There are 1,000s of small business professionals servicing customers in Tyne and Wear and beyond through Bidvine.
Have only used Bidvine once so far (just logged a second request for a plumber) and I find this method of finding a contractor a brilliant idea. Gives you the opportunity to find what you want in one place. Ensuring no hassle of 'shifting' through contractors after contractors on various websites.
Vivienne, Man with a Van