As a television reporter, Phil Forster regularly interviewed the high-fliers of the footballing world. Today, though, he’s focused not on soaring on-field talent, but making Teesside International Airport take off again after years of decline under previous ownership.

In Annfield Plain, County Durham, a new company, led by Judith McMinn, has developed a product that could be a game-changer. Designed to lessen the impact of devastating, repeated trauma, the Halos could significantly reduce the headache facing the entire sporting world.

A skills collaboration has secured £2.4 million Government cash it says will bolster the green industrial revolution.

A property firm has strengthened its city centre presence with a £3.5 million deal.

Middlesbrough and Sunderland are helping to launch If U Care Share’s annual mental health awareness campaign.

A renewable energy firm is lending its support to a £100 million city centre development.

A packaging company has made two appointments as its seeks to secure further growth.

A construction, mechanical, electrical and pressure testing firm is forecasting record turnover after “significantly bouncing back” from the pandemic.