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February 23, 2023

Build & Sustainability

The Apartment Group promises jobs in Β£2 million Croft Hotel revamp

A leisure firm has pledged to create around 30 jobs in a Β£2 million hotel upgrade.

December 11, 2020

Business & Economy

Britishvolt reveals plans for 3000-job Blyth automotive battery ‘gigaplant’

Around 8000 jobs could be created and supported in a Β£2.6 billion blueprint to create a huge automotive battery manufacturing factory in the region. Britishvolt plans to build a β€œgigaplant” on the former site of the Blyth Power Station, in…

January 21, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Britishvolt secures Government cash backing to drive forward 3000-job Blyth battery factory plans

A firm behind plans for an 3000-job vehicle battery making factory says its has unlocked Β£1.7 billion private funding to drive its development forward after receiving Government cash support. Britishvolt has secured backing from Downing Street’s Automotive Transformation Fund. And bosses…

February 27, 2024

Build & Sustainability

July 18, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Willis plans ‘first of kind’ North East sustainable aviation fuel base

Plans have been unveiled to create a green aviation fuel base.

March 16, 2021

Business & Economy

Newcastle City Council reveals Β£50 million transformation plan

A council has unveiled Β£50 million city centre revamp plans. Newcastle City Council has launched a blueprint that includes new open spaces, traffic-free streets, a more diverse range of shops and family attractions. Known as the City Centre Transformation Programme (CCTP),…

July 19, 2023

Business & Economy

Agilico reveals Team Valley office recruitment drive

A technology firm says it will create jobs in an office revamp.

January 7, 2024

Ideas & Observations

Guest contributor: Chris McDonald, strategy consultant

Steeled for a historic renaissance Words by Chris McDonald Strategy consultant and former chief executive at the Materials Processing Institute With steelmaking set to be revived on Teesside following a near decade-long hiatus, Chris McDonald, former chief executive of the Materials Processing…