Author: Graeme Pallister
Graeme Pallister
Graeme Pallister spent fifteen years in operations management across the North East before he started writing about the businesses that kept the region running. He came up through logistics at a mid-sized haulage firm on the Team Valley, moved into procurement at an engineering outfit near the Tyne, and ended up running supply chain for a renewables contractor during the offshore wind build-out. He left the corporate side in 2021 and started covering North East business because most of the people writing about it had never seen the inside of a Gateshead warehouse at six in the morning. He writes about manufacturing, construction, logistics, and the firms between the Tyne and the Tees that rarely make the nationals but employ half the region. Graeme lives in Jesmond with his wife and two lurchers. He thinks the phrase "levelling up" should have been retired in 2022, and that anybody who describes Newcastle as "up and coming" has not been paying attention.
Zach and Kayda move in together after finishing third on Peacock’s Love Island USA Season 8, with Kayda relocating to Los Angeles to share a home with Zach and his brother Charlie Georgiou. The move puts a definitive end to the long-distance stretch that followed the Season 8 finale.From the Villa to a Shared ClosetZach announced the news on 17 August via his Instagram Stories. ‘Finally moving in .. house tour coming soon,’ he wrote alongside a clip zooming in on Kayda unpacking a jacket and hanging it in a closet full of clothes. Short, simple, and very much to…
The 2026 VMAs nominations snubs are already doing the rounds, and with MTV’s ceremony set for CBS on Sunday, 27 September, there’s plenty to argue about before the Moon People are handed out. Madonna leads the field with 11 nominations, Lady Gaga, Doechii, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift are all in the mix, and 26 first-time nominees get their moment. Yet for all the celebration, a handful of deserving acts have been left off the list entirely.Madonna Makes History, But the 2026 VMAs Nominations Snubs StingMadonna’s 11 nominations are not just a headline figure. According to the Los Angeles Times,…
The Victoria Beckham ponytail David Beckham shared on Instagram has stopped people mid-scroll: a sleek, waist-skimming length that falls almost to her hips, paired with warm blonde tones that mark a clear shift from the brunette shades she has favoured recently. Rapunzel at 29 Years: The Hair That Stole the Anniversary Post David posted the video to mark 29 years since the pair first got together, returning to the Portofino hotel where they stayed before anyone knew they were an item. ‘Twenty-nine years ago we came to portofino to this hotel before anyone knew we were dating, and here we…
Nicolas Seiwald Newcastle interest is building, with Matthias Jaissle reportedly keen on the Newcastle United head coach reuniting with the RB Leipzig midfielder, but the Magpies face a tough task prising him away from Germany.Jaissle factor behind Nicolas Seiwald Newcastle interestJaissle is said to be a big fan of Seiwald, who played under him at RB Salzburg. The 25-year-old defensive midfielder has 51 caps for Austria and spent time working directly with the man now in the St James’ Park dugout. That personal connection is driving the reported interest.There is a catch, though. According to Chronicle Live, Seiwald is firmly…
The Kendall Jenner Jacob Elordi pairing has become the standout romance of 2026’s bumper crop of new celebrity couples, with the pair clocking up Hawaii holidays, double dates and low-key LA outings as the year rolls on. They’re not alone. From footballers to TV stars to long-separated exes finding their way back, 2026 has delivered a full roster of fresh relationships worth tracking. Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi: from Coachella rumours to KauaÊ»i breakfasts It started with a Deuxmoi tip-off. A source claimed Kendall and Jacob were ‘all over each other’ at an April 11 party during the first Coachella…
The Diplomat Season 4 is coming, and Netflix has locked in Tuesday, 15 October 2026 as the release date. All eight hour-long episodes will drop at once, according to What’s on Netflix, so clear the diary now.The renewal makes sense. Season 3 ended on a cliffhanger serious enough to make the most casual viewer sit up straight, and the political chaos surrounding Kate Wyler shows no sign of settling down. If anything, the stakes just got considerably higher.What The Diplomat Season 4 is actually aboutSeason 4 picks up directly from where season 3 left off. Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) is…
The Target mix-and-match athleisure line-up this autumn is worth a proper look, especially if you want workout gear that holds up from a morning run to a post-session coffee. The retailer’s two exclusive activewear brands, All in Motion and JoyLab, are built around the idea that your kit should mix, match and move with you, and every piece in both ranges sits under $40.Two Brands, One Target Mix-and-Match Athleisure StrategyAll in Motion and JoyLab cover different ground. All in Motion leans into clean, supportive cuts with seasonal colour and print details layered on top. JoyLab is the bolder of the…
Five publicly owned sites across the North East have been earmarked as prime candidates for North East defence enterprise zones, according to a new report from the Adam Smith Institute setting out a comprehensive plan to reindustrialise Britain.The sites at Blaydon Quarry, Newburn Riverside, High Hanning, Quarrington Hill and High Pittington are described as ‘perfect’ for a new generation of Enterprise Zones. The Adam Smith Institute (ASI) argues that repurposing them for defence manufacturing would strengthen Britain’s national security while directly tackling the region’s economic challenges.What the North East defence enterprise zones would look likeEach zone would be anchored by…
Liam Potts River Tyne search operations were in full force on Sunday as Northumbria Police and mountain rescue teams entered the water near Wylam Bridge in Northumberland, searching for a missing 22-year-old who has not been seen since the early hours of Saturday morning.Liam Potts, described as a white man, 6ft 3ins tall, of medium build with dark hair and tattoos down his right arm, was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge shortly after midnight on Saturday 15 August. He was reported missing to Northumbria Police on Saturday afternoon, according to Chronicle Live.What we know about Liam Potts…
Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen were pictured together at Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns’ wedding, and the Nic Vansteenberghe Olandria Carthen wedding sighting has fans asking whether the pair are back on. What Nic Said About the Night Asked directly whether he and Olandria have reconciled, Nic kept it close to his chest. ‘I would love to tell you guys, but I’m going to keep that private for now,’ he said. ‘We did enjoy ourselves tremendously at Karl and Jordyn’s wedding last night. It was amazing.’ He was clear on one thing: staying friends with an ex is ‘absolutely’ possible.…