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We share the latest news, views, and announcements from businesses and individuals driving growth, demonstrating innovation, and celebrating successes in the region. If you have a story to share, get in touch.

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.

Atom becomes largest company in Britain to introduce four-day week

Atom Bank, the North East fintech and first app based bank, has introduced a four-day working week for all of its 430 employees, with no change in salary, from November 1.

Investment in it department sees former apprentice promoted

A former apprentice is moving up the career ladder at TMD Friction in Hartlepool thanks to investment from the company to strengthen its IT department.

The “COVID-19 killing machine” set to reduce infections and save the country millions of pounds

£2 million investment turns iconic Newcastle building into North East first

Following its recent acquisition of the former Café Royal building in Newcastle, MCM Group has unveiled plans for a further investment in excess of one-million-pounds to transform this iconic landmark into a brand new hybrid office concept, the likes of which has never been seen before in the North East.

2021 marks record year for MHA Tait Walker corporate finance

MHA Tait Walker Corporate Finance team are celebrating a record year in 2021 following completion of over £100m worth of deals for businesses in the North East and beyond, marking the busiest 12 months for the firm in almost a decade.