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John N Dunn provides spark for Durham cricketers

Durham cricketers are being superpowered in their charge for honours following the installation of new electric car charging infrastructure.

Food packaging firm spends £2 million on new packaging technology

A food packaging firm has installed a £2 million thermoforming system at its Sedgefield site as part of a £4 million investment programme in process technology.

‘Studying at Sunderland ranks high among best decisions of my life’

A Sunderland graduate has landed his big TV break reporting on England’s Test cricket series in the West Indies - fulfilling a life-long sports presenting dream.

Strelitzia expands operations following investment

Software company Florisoft, trading as Strelitzia Software Ltd, has secured a £175,000 investment.

Newcastle International Airport celebrates 60th Anniversary with TUI

Helping you to grow your business

Professor Hannah Hesselgreaves, from Newcastle Business School, explains more about the part-funded, practical management training programme for SMEs looking to drive post-pandemic growth.

Q&A with Sophie Milliken, founder of Moja

Sophie Milliken is an award-winning entrepreneur, author and speaker. She launched Moja, a profile-building agency, earlier this year with a mission to get you known.

Former PWC dealmaker joins UNW’s corporate finance team

Newcastle-based chartered accountancy and business advisory firm UNW has announced the appointment of former PwC dealmaker Paul Mankin as Corporate Finance Partner to oversee its corporate finance advisory team.

Stereophonics and The Specials to headline Hardwick Festival

Stereophonics, riding high after the release of their eighth number one album and the start of their UK arena tour, have been announced as the first of a string of big names.

North P&I in merger talks to create one of the largest maritime insurers

A North East-headquartered global shipping and marine insurer is in discussions over a merger to create one of the world’s largest maritime insurance groups.

£1 billion Teesside green fuel project gets minister approval

A Saudi Arabian firm behind a “ground-breaking” £1 billion Teesside energy development has had its blueprint receive the Government’s seal of approval.

Plans revealed for £1.5 million US-themed Newcastle Quayside restaurant

A developer has unveiled plans to create a £1.5 million American-inspired eatery.

Deloitte to create 25 jobs in Tees Valley expansion

Professional services firm Deloitte has unveiled plans to create a raft of roles.

Jamie’s eye is on the ball when it comes to a career in graphic design

Illustrator and graphic designer Jamie Orrell graduated from the University of Sunderland in 2012, with a First-Class Honours degree in Sports Journalism.

Tech company Aspire secures growth investment from LDC

Aspire Technology Solutions has secured significant minority investment from LDC in a deal that values the business at £85 million.