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Microbritt announces major expansion
Microbritt, specialists in precision microfabrication and a successful Newcastle University spinout, has announced a significant expansion of its operations. The microfabrication specialists are relocating to a state-of-the-art facility in Cramlington, Northumberland, increasing operational space tenfold to accommodate growing demand, technological advancements and production capacity....
Graduate start-ups a boost to growth in the North East
New analysis reveals the critical role that university graduates play in driving growth in the North East of England, including by starting their own businesses. Across the region, more than 1,100 new companies were created by staff and graduates of the North East’s five universities between 2014 and 2023, providing more than 4,000 jobs in 2022-23. This comes from University UK’s (UUK) analysis...
Home Group named among top workplaces for seventh year
For the seventh year in a row, one of the North East’s largest employers has been named among the top 10 best places to work in the UK. Newcastle-based housing association Home Group placed ninth in the UK’s Best Workplaces, as part of the 2025 Great Places to Work survey. The housing association, which has more than 15,000 homes in the region, has been named in the top 10 since 2018. Vicki...
Newcastle Castle – building closer ties with the community
The historic site is keen to engage more closely than ever with businesses and individuals across Newcastle and the wider region. CEO Ben Smith shares more with BW Magazine. “A castle? In Newcastle? I didn’t know that.” Despite the castle’s Keep standing proudly over the city since 1178 – giving the city its name – it remains relatively unknown, with many people still unaware that we...
Simon Smith of Objective Health is a bright spark
Simon Smith, a former Royal Army Medical Corps veteran, transitioned to civilian life as an occupational health technician. Three years later, he founded his company, leveraging innovative technologies to boost safety and productivity for SMEs and consumers. He discusses his journey with Objective Health with Alison Cowie. Simon Smith always had an interest in medicine, and at 17 years old, he...