Garmin Venu 4 vs Fitbit: Which Smartwatch Wins?
After weeks of testing, we pit the Garmin Venu 4 against a Fitbit to settle the ultimate smartwatch rivalry. Discover the surprising verdict on features, battery life, and value for money.
After weeks of testing, we pit the Garmin Venu 4 against a Fitbit to settle the ultimate smartwatch rivalry. Discover the surprising verdict on features, battery life, and value for money.
Two Midlands mothers share their journey from isolation to optimism after completing a work academy with East Midlands Railway. Discover how sector-based programmes are creating pathways to jobs.
Amazon-owned tech firm Veeqo has launched its new global headquarters in Swansea's 71/72 Kingsway, marking a £150m+ investment and tripling its workforce to over 200. Discover how this Welsh success story is driving growth.
East Bristol Bakery has ceased trading and entered liquidation, citing a severe rat infestation, plummeting trade, and soaring costs. The sudden closure affects all locations.
The Sunshine Fund's free Santa Grotto Bus is back in Newcastle city centre, visiting SEND schools and offering festive joy. Donations to the charity's Big Give campaign are doubled, funding life-changing equipment for North East children.
Investment groups NVM and eComplete back a £31m management buyout of Durham-based scent company Noted Aromas, marking a major step for the direct-to-consumer brand's international expansion plans.
North East IT firm Aspire Technology Solutions secures fresh investment, valuing the business at around £200m. Funding from LDC and Federated Hermes to fuel expansion and a £100m revenue target by 2030.
Ed Sheeran donates personal items like trainers and mugs for an eBay auction raising vital funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices. The 7-day sale starts December 7.
Wowcher offers refurbished Kindle Fire tablets and first-gen iPad Mini devices for just £29.99. Perfect for students, kids, or budget-conscious buyers. Stocks are limited.
Jet2 has withdrawn flights to Costa de Almeria and Split from its East Midlands Airport summer 2026 schedule. Affected customers are being offered full refunds.
The new SwitchBot K11+ robot vacuum boasts double the suction power of its predecessor and a compact design. Discover the key features and how to get it for just £209.99.
The Independent ranks Leicester's festive market 12th in the UK. Discover its dates, stalls, and the West Midlands favourites also on the list.
The Lane family's 15-year tradition of collecting Christmas trees for East Cheshire Hospice continues on January 10-11, raising vital funds. Learn how to register your tree or donate.
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous postcodes for violent and sexual offences. See the full list and police response to the city's crime wave.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus carrying nine teenagers collided with a car in Tadcaster. Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman and are appealing for witnesses.
A person has died after being found on the tracks at Sileby Railway Station in Leicestershire. Major disruption affected East Midlands Railway services. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
Raylo Business now offers the iPhone 17 and other Apple tech from just £19.81/month with no upfront cost. Flexible subscriptions help SMEs upgrade devices sustainably.
Metrocentre Partnership reveals plans for The Crescent, a new independent retail destination following a £70m refinance deal. Transformation begins early 2026.
A revolutionary road project on the A47 in East Anglia, using 90% recycled materials and hydrogen-powered machinery, is slashing carbon emissions. Discover how this paves the way for greener UK infrastructure.
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet is now just £64.99 for Black Friday, saving 57%. Includes a one-year Amazon Kids+ subscription and durable case. Perfect Christmas gift.
Royal Mail issues urgent warning of significant postal delays affecting 25 locations including Derby and Nottingham. The service apologises and pledges targeted support.
Azets announces 19 promotions in Newcastle, part of a wave of key appointments across the North East's professional services and trades sectors, signalling strong regional growth.
Massive Black Friday deal slashes the premium Nextbase 320XR dual dashcam to just £55.49. Grab this refurbished bargain with a 12-month warranty before it's gone.
Bespak's pharmaceutical plant in Holmes Chapel is set for approval for a major expansion, creating 150 jobs and producing next-generation, environmentally friendly inhalers.
Discover the only two Apple AirPods deals worth buying for Black Friday 2025. Get AirPods 2 for £75 or the latest AirPods 4 for under £100. Save now!
Sam Spoors, founder of Morpeth-based Talentheads, shares her journey from corporate recruitment to building a 10-strong team. Discover her insights on sector evolution, work-life balance, and why the North East business community is second to none.
Construction work is now underway on the £50m Freshney Place redevelopment in Grimsby, set to deliver a cinema, leisure facilities and food hall by 2027.
Businesses can get the 2025 Apple iPad for just £7.49 monthly via Raylo's subscription plan. No upfront cost, flexible terms, and upgrade options. Exclusive Black Friday offer.
Gtech launches its largest Black Friday sale with massive discounts on cordless lawnmowers and AirRAM vacuums. Save £350 on gardening gear and £150 on cleaning tech.
North East business leaders deliver a mixed verdict on Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Winter Budget, with concerns over tax freezes but optimism for regional investment.