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Nicholas Craig

Nicholas Craig

Shanghai citizens are sophisticated, chic and astute

I am writing this from China, where I'll be travelling over the next two weeks.Read

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Norcare Limited, one of the region's most successful charities, is currently celebrating 20 years of its work in the North-East. It has been productive, targeted, and highly successful in fulfilling its goals, transforming thousands of people's lives as a result.Read

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What a washout of a summer.Read

Nicholas Craig column

Olympic swimming competitions are among the most exciting sports to watch. This month's spectacular events were unmissable viewing.Read

Ancient titles continue to impress the natives

I have been called many things over the years. One of them is Anglo-Saxon in origin but nevertheless quite respectable.Read

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We have a new millionaires' row on Tyneside. Carlton Terrace's Dobson-designed 1840s townhouses are being snapped up for between £1m and £2m each.Read

Nicholas Craig column

I have heard about an intriguing exhibition to be held at Newcastle's Biscuit Factory from the evening of October 23 running through to October 25.Read

I savour the sweet taste of revenge

It's strange what makes national news. I did recently. The Daily Telegraph recounted the horror story of my visit to the Law Society's Chancery Lane showers, which are remarkably grim.Read

Autumn night's dream in garden

I happily admit to being a person with limited imagination. However, an extraordinary evening event at Alnwick Garden called Tall Stories burst open my mind to the huge potential of the attraction as a unique, magical venue for theatre, dance and live performances.Read

Time to shout about our success

Some surveys make you wonder who has been asked the questions. Two fairly recent national surveys proclaim that the North-East has fewer entrepreneurs than any other region.Read

Bah humbug to the Christmas spirit creeping in far too early

Although the sun is still shining, Christmas is already making its presence felt.Read

We need help if we are to bridge the gap

Where's the logic? Billions are being handed to transport links in the south. Meanwhile, the North, which has campaigned tirelessly for essential improvements to its road and rail systems, receives a token gesture.Read

How to play it cool

Fifteen years ago Alan Brien said: "If the North-East were only 10 degrees warmer, it would be the playground of Europe."Read

Asian studies closure decision ill-judged

I am dismayed that Durham University has closed its Department of East Asian Studies, scrapping its 50-year history of specialised Chinese and Japanese programmes.Read

Age old question of fitness and health

Bob Hope serves to show just how long a career can last. The papers have been full of his century of one-liners - including many which highlight his remarkable age and stamina - such as ``I do benefits for all religions. I'd hate to blow the hereafter on a technicality."Read

Unbeatable package puts us in the lead

If we look a generation ahead, we could be leading the country as a thriving knowledge-based economy.Read

If one-to-one works, do that

Business networking fascinates me. The well-trodden paths of sport, lunch and business breakfasts work for many, but not for all. Happily, they suit me down to the ground.Read

More opting for the 'resort UK'

It's holiday time. The time of year when it's usually difficult to find colleagues in the country, never mind in the office.Read

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Newcastle's student graduate shows fizz with originality, skill and ideas. This year I presented the Watson Burton award for Best Animation to a brilliant film by Henry White, newly graduated from Northumbria University.Read

Bid has re-invigorated the region

The tension was becoming unbearable. The long lead up to Wednesday June 4 is responsible for many grey hairs and bitten nails. And now, at last, we know the answer.Read

Author Profile

Nicholas Craig is a partner at Watson Burton law firm. Previously one of the leading commercial and corporate law partners with Eversheds Newcastle, Nicholas has particular inward and outward investment expertise. He also has unusually broad experience of acting for clients with interests in the Far East and Asia, and decided to join Watson Burton LLP to broaden the development of his interest in inward and outward investment.

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