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March 26, 2020

Business & Economy

Housebuilder Bellway to close Newcastle sites as housing demand plummets

Housebuilder Bellway has announced that it will close all of its sites by Friday (March 27), citing fears for on-site safety and plunging demand for new housing amid the COVID-19 lockdown. The Newcastle developer — which is the UK’s fourth…

August 16, 2018

Uncategorised

Craft and hobby specialist has designs on US expansion following six figure NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance investment

A six figure investment from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), is helping Debbi Moore Designs expand in the US. The Darlington-based specialised craft supplier and manufacturer develops and sells a range…

May 29, 2019

Business & Economy

VentureFest Tees Valley event promises ‘inspiration and connections’ for businesses

Organisers behind a conference supporting next generation innovation have promised this year’s event will offer “inspiration, information and connections” for North East businesses. VentureFest Tees Valley takes place in September, with speakers, a networking exhibition and investor meetings all lined up…

October 17, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Hospitality group announces new hotel

Northumberland-based hospitality group, The Doxford Group has announced it will be opening a new hotel, bar and restaurant on the grounds of Charlton Hall Estate in Alnwick. Taking its name from the Latin translation of the word time, The Tempus…

March 31, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Stockton’s PX Group expands with Fairport Engineering takeover

An energy sector support services firm says it has laid the foundations for further growth after completing a takeover.

May 31, 2024

Arts & Culture

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November 27, 2018

Business & Economy

Young carers delight as Sid the Seal basks in retirement

Sid the Seal may have disappeared from the well-known Warmseal brand but he is making a big splash with young carers across the North East. Over 400 of the toys based on the cartoon character, are finding good homes with…

August 17, 2020

Business & Economy

Teesside biomass pioneer set for expansion following ÂŁ900k funding

Nova Pangaea Technologies, the Teesside company that uses non-food biomass to make biofuels and other chemicals, has raised a further ÂŁ900,000 from investors following successful trials of its technology. The latest funding has come from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance,…