Public Funding Specialist Joins Ward Hadaway as Partner
UK Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed one of the UK’s leading public funding lawyers, Alexander Rose, as partner. Based in the firm’s Newcastle office, Alexander joins from international law firm DWF. He specialises in subsidy control and grant funding programmes, advising both public authorities and private organisations on the use of public […]
Sunderland named among UK’s Top 30 universities in new Guide
The University of Sunderland has been named one of the UK’s Top 30 universities for the first time. Delighted staff and students were celebrating as the University ranked 27th in The Guardian University Guide 2026, which was published on Saturday. Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University, said: “While ‘league tables’ are […]
New students set to ignite Sunderland’s economy this Freshers’ Week
The University of Sunderland welcomes thousands of students this Freshers’ Week – bringing a jolt of economic activity for the city. Businesses and organisations across the city can expect an injection of new students who will be making Sunderland home for the next three years. During Freshers’ Week, thousands of students can expect a range […]
Ward Hadaway welcomes 13 new legal specialists
Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed 13 legal specialists across its Newcastle office, strengthening its position as one of the North East’s leading independent full-service firms as it continues to grow strongly. The new hires join a wide range of departments, including corporate, housing, real estate, construction, debt recovery and private client. They […]
From Sunderland city centre to the seafront – it’s a wrap
SUNDERLAND’S BIDs have got travelling from Sunderland city centre to the seafront – and vice versa – all wrapped up. The BIDs – which include the City Centre BID and the Seafront BID – is running a campaign to showcase how easy it is to get from one to the other. And that’s good news […]
Ward Hadaway appoints nine newly qualified solicitors
Ward Hadaway has appointed nine newly qualified solicitors following the successful completion of their training contracts. Having undergone their training over the last two years, the firm’s newly qualified solicitors will be working across a wide range of growing departments including commercial, corporate, employment and professional discipline and regulatory. This year’s graduates are Aimee Winterbottom, […]
University to boost SMEs with Help to Grow: Management Course
The University of Sunderland is delivering a government-backed programme to empower business leaders and senior managers of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to transform their leadership skills and their business. Help to Grow: Management Course is 90% funded by the government and can only be delivered by business schools with Small Business Charter accreditation – […]
Legally Sound celebrates podcast success
Earlier this year, Richard Reed Solicitors launched the all-new Legally Sound podcast, a new voice in legal commentary which hit the airwaves with a mission to break down complex legal issues.
Support helps almost 700 residents start their dream businesses
A collective of North East business support organisations are celebrating after it was revealed they supported the launch of almost 700 new businesses in the region last year. A 15-strong consortium including the North East BIC have been working in collaboration over the past 12 months to provide start-up business support to people across the […]
Sunderland restaurants preparing to dish up for Restaurant Week
The opportunity to try out Sunderland’s newest restaurant and to dine at one of the city’s most popular eateries are just some of the latest additions to restaurant week. The popular event gets underway this week (Sept 6) and will end on September 14 with a real high, with the opportunity to dine on the […]