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 […]
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 […]
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.
North East colleges form transformational alliance to power regional growth
Leading colleges from across the North East were joined by Mayor Kim McGuinness at a strategically focussed roundtable marking the launch of a powerful new partnership.
Sunderland Art Festival channels the power of invention
A Sunderland-born artist and inventor will be adding his unique skills to the city’s second art festival of the summer.
Sunderland’s BIDs prepare for the future with senior appointment
Sunderland’s Business Improvement Districts have appointed its first Head of Business Services, to ensure the fast-developing organisation is prepared for its future growth.
Workspace experts outline bold ambitions
A TEAM of workspace design experts are celebrating their tenth anniversary in style with a bold new look and even bolder ambitions for the future. Nurture Workspace, which counts Siemens, Mammoet, and the NHS among its portfolio of clients, plans to increase its turnover to over £500,000 this financial year. The company reported a record […]