Kate Hewison

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Restaurant Pine savours La Liste 2025 success

Dec 6, 2024 | netimesmagazine.co.uk | Kate Hewison

Congratulations on being included in La Liste 2025 for the second consecutive year. How does it feel? It feels incredible to maintain such a high score in La Liste. The scoring system is unique in that it’s almost a summary of how restaurants are ranked over an entire year across so many reputable lists. It’s an interesting take on restaurant rankings, but, like everything, you have to take it with a pinch of salt and humility. Pine scored an impressive 87.5 out of 100.
Over 300 jobs as Sunderland development gets green light

Nov 27, 2024 | netimesmagazine.co.uk | Kate Hewison

A planning application for the redevelopment of the Deptford Terrace site in Sunderland has been given approval, creating approximately 325 new operational jobsThe project will provide over 165,000 square foot of industrial, warehousing and trade counter units, alongside a coffee shop and electric vehicle charging station.
Recruitment specialist set for £80 million turnover

Nov 26, 2024 | netimesmagazine.co.uk | Kate Hewison

A North East recruitment specialist is set for a record turnover of almost £80 million, following “sensational” growth. Washington-based Visuna is on course to almost double its turnover in just three years and aims to double its Wearside workforce in the coming year. Having recorded a turnover of just over £42 million in 2021, since rebranding from Oil Consultants Ltd in 2022, Visuna’s turnover has seen notable increases every 12 months.
The power of the North East

Nov 20, 2024 | bdaily.co.uk | Kate Hewison

The North East is an innovation hotbed with the skills, passion and can-do attitude to drive great business and economic change, writes Kate Hewison. That was the overwhelming message from N and Bdaily publisher NET’s Why the North East? London summit.
Engineering firm targets £10 million turnover

Nov 18, 2024 | netimesmagazine.co.uk | Kate Hewison

Lifting and inspection specialists, JK Lifting, is setting its sights on a £10 million turnover in the next five years, following significant investment. The firm has recently opened the doors at its new site on Camperdown Industrial Estate – previously the HQ of construction firm Metnor – and renamed the building Lift Point House. As part of the move, the firm has invested over £180,000 in remodelling the premises, including the installation of an overhead crane.
Generator and Warner Music to open major studio facility in Newcastle

Nov 14, 2024 | netimesmagazine.co.uk | Kate Hewison

Warner Music UK has announced plans to open a major new studio facility in Newcastle. Dubbed ‘Warner Music Newcastle’, the project has been the product of months of strategic planning between Warner Music UK and Generator, a North East creative and cultural talent development agency.
Womble Bond Dickinson announces new head of Newcastle office

Nov 13, 2024 | netimesmagazine.co.uk | Kate Hewison

Womble Bond Dickinson has appointed Simon Rowland as the new head of its Newcastle office. Simon will succeed Nigel Emmerson, who has served as Newcastle office head since 2020. Simon joined the international law firm in 2002 when it was still legacy firm Dickinson Dees, becoming a partner in 2005. Currently, he leads the construction team. Simon said: “I am honoured to step into this role and lead Womble Bond Dickinson’s Newcastle office.
Ramside Hall powers towards energy self-sufficiency with £177k investment

Nov 11, 2024 | netimesmagazine.co.uk | Kate Hewison

North East solar energy specialist, SCJ Renewables, has completed the first part of a solar panel project at Ramside Hall in County Durham – with Ramside Estates investing £177k into the initial phase of its journey towards being self-sufficient with its energy. Work at the hotel began in March 2024, with SCJ Renewables installing 326 solar panels onto the roof of the hotel’s spa, main reception, and bedroom block – feeding directly into the hotel’s main electricity supply.
Ryder crowned Architectural Practice of the Year

Nov 10, 2024 | netimesmagazine.co.uk | Kate Hewison

Ryder Architecture has been named Architectural Practice of the Year at the annual Building Awards ceremony. More than 1000 professionals from across the construction industry gathered at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on November 5 to honour the most innovative and impactful achievements in the sector.
Matfen Hall named ‘Best Countryside Hotel’

Nov 7, 2024 | netimesmagazine.co.uk | Kate Hewison

Matfen Hall has been named ‘Best Countryside Hotel’ by the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence across the UK, Europe and the Mediterranean in its 2025 edition. This is the Northumberland-based hotel and country home’s second consecutive Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence. The estate was awarded ‘Recently Renovated Hotel’ in 2024 following a multi-million pound renovation project.