The North East Hoteliers Association (NEHA), a distinguished organisation with over three decades of service, has announced its highly anticipated annual gala, set to take place at The Fed Brewery in Gateshead on the 3rd of October 2024. With an expected turnout of more than 400 esteemed guests, the event promises to be a spectacular...Read More

Last month’s Feeding Families Networking Fundraising Event was a resounding success, raising awareness and support for food insecurity. With over 108 businesses represented and more than 220 inspirational women in attendance, the event showcased the vast potential of this cause. The luncheon successfully raised over £11,000 and was held Wynyard Hall, Teesside.   Sarah McPhie, Head of...Read More

Clearwater Developments, led by Ranj Gill and Gursh Kahlon, has announced the acquisition of another building, 1b Lighthouse View, in Spectrum Business Park Seaham. The Seaham-based development company, which began trading in 2011, is on a mission to rejuvenate disused buildings in the local area. This recent acquisition aligns with their ongoing commitment to contributing to the region’s development....Read More

Silk Route Spirits, an innovative and dynamic company founded in November 2022, is delighted to mark its one-year anniversary, reflecting on a transformative journey of dedication, passion, and the successful launch of its first product, Silk Route Gin, in August 2023. In the past 12 months, Silk Route Spirits has not only established itself as a prominent player...Read More

The Festive season arrived early in Newcastle as the cast of the much-anticipated pantomime, Peter Pan, brought an enchanting sneak peek to the city’s heart.   The full ensemble, featuring the likes of Matt Lapinskas from EastEnders and Dancing on Ice, shared a thrilling glimpse of this year’s Peter Pan production at the illustrious Tyne Theatre and Opera House. As the curtains rose on the stage for...Read More

A North East Michelin star chef, author and consultant to some of the biggest names in the culinary industry, is to become a one-night guest chef at Lochgreen House, Scotland. With a career spanning over five decades Ian McAndrews has accumulated an extensive number of awards through his culinary skills and a successful hotel he co-owned with his wife,...Read More

A North East accountancy business has recently undergone a host of changes including accountancy buy-outs, two brand-new partners as well as a complete re-brand of their company.  With over a decade of experience and a ‘no grey suits here’ promise, Andrew Potts, founder of KP Simpson Certified Public Accountants, based in Jarrow and South Shields...Read More

Following the success of several recent residential and commercial conversions in the Seaham and Sunderland area, the team behind Clearwater Developments, Ranj Gill and Gursh Kahlon are delighted to be working on Lighthouse View at Spectrum Business Park in Seaham. The venue has been vacant for over 20 years and was in need significant investment...Read More

A regional taxi company has come to the rescue of St. Oswald’s Hospice as they put out an appeal for 300 festive selection boxes. Hearing of their request, Nearby Taxi Group offered to purchase the selection boxes for the hospice to treat the young visitors to the Santa’s grotto at St Oswald’s Christmas Market on Saturday,...Read More

After a two-year break, because of the Covid pandemic, one of the hardest-hit industries, a hospitality organisation, is coming back fighting and proving that they may have been down, but they’re definitely not beat!   North East Hotelier’s Association (NEHA), which was established over thirty years ago is an organisation which offers support, guidance, and...Read More