Northumbrian Water Group has launched a multi-million-pound project to reduce storm overflow spills across the region. In a UK-first, the provider is trialling smart sewer technology, which uses artificial intelligence and digital twins to move wastewater around networks to reduce flood risk. Here, the company reveals more about its tests, and why initial successes leave it primed to expand the process across the entire North East.

The North East Technology Park (NETPark) continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading destination for science and technology companies, with its latest expansion due to be completed in the spring. The next phase will provide additional facilities, reinforcing NETPark’s role in supporting innovative businesses at every stage of their growth journey.

John McGee, managing director at critical power infrastructure and modular data centre firm Durata, highlights the business’ recent growth, its crucial role in the artificial intelligence boom and how its Teesside roots are continuing to drive the company forward.

You may have encountered the phrase ‘internal mobility’ at some point in your professional journey. But what does it mean, and how can it help your business thrive in 2025? Here, leading law firm Muckle LLP highlights why all businesses should foster a culture of internal mobility.

In the latest instalment of a series exploring businesspeople’s lives beyond the workplace, Steven Hugill speaks to Dr Sam Whitehouse and Professor Carrie Ambler, chief executive and chief scientific officer, respectively, at Newcastle-based life sciences firm LightOx. Here, they reveal how they combine their time overseeing LightOx’s development of light-activated treatment for early-stage mouth cancers and a light-based antimicrobial treatment for wounds with a passion for motorcycling.