‘Labour are scared’: north-east party members quit to back Jamie Driscoll in mayoral vote North of Tyne mayor has raised over £114,000 to run as an independent after Labour barred him from standing The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023
Three North East businesses named among UK's 100 fastest growing private companies Opencast Software, Cleveland Containers and Additional Lengths have made this year's top 100 Birmingham Post · Jun 21, 2023
Dynamo boss sets out new strategy to grow tech network and its influence Co-founder of the North East membership organisation Charlie Hoult has stepped down from his role as chair Birmingham Post · Feb 7, 2023
Ex-Tory candidate rules out bid to become North East mayor under new £4bn devolution deal Charlie Hoult says that business commitments will prevent him from seeking the Conservative Party's nomination for the North East mayoral election due to be held next year Chronicle Live · Jan 5, 2023
Futureheads digital recruitment agency opens Tyneside office to break into North market The agency is looking to expand into the region after seeing strong growth in a number of key UK cities Birmingham Post · May 30, 2022
Dynamo merges with Sunderland Software City and plans increased activity Charlie Hoult will continue to chair the Dynamo Advisory Board while Sunderland Software City's David Dunn will become CEO of Dynamo Birmingham Post · Apr 13, 2022
Tyneside tech firm Opencast to create 240 jobs and open three city hubs as it marks 10 years of trading The Newcastle firm, started in 2012 by two people, is also moving into a new hybrid head office at Hoults Yard Birmingham Post · Apr 4, 2022