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June 1, 2020

Business & Economy

Just Williams launches Rise programme to help SMEs overcome COVID-19 challenges

A Tees Valley consultancy has launched a scheme to help small and medium-sized firms overcome the coronavirus pandemic. Just Williams has created The Rise Programme. Bosses at the Stockton company say the project is focused on making businesses more resilient in…

August 1, 2017

Business & Economy

First speakers announced for VentureFest Tees Valley 

Organisers of the area’s innovation conference VentureFest Tees Valley today (Thursday 27 July) announced the first of their speakers for the event which takes place on 13 September at Wynyard Hall. In true VentureFest spirit, the headliners will share personal…

September 12, 2016

Arts & Culture

John Lewis launches first ever luxury ready-to-wear label

This autumn winter 16 John Lewis will launch its first ever luxury, ready-to-wear label, modern rarity. Redefining luxe for today’s modern woman, it offers a move away from disposable, fast fashion and instead presents a rare take on luxury…

December 13, 2019

Business & Economy

Business leaders give their reaction to the General Election result

Voters across the country have endorsed Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party in the general election with a clear majority to fulfil his campaign message to get Brexit done. In an unpredictable contest, the exit poll sent shockwaves throughout the…

May 25, 2018

Business & Economy

VentureFest Tees Valley connects global brands with regional businesses

Global brands, with an inspirational story to tell, came together with local businesses on Teesside on May 22 to share expertise and learning at VentureFest Tees Valley, which took place at Wynyard Hall. Attracting more than 400 delegates, the region’s…

March 31, 2020

Business & Economy

Ineos opens Newton Aycliffe hand sanitiser plant to help fight COVID-19

A North East chemicals firm has opened a hand sanitiser manufacturing plant to help fight coronavirus. Ineos’ factory, based at an existing site in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, is expected to produce one million bottles of sterilant every month. Bosses say…

July 13, 2022

Business & Economy

Womble Bond Dickinson sets sights on next chapter after Newcastle Helix move

A law firm has switched to new city centre offices in a move it says “signals confidence in the North East”.

November 17, 2022

Build & Sustainability

North East-based manufacturer BTS goes carbon neutral

 Newton Aycliffe-based manufacturing firm, BTS Facades and Fabrications, has announced it has achieved its Carbon Neutral Certification. BTS, which manufactures façade products for clients across the UK, has taken steps towards its goal of achieving NetZero by offsetting its carbon. The…