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TLC’s award-winning formula puts accessibility centre stage
South Tyneside-based Tailored Leisure Company has made the shortlist for an array of high-profile regional awards. TLC picked up the PNE Social Impact Award last year and since then there have been an influx of award nominations for the company, which has been a key driving force in developing accessible projects across the region. TLC's award-winning formula has since seen the team awarded the...
Francois Kitching brings retro arcade bar, Four Quarters, north
After huge success across London and Bristol, retro arcade bar Four Quarters co-owner Francois Kitching is heading up North to bring both Geordie natives and toon tourists their new favourite hotspot. He’ll also be realising a lifelong dream in coming home. Described as the UK’s original and best arcade bar, Four Quarters are continuing their expansion from venues in Peckham, Bristol, Hackney...
Marriott Communications makes its mark in the North East
The North East’s community-focused culture and tenacious spirit attracted award-winning marketer Samuel Marriott-Dowding to Sunderland. Originally from London, entrepreneur Samuel Marriott-Dowding is one of a growing number of business owners who are flying their native nests and planting their roots firmly in the North East. Samuel initially launched his marketing agency - Marriott...
Chloe Clover beats the social scroll with Wander Films
In a world where some 720,000 hours of video content is shared daily on social media, Teesside’s Wander Films is helping brands stand out amidst the noise and create content that demands attention and truly makes a difference. “People come to us when they want to beat the scroll,” says Chloe Clover, co-founder of Teesside-based video and content production company Wander Films. The...
Aesthetics at Erwins plans to bring out the best in everyone
County Durham has never looked so good, since local entrepreneur and qualified aesthetician Alex Erwin set up ‘The Treatment Centre’ in Chester-le-Street this year. Aesthetics at Erwins plans to bring out the best in everyone, with the company’s tailor-made treatment plans and its unique one-stop-shop wellness experience. Aesthetics at Erwins began as a one-man operation back in 2018, but the...