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Business park steps in to rescue the restoration of a rare piece of local history

A Tees Valley business park is to play a significant role in bringing a piece of local history back to life.

Kitwave Group eyes further growth as profits rise ‘significantly ahead of expectations’

Placefirst to create ‘multi-generational community’ in £11 million Esh Winning scheme

Plans to create an £11 million, 89-home development have been approved. Placefirst has seen proposals to transform a derelict two-hectare brownfield site in Esh Winning backed by Durham County Council.

Plans for restoration of former durham miners’ hall get green light

Durham County Council has backed the proposals to secure the future of the hall. Known as Redhills, the hall opened in 1915 as the purpose-built headquarters of the Durham Miners Association (DMA).

Newcastle students among 33 offered early careers opportunities with Siemens

Siemens has continued its drive to increase the number of women in engineering with a recruitment event to spot the STEM talent of the future.

Essential skills training has potential to boost the region’s employability

Karbon Homes’ essential skills training in North Durham is proving its worth in helping job seekers secure employment.

Seaburn heritage building plans take next step forward

A heritage landmark in Sunderland has taken a step towards a bright new future, with a listed building application submitted to seek approval on plans that will breathe new life into it. 

Team Valley Web celebrates 10th anniversary

Gateshead based Team Valley Web, part of the Team Valley Group, is celebrating ten years of delivering online solutions to businesses across the North East. 

Video stream showcases north east talent ahead of 2022 ambitions

A music event which brought together top musical talent from across the region is set to relive its summer success through a new video stream. It will feature live performances as well as interviews with the amazing artists including L Devine, John Waugh (of the 1975)

New hire at growing architect firm

A North East architects practice has made a senior hire, after rapid expansion has seen it grow from a team of 9 to 22 in just 24 months.

SockMonkey Studios doubles staff numbers following NPIF investment

Middlesbrough-based games developer, SockMonkey Studios, has seen its staff numbers double over the past year as it seeks to grow its suite of original games.

Perspective acquires St Lawrence in Canterbury in its eighth deal of 2021 and makes two more senior hires

Perspective Financial Group Ltd (Perspective), the national financial planning and wealth management firm, today announces it has completed the acquisition of St Lawrence Investment & Pension Solutions Ltd (St Lawrence) in Canterbury, Kent, its eight acquisition of 2021.

North East engineering firm helps to Kick Off careers in MEP design

Newcastle’s Black and White Engineering (B&W) is opening its doors to budding engineers by joining a key initiative to provide career opportunities to young people across the region.

HMRC confirms major 9000-job Newcastle Pilgrim’s Quarter office move

Thousands of civil service roles are moving to a city centre after bosses agreed a major office deal. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is switching to Newcastle’s Pilgrim’s Quarter.

Bereavement tech start-up set to scale

A tech start-up that eases the administrative burden left with bereaved families has set its sights on rapid expansion, after receiving support from a team of North East innovation experts.