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October 29, 2020

Business & Economy

Warrens Group to turn pumpkins into fuel this Halloween

A Durham-based food waste expert will be using leftover pumpkins this Halloween to fuel its fleet of collection vehicles and heat people’s homes. The novel idea from Warrens Group comes as the environmental charity Hubbub predicts an estimated 12.8 million…

June 14, 2019

Business & Economy

Event attracts major manufacturers to showcase the future of the industry

Engineers and designers from some of the biggest names in global manufacturing have attended an event held by Cramlington-based metrology software specialists MSP to learn how to increase the efficiency of their manufacturing processes and maximise their…

November 2, 2022

Build & Sustainability

CENE Climate Emergency Group appoints chair

Constructing Excellence in the North East (CENE) has appointed Lee Francis, chief executive at RE:GEN Group, as chair of the CENE Climate Emergency Group. He will be supported by existing vice co-chairs Leanne Fletcher and James Prime. Established in March 2021…

February 4, 2020

Business & Economy

‘Icing on cake’ as Lufthansa’s Munich flights take off from Newcastle International Airport

A North East airport’s new German route will be a gateway to stronger international business connections and help catalyse tourism, senior officials have told North East Times. Newcastle International Airport has hailed Lufthansa’s new Munich flights as the “icing on…

February 4, 2019

Business & Economy

Dismay over Nissan announcement

Nissan’s announcement that it is not, after all, going to produce its new X-Trail SUV in Sunderland has been greeted with dismay writes Chris Dobson. Not only is this a back-track on its earlier announcement that it would bring the…

February 18, 2019

Business & Economy

Chief Executive of SIS comments on progress of NESIC

Next year the North East Social Investment Company (NESIC) will enter the fourth year of its mission to provide investment to organisations that are passionate about making a positive social impact in the Region. It has overseen the creation of…

February 12, 2020

Business & Economy

Bloom Procurement Services forging ahead with social value commitment

Bloom Procurement Services has become the first organisation of its kind to be awarded level two of the Social Value Certificate. The certificate is accredited by Social Value UK, the national network for social impact and value. The decision to award…

May 19, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Rising stars and organisations celebrated at G4C Awards

Generation for Change (G4C) North East, held its coveted G4C Awards, at the Hilton NewcastleGateshead on 28 April, supported by headline sponsor, Northern Counties Builders Federation. The event saw over 50 shortlisted nominees across various categories, celebrating outstanding examples of…