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May 31, 2018

Business & Economy

Bringing our community values to our work at Woodham Academy School

Building and roofing specialist, Hodgson Sayers, has cemented its relationship with Woodham Academy School, in Newton Aycliffe, with a donation of £2,000 towards much needed life-saving equipment and sports kit. The Stanley-based company completed the installation of new roofing in…

August 22, 2018

Business & Economy

Westfield School celebrate outstanding A-Level results

Westfield School’s students and staff are celebrating another outstanding year of A-Level results. Westfield’s results are a reflection of the hard work and commitment of our girls and the application they demonstrate to their studies and their futures on…

November 21, 2019

Business & Economy

Tolent reach new heights with £4.5 million Whitburn development

Contractor Tolent celebrated a new milestone recently as their latest development — a three-storey independent living facility based in Whitburn, South Tyneside — reached its highest point. The contractor held a topping out ceremony earlier this week to mark the…

March 22, 2021

Business & Economy

Tees Valley business Francis Brown Ltd secures significant investment

Independent fabrication and engineering firm Francis Brown Ltd has secured major investment to help it join a major mining project. The Stockton-based firm received a six-figure sum from the £10million Tees Valley Catalyst Fund (TVCF), managed by FW Capital for the…

April 15, 2019

Business & Economy

Tolent starts work on two major Newcastle housing developments

Construction is underway on the final sites of a major housing project in Newcastle. The ambitious £20 million scheme, which is the most valuable contract ever awarded by Newcastle City Council, will deliver a range of housing options for older…

April 14, 2020

Business & Economy

Blu Sky Tax supports clients in navigating COVID-19

Blu Sky Tax, a chartered accountancy practice based in North Shields specialising in the tech and digital sector, has rolled up its sleeves to help clients and the wider community in these uncertain times In recent weeks, Blu Sky Tax…

March 1, 2023

Build & Sustainability

‘We must build skills awareness to boost construction sector’

I am very passionate about changing the image of the construction sector and increasing diversity.

August 20, 2020

Business & Economy

Northern Powergrid goes green with new eco-paint to improve air quality

The power network operator for the North East, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, Northern Powergrid, has become the first in the UK to adopt an innovative new eco-paint as standard. The announcement is the latest in the company’s commitment to deliver cost…