Jan 13, 2016
A tiling expert, who has trained more than 1,500 people around the UK in the last two decades, is expanding his business to form a one-stop construction shop and he’s found a niche market to pool his skills. Steve Ainsley, 46, left school at just 16 having worked as a...
Jan 2, 2016
A North East commercial painting and decorating firm that has transformed the appearance of the regions offices, industrial units, hospitals and schools is now taking on a teaching role itself after recruiting six apprentices. Blyth-based F Southern Ltd, which has a...
Dec 30, 2015
Richard Dale – Queen’s New Year’s Honour – MBE A Chesterfield volunteer who lives in the centre of England a long way from the sea, has dedicated his spare time to all things nautical and has been honoured in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. The Maritime Volunteer...
Dec 23, 2015
A successful businessman who was brought up on the streets of Newcastle’s west end has returned to his roots to help kids living in his old stamping grounds at Christmas. LA Taxis director, Rob Armstrong, from Ponteland, who is also a director of leading recruitment...
Dec 18, 2015
An entrepreneur who is living with a very rare type of brain tumour is following her passion for property by launching a business that brings together her years of experience in the sector. Sarah Young has worked in the NHS for 26 years but for the last two...
