Mazars, the international tax, audit and advisory firm, has reinforced its commitment to Newcastle with the creation of a Technology & Digital centre of excellence in the city, bolstered by the appointments of Simon Withington and Ahmed Hany.

Small and medium sized businesses, public sector organisations, and community groups developing low carbon projects across Newcastle, Northumberland, and North Tyneside can now access up to £2m of investment per project through the North of Tyne Combined Authority’s Green New Deal Fund.

Two of the entrepreneurial minds from Compare the Market are looking to cause further industry disruption, after engaging with a popular business support programme.

One of Europe’s largest construction companies has been appointed to build the new southern entrance of Sunderland’s train station, as transformational plans for the transport hub move ahead. 

New ‘Champion of the North’ GB Bank, focused on lending to underserved regions of the UK, has announced another new appointment of Mike Says as Chief Financial Officer.

Environment and regeneration charity, Groundwork South & North Tyneside, has said farewell to two trustees, who were appointed on its formation exactly 30 years ago.

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

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.

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).

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.