The Literature Lass: Reading, Writing and Wellbeing
When Melina Turner-Deeks launched The Literature Lass, she wasn’t just looking to create another book club. She wanted to help people use reading and writing as a tool for improving wellbeing, building confidence and connecting with others. Based in Whitley Bay,...
Picture this for a side hustle: student shines a spotlight on Newcastle
What better way to take a break from studying for an electrical engineering degree than indulging in your hobby and heading out with a camera to capture the magnificence of the North East? For Ben Hoskins, what began as a past-time has quickly turned into a side...
South Tyneside Business Takes Off – MGS Drone Surveying Ltd
When Michael Scott recognised a growing demand for high-quality aerial imagery and accurate site data, he knew there was a business ready to be built from his photography hobby. It was March 2026 when South Shields JobCentre Plus suggested he have a chat...
From professional dancer to beauty business founder: how Megan built Brow Wow in Gateshead
Founder of Brow Wow specialist brow and beauty bar, Megan Patrick first launched the business in 2014 after retraining as a beauty therapist. Originally a professional dancer, a health condition forced her to give up dancing and look for new career opportunities....