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Newcastle University has been ranked 11th in the world for its impact on society and leadership in sustainability. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings published yesterday (April 22) show that Newcastle placed 11th out of 766 universities globally, improving on…

A fast-growing flooring retailer has unveiled plans to double its store estate and create more than 100 jobs. Flooring Superstore is targeting Greater London and the South East as it seeks to strengthen its market presence. Its growth blueprint comes after…

Hopes have been revived of a North East jobs windfall after a deal was agreed to salvage an electric vehicle battery company from administration.

A Norwegian steel maker could bring a £1 billion factory to Teesside.

Car maker Nissan has unveiled £13.2 billion plans to drive up electric vehicle development in moves pioneered by work at its Sunderland factory. The manufacturer is launching 23 new models, including 15 electric vehicles, in a move it says will…

After months of deliberation and consultation, Boris Johnson’s Government has confirmed the HS2 high-speed rail project will go ahead as planned. Question marks had been raised about the feasibility of the major infrastructure project after cost estimates spiralled far beyond…

Plans have been approved for a £9 million, 45-home estate in a former Wearside mining village. Sunderland City Council has backed Adderstone Living’s blueprint to deliver a development in Chilton Moor, Houghton-le-Spring. Described as an affordable housing scheme, bosses say it…

Plans have been unveiled to build a £62 million Teesside battery storage base. Energy Optimisation Solutions (EOS) hopes to create a site on the Teesworks development, near Redcar. Bosses say the venture would support more…