NATIONAL telecoms company BNS Telecom is bucking the slowdown trend by expanding and opening a new office in Reading.

BNS Telecom, which has its headquarters in the North East, is the UK's leader in IP (Internet based) telephony.

As treats go, for some it’s the stuff that dreams are made of . . . the chance to run out on the pitch at St James’ Park.

North East-based BNS Telecom asked its staff what they would like as a bonus for great work and the team put the chance to play on the legendary pitch as top of the wish list.