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February 11, 2025

Events

NET 250 – The North East’s leading 250 companies. Revealed.

From railway pioneers to soot-covered miners, colossal seafaring vessels and roaring steel furnaces, the North East has long been a beacon of industrial purpose and progress. That enterprising spirit and identity endures today, with firms across…

January 19, 2022

Ideas & Observations

£1.9 million Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre refurbishment starts on site

Construction work is underway to refurbish and remodel Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre, with Howarth Litchfield responsible for architecture and interior design and BRIMS Construction appointed building contractor.

March 6, 2019

Technology

IT support company invests in apprenticeships

IT support company, ITC Service Ltd, is growing thanks to its relocation to South Tyneside and its dedication to apprenticeships. Since moving to the borough in June 2017 ITC, which was formed in 2006, has doubled its workforce, a fifth…

May 12, 2023

Business & Economy

Fastest 50: No containing the momentum

Steven Hugill speaks to Andrew Thompson, the Stockton-headquartered firm’s recently appointed chief executive, to learn more about its successes and plans for the future.

September 7, 2022

Promoted

A catalyst for growth

The transition from laboratory to real-world markets is a watershed step for any university spin-out. A key bridge in the journey is Northern Accelerator, which marries business leaders with eminent research from the region’s five institutions to transform ventures…

July 26, 2022

Promoted

Report: Hospitality

A taste revolution With nights out and working from the office becoming the norm again, the popularity of street food has been reignited.   Already on the rise before the pandemic hit, food trucks, modified horse boxes, independent shops and…

March 28, 2019

Business & Economy

Tees Components seek apprentices to support growing order book

Tees Components is creating two apprenticeship positions as the heavy machining expert continues to grow its workforce. The latest opportunities are part of an ethos reflected by the fact that 40 per cent of its skilled workforce started as apprentices…

November 27, 2018

Business & Economy

Inspirational managing director celebrates 20 years at North East business as company grows from strength to strength 

Kim Davis, managing director at North East based Explain Market Research is celebrating 20 years at the business as the company continues to dominate in the utility sector as well as announcing new high-profile clients in fashion and banking…