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November 9, 2020

Business & Economy

400-home development coming to Middlesbrough

A new development of 400 homes is being brought to Middlesbrough, with a contribution of more than £1.7 million also going to the local area. Woodcross Gate is the latest venture from Miller Homes and will see a range of…

February 21, 2022

Business & Economy

New homes to be built in County Durham

New family homes will be built in County Durham, thanks to a £1m investment by FW Capital, which manages the North East Property Fund (NEPF). Local developer Bell Blue will use the funding to build five new homes on the…

January 2, 2023

Promoted

The region’s largest industrial park just got bigger

County Durham’s commercial environment has expanded after work was completed on units at Newton Aycliffe’s Station Place. Here, Business Durham, the business support service of Durham County Council, highlights the economic and employment potential of the development.  

October 24, 2019

Business & Economy

Contract awarded for new Sunderland City Hall development

One of the UK’s largest construction companies has been awarded the contract to build Sunderland’s new £42 million City Hall after a bidding contest. Bowmer + Kirkland, whose North East regional office is located at the city’s Rainton Bridge Business…

July 10, 2019

Business & Economy

Record profit at Tyneside-founded housebuilder Barratt Developments

A housebuilder with roots on Tyneside says it is primed for further market success after decade-high sales helped deliver record profit. Barratt Developments expects annual pre-tax profit to be ahead of market expectations at around £910 million in the year…

August 18, 2020

Business & Economy

1600 jobs hope as Legal & General unveils £60 million Sunderland business park plan

Around 1600 North East jobs could be created at a new £60 million manufacturing hub, redevelopment bosses have claimed. Legal & General has agreed a deal with Sunderland City Council to transform Washington’s 25-hectare Hillthorn Park into a commercial base. The…

March 30, 2021

Business & Economy

Buchanan Estates teams up with WalkersXchange on Northumberland development

A developer has joined forces with a property agent to ramp up work on a new housing scheme. Buchanan Estates has appointed WalkersXchange Estate Agents to market its Southfields estate. The development, based in Acklington, Northumberland, will feature 16 homes, including…

September 18, 2019

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North East LEP appoints business expert to boost growth

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has added an experienced business expert to help boost the number of scaling businesses in the North East. Justin Souter, managing director at business improvement consultancy Souter Consulting, has been appointed as Growth…