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March 16, 2021

Business & Economy

Mazars expands into North East with Newcastle office opening

An international tax, accounting and advisory firm has expanded into the North East. Mazars has opened an office in The Corner, in Newcastle. Bosses say the move reflects the company’s “ambitious plans to expand its team and attract talented candidates from…

July 11, 2019

Business & Economy

Hyperdrive Innovation opens Sunderland HYVE plant to meet global demand

A lithium-ion battery technology designer has opened a North East manufacturing plant it says will create jobs and help the company to meet growing industry demand. Hyperdrive Innovation has founded HYVE in Sunderland. The company, which makes battery packs for electric vehicles…

September 17, 2018

Business & Economy

Funding award opens a world of opportunity for Horizon Works

A North-East based B2B marketing agency has been awarded funding to support its exporting activities in North America after winning a grant from Heathrow’s World of Opportunity SME Grants Programme. Horizon Works is one of only 20 companies throughout the…

June 3, 2021

Business & Economy

Café fighting food waste opens in Newcastle City Centre

A new eatery on a mission to fight food waste has opened in Newcastle City Centre. The popular Magic Hat Kitchen has launched its first permanent site, giving diners the chance to sample its unique eating experience: high-quality meals…

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…

January 24, 2022

Business & Economy

onHand opens door to The Catalyst

A digital business that connects companies and their teams with thousands of volunteering opportunities across the UK is expanding in Newcastle after launching a base in The Catalyst.

September 9, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Lhyfe unveils hydrogen base plans after Newcastle office opening

A global hydrogen firm has unveiled production base plans it says will strengthen the North East’s reputation as a “global leader of technical innovation”.

April 30, 2020

Business & Economy

COVID-19 lockdown hikes up demand for Scott Bros’ topsoil

A family-run haulage, plant hire and aggregates firm has experienced a near six-fold increase in demand for topsoil during the coronavirus pandemic. Scott Bros is processing as many as 30 one-ton bags of soil every day, as homeowners use the…