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TMD Friction secures a further £1m investment in new paint line

Two key appointments at leading college group

Newcastle based car club wins award for industry leading sustainable car fleet

My Property Box strengthens position on Tyneside with Groves’ acquisition

My Property Box has acquired Newcastle estate agent Groves as part of its strategic growth plan. The acquisition by Darlington-headquartered My Property Box – its seventh in three years - further consolidates its position across the North East and North Yorkshire.

Newton Aycliffe’s Hitachi Rail secures work on £2 billion HS2 contract

Knight Frank wins major contract to manage flagship Sunderland building

Knight Frank has won a major property management contract to run Sunderland’s newly-completed 191,000 sq. ft City Hall, creating six new jobs.

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8 local Christmas gift ideas for absolutely everyone on your list

From local tipples to local prints, we've got you covered for gift ideas this Christmas, with a roundup of our favourite local gift ideas from across the whole of the North-East. There will be something for everyone on our Christmas must-have list this year. Why not gift a loved one something unique and support a local business this year?

Further expansion at North Tyneside design agency

North Shields-based Cargo Creative has taken on two new team members following increased demand for its creative design, web development and digital marketing services. The new hires come only three months after the company took on three other members of staff bringing its headcount to 11. 

Work begins on £50m Brett Wharf site in Gateshead

Gateshead-based contractor Tolent is underway with the first phase of works on the £50m Brett Wharf development. The prominent site on Gateshead’s quayside will create 269 one and two-bed apartments for rent, as well as commercial space, flexible offices, coffee shops and restaurants.

Heather Mills’ VBites, announces an investment from German food conglomerate

Pioneering plant-based food business, VBites, has announced a minority investment from German, family-owned food conglomerate and parent company of Intersnack, ‘Pfeifer & Langen Industrie- und Handels-KG’, who have reached agreement to purchase 25.1% of the company.

Professionals from hit show ‘Sex Education’ share behind-the-scenes secrets with budding young creatives

Places are still available for 16-25 year old film and TV fans from the North of England to meet experienced industry professionals as part of the BFI Film Academy Programme.

David Ormston joins the Nautical Management Services team as Director

We are delighted to announce that David Ormston, contracted Technical Manager of Nautical Management Services, has been promoted to the full-time position of Director of Nautical Management Services and Technical Director of West Nautical.

Inspectors find RGS pupils’ academic achievements and personal development to be excellent

The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) has awarded Newcastle’s Royal Grammar School (RGS) the highest possible rating - excellent - on all aspects of its recent inspection.

RGCF continues to expand its team with a key appointment and a promotion

RG Corporate Finance (RGCF) continues to grow and strengthen its team with the appointment of Kerry Hurst as CF consultant, and the promotion of Benjamin Kain to CF executive.