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July 8, 2022

Business & Economy

Britishvolt hits Cambois factory milestone as first aggregate delivered

Work to create an 8000-job vehicle battery factory has reached a major landmark.

January 11, 2023

Business & Economy

15 North East founders selected to participate in 2023 startup Pre-Accelerator

Ignite North East has revealed the 15 start-ups participating in its 2023 Pre-Accelerator programme. As part of the programme, each team will receive Ā£10,000 in grant funding, mentoring from experienced tech entrepreneurs, and workshops from founders and investors. They will…

April 8, 2020

Business & Economy

County Durham firms add expertise to COVID-19 fight

A number of County Durham companies are playing a pivotal role in helping combat coronavirus. Four firms based on Sedgefieldā€™s NETPark are working on innovative projects aimed at developing a vaccine to fight COVID-19, as well as increased personal protection…

July 8, 2022

Business & Economy

Huge investment boost adds sparkle to Sedgefield synthetic diamond firm

A synthetic diamond developer says it is ready to make further plays in a $12 billion market after securing Ā£882,000 funding.

July 16, 2024

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Northstar Ventures: Catalysing tomorrowā€™s ventures today

Growing a business is a journey that involves many challenges. Whether fresh from the laboratory bench or an existing marketplace operator, to expand requires safe navigation of uncharted terrain. Those that succeed steer through with resilience, skill and…

September 22, 2023

Build & Sustainability

New development hub ‘will put region at heart of food sector’s green revolution’, says CPI

The North East is set to operate at ā€œthe epicentre of a food industry green revolutionā€.

October 5, 2020

Business & Economy

Finnmark Sauna steams ahead with growth plans after funding support

A Finnish sauna designer and maker is pushing ahead with job expansion plans after securing Ā£50,000 backing. Finnmark Sauna hopes to create as many as 15 new posts following support from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The…

October 31, 2018

Business & Economy

Latimer Hinks celebrates 125th anniversary with successful fundraising appeal

Latimer Hinks, one of the regionā€™s leading solicitors, is calling time on its innovative 125 Challenge and has raised more than Ā£2000, with further funds still to come in. The Darlington-based company issued the challenge to local businesses to make…