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December 11, 2020

Business & Economy

Nursem prepares to go global after winning hearts and hands

A North East skincare start-up that won legions of fans in homes and hospitals around the UK during the pandemic is preparing for global growth in 2021. Nursem was created by husband-and-wife team Jonny and Antonia Philp who worked with…

March 31, 2020

Technology

Northumbria University professor develops breath-collecting device that could change coronavirus diagnosis

An innovative breath-collecting device developed by academics at Northumbria University could revolutionise the way we diagnose diseases, including COVID-19. Northumbria University has secured regional support and funding for the next stage of product and business development of the technology, which…

November 10, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Roundtable: Making the North East the UK’s best place for business scale-up

If the North East is to maintain its position at the forefront of change, it must ensure breakout firms are suitably supported to scale. A roundtable discussion, hosted by North East Times Magazine alongside the Entrepreneurs’ Forum, RTC North, Raymond James, Monument and Northumbria University, analysed the situation in detail, laying out action points for growth.

March 4, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Electric Vehicle tyre innovator ENSO becomes first to commit to Wastefront’s £100 million Wearside UK recycling plant

Wastefront AS has announced a partnership with innovative EV tyre company ENSO, which will see ENSO incorporate Wastefront’s recycled carbon black (rCB) in its tyres from 2024.

September 3, 2021

Ideas & Observations

Hybrid working: Is home working here to stay?

Right throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the structure of our working lives in the ‘new normal’ has been a hot topic. Here, Greg Rosenvinge explores

April 15, 2020

Technology

North East businesses answer the Chamber’s call for production and distribution of PPE

The North East business community has rallied to supply and support the manufacture of personal protective equipment (PPE) for emergency services. The North East England Chamber of Commerce launched an appeal last month to encourage regional business leaders to get…

November 6, 2023

Ideas & Observations

‘Major corporations’ innovation plans? It’s all just Elvis to me…’

Frustrated by big technology operators' lack of fresh innovation, Mark Harrison, scale-up partner at RTC North, says the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is alive – but unwell – in Silicon Valley.

July 26, 2022

Promoted

Building a brighter future for Northumberland

From regenerating coastal towns to providing much-needed housing in rural areas, Ascent Homes is playing a key role in developing communities in Northumberland. Ascent Homes is the housebuilding arm of Advance Northumberland, the economic regeneration company which works on behalf…