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September 14, 2021

Build & Sustainability

Equinor makes net zero pledge over new Port of Tyne Dogger Bank operations base

Bosses behind a major new wind farm support hub have pledged it will be built to net zero carbon standards. Equinor says the operations and maintenance base, which will be based at the Port of Tyne, will comply with the…

December 10, 2018

Business & Economy

Sensational silver and bronze double by Jordan and David at Worldskills UK

Senior management at Stanley-based, Hodgson Sayers, have saluted its ‘exceptionally talented group of young people’, as two of its apprentices achieve elite status at Worldskills UK. Jordan Condren and David Crank won silver and bronze respectively, in the three-day roof…

December 8, 2016

Business & Economy

More than 250 innovators attend inaugural Teesside event

The first Innovate Tees Valley Festival attracted more than 250 delegates on December 8 to Middlesbrough FC’s Riverside Stadium. The biggest innovation event to take place in the area, the Festival brought together 17 expert speakers and 35 exhibitors…

March 30, 2020

Business & Economy

Trigiene Dental launches new range to cut plastic waste

A dental equipment supplier and repairer has launched a range of eco-friendly products to boost the sector’s green credentials. Trigiene Dental has unveiled the Eco Repair Box to help cut the industry’s reliance on single-use plastic. Bosses at the Middlesbrough-based firm say the…

April 6, 2020

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North Tyneside provides £14 million in grants to businesses affected by COVID-19

Local authorities up and down the country are responsible for the roll out of the Government’s Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund and North Tyneside has hit the ground running. The council has received…

October 11, 2017

Business & Economy

Business leaders back the bid

Business leaders in Sunderland are flying the flag for City of Culture Bid Members of the city’s Economic Leadership Board have met and wrapped themselves in the bid colours. The flag is one of 15 that have been made in Sunderland…

June 22, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Britishvolt secures ‘multi-million-pound’ deal with WMG to power up plans

A company behind an 8000-job Northumberland vehicle battery factory says it has secured a “multi-million-pound” partnership that will drive forward its plans.

May 24, 2019

Business & Economy

Renovation project helps Marden Boxing Club pack new punch

A boxing club is packing a bigger punch after extending its base in a renovation. Marden Boxing Club has been refurbished through a volunteering programme between social enterprise VIY (Volunteer It Yourself) and home improvement retailer Wickes. The project also saw…