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June 15, 2020

Business & Economy

North East footwear retailer set to re-open stores after securing CBILS loan

Branded footwear retailer, Charles Clinkard, it set to reopen all of its stores from this week, after securing support from Lloyds Bank. The Middlesbrough-headquartered retailer has more than 30 stores and concessions across the UK. It has secured a £2 million…

April 10, 2019

Business & Economy

Knight Frank pledges to become a plastic free business

Discarded plastics are affecting every part of the globe. They are causing severe harm to wildlife, pollution in our oceans and the waste is ruining our landscape. Knight Frank LLP has made a commitment to reduce the harm posed by…

March 26, 2020

Business & Economy

Container firm Mobile Mini gives free support to help battle coronavirus

A portable container hire firm is providing a free support programme to help charities and organisations deliver critical services in the fight against coronavirus. Mobile Mini is offering free storage to local charities for up to six months. The Stockton-headquartered firm…

February 23, 2022

Business & Economy

Jackson Hogg opens Tees Valley office at Wilton Universal Group’s Haverton Hill base

Growing recruitment & HR specialist Jackson Hogg has expanded into the Tees Valley in a move supported by Wilton Universal Group.

July 20, 2020

Business & Economy

Digital Innovation Festival registration opens

Registration to Northumbrian Water’s fourth Innovation Festival is now open, with this year’s event taking place completely online. Anyone from the North East and beyond – including industry experts, engineers, academics and customers – are being encouraged to join the…

August 27, 2020

Business & Economy

South Shields’ Ford Engineering celebrates 110th anniversary

A family engineering and manufacturing firm founded with a £25 loan is celebrating more than a century in business. Ford Engineering has reached its 110th birthday. The South Shields-based firm was founded by Robert Ford. Set up with a £25 loan from Robert’s…

March 26, 2018

Business & Economy

Olympic gold medalist Jonathan Edwards CBE announced brand ambassador

Olympic gold medalist, Jonathan Edwards CBE, has joined forces with Team Cycles, based on the Team Valley in Gateshead, as its brand ambassador Team Cycles offers a wide range of road, mountain, hybrid and cross bikes including the latest models from top…

March 4, 2022

Business & Economy

New investment to transform skills education and training at Sunderland College’s City Campus

A significant investment in technical facilities at Sunderland College’s City Campus is set to support the future generation of highly-skilled engineers and business management professionals, bosses have revealed.