Young designer unlocks potential for other entrepreneurs

Young designer unlocks potential for other entrepreneurs

An award-winning designer, and founder of the popular Jerry J label, is passing on the secrets of his success to three rising entrepreneurs. Lamin Gibba, who launched the high-end designer streetwear brand just under two years ago with the support of The Newcastle...
Forum Means Business as Net Walking Event Helps Charity

Forum Means Business as Net Walking Event Helps Charity

Businesses and volunteers socially distanced themselves and “net walked” along the North Tyneside coastline to raise much needed funds for a nautical charity. Members of the Northumbria Unit of the Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) took part in their annual sponsored...
Skating Talent Figures Out New Business

Skating Talent Figures Out New Business

A talented 21-year-old from Ashington who became an internationally renowned skater has started his own company to help people starting out in the entertainment sector.   Adam Miller grew up with performance in his blood and first trod the boards at a school...
Nautical Qualifications for Northumbria Unit Members

Nautical Qualifications for Northumbria Unit Members

Two members of the Northumbria Unit of the Maritime Volunteer Service have gained important nautical qualifications during lockdown. Head of Unit Angela Carrington and Malcolm Stephenson have studied hard to get their Day Skipper (shore based) qualification which is...
Musicians Hit the High Note with Aerial Video

Musicians Hit the High Note with Aerial Video

Two North East musicians have teamed up with a local videographer to release an emotive project that promotes the beauty and splendour of the region in music and images.   Dave Whiffin from Tynemouth and Les Watts from Blaydon have written a piece of music...
Julie Brings Back the Music to the Bay

Julie Brings Back the Music to the Bay

Live music is coming back to the coast and demand for the four socially distanced shows is high.   Local events promoter Julie Clay has organised the shows at Cullercoats Crescent Club following strict health and safety guidelines which include a reduced...

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