Newcastle based Wealth and Fund managers, Tier One Capital (Tier One) and North East Investment Company, Develop North PLC (Develop North) were delighted to team-up and support the launch of The Source - a new online news platform for public interest journalism, engaging columnists and launchpad for the next generation of great storytellers.
Founded by trusted journalist Brian Aitken and supported by former BBC TV presenter and journalist Steph McGovern and local journalist Simon Rushworth – The Source aims to hold decision makers to account, supporting local democracy and making sure the North East’s voice is heard.
Just as importantly, The Source will provide a platform to tell the positive stories of a region that continues to punch above its weight, celebrating its local businesses, communities, people and places. At a time when devolution is giving the North East greater influence over its own economic future, having a strong regional voice matters.
Ian McElroy, Chief Executive, Tier One Capital and Develop North board member, is proud to support Brian and his team for the launch of this new and important news platform : –
“The North East has an increasingly powerful story to tell, from the businesses creating jobs and driving innovation to the investment transforming our towns, cities and communities.
“As companies focused on supporting sustainable economic growth and investment across the region, Tier One and Develop North understand the importance of showcasing that ambition and ensuring the North East’s successes, opportunities and potential reach the widest possible audience.
“The Source provides another platform to highlight the very best of the North East and the people and organisations helping to shape its future. We wish Brian and the team every success.”
Brian Aitken said “It was a privilege to welcome so many new readers to our launch event. Since the launch we have had more than 120 people sign up to get our journalism delivered straight into their inboxes every Monday and Friday – just like the rest of our thousands of subscribers.
“So what’s changed? The Source is a new online newspaper for the North East, a modern platform for public interest journalism, engaging columnists and a launchpad for the next generation of great storytellers – and the new home of Eyes & Ears.
“Eyes & Ears isn’t going anywhere. It will still be here week after week – as a column that sits inside The Source.
“The Source becomes the main brand that will provide an increasing amount of quality stories you can trust. Independent, politically-neutral but North East biased.”
tieronecapital.co.uk
developnorth.co.uk