul McEldon OBE John Duns Peter Mallon Steven Hugill Sarah Law Sian Anderson Kate Hewison Peter Anderson #vision31 #london #northeast #netpresents

ROCKLIFFE HALL SUBMITS PLANS FOR MULTI-MILLION-POUND RENOVATION // "The proposed improvements underscore our commitment to positioning Rockliffe Hall as a leading luxury destination, placing the North East of England firmly on the international hospitality map while enhancing its value as a regional asset." Darlington-based Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort has submitted two planning applications as part of a multi-million-pound renovation project. The applications seek approval for a purpose-built pavilion and flagship restaurant, as well as the restoration of the hotel’s Grade II listed Old Hall. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eCbVAkZM

CREATIVE AGENCY CONTINUES EXPANSION WITH THREE NEW HIRES // “The trio are very welcome and I’m excited to see their development within the business.” Newcastle creative agency JUMP has made three new hires, as it pushes towards its next growth phase. Appointments include Annabel Furness as head of design, Lucy Middleton as content marketing executive and designer Connor Reed. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eXszgGKx #newcastle #appointments #expansion #news #northeast

NAVIGATING A NEW ERA // ECONOMIC INSIGHT WITH ROGER MARTIN FAGG "Gen Z is 25 per cent of the global workforce, and Gen Alphas will be coming into the workforce over the next five years. They are wired completely differently to us, and the only way we’re going to get growth is to understand and find out which buttons to press to get the best out of them." Speaking at an economic insights event hosted by NET and Vistage UK - alongside Raymond James Monument and Cascade Cash Management - behavioural economist Roger Martin-Fagg shared an optimistic outlook for the UK’s financial landscape. With recent budget commitments from Labour, Roger predicted five ‘growth years’ for UK businesses - provided they harness the power of new generations in the workforce. The event concluded with a panel discussion hosted by Andrew Marsh featuring Roger, Gary Fawcett and Dr Emma Black, who echoed the need for adaptable leadership and innovative thinking. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/exXXkJdX #netpresents #events #northeast #economics #autumnbudget

FENWICK CHRISTMAS WINDOW OFFICIALLY REVEALED // “We hope people get to see our Fenwick Christmas windows either in person or online and get swept up in the joy of storytelling with family and friends this festive season.” The 2024 Fenwick window has officially been revealed! This year, the North East based department store is bringing a twist on ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ through its 2024 Christmas Window display. Reimagined by author and illustrator Chris Riddell and brought to life by PROPABILITY LTD - Designing & Manufacturing Creative Vision, the window series tells the story of Foggy, a partridge with a special Christmas wish. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eq3WmQ8d