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February 1, 2023

Build & Sustainability

University of Sunderland plans ‘game-changing’ £250 million campus transformation

A university has unveiled “game-changing” £250 million redevelopment plans.

May 11, 2020

Business & Economy

‘Questions still need answering’ over Government COVID-19 plan, warn business groups

Companies need clear guidance and “practical questions answered” to help the UK begin emerging from its coronavirus lockdown, business groups have warned. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have called on the Government to…

March 17, 2021

Business & Economy

Britishvolt aims to connect with North East suppliers at online event

A supply chain event will take place later this month as manufacturing bosses ramp up plans for a £2.6 billion North East automotive battery factory. Britishvolt wants to engage with potential partners in the region on its blueprint to create…

July 28, 2020

Business & Economy

Baker Greggs expands digital services to boost COVID-19 trade rebound

A baker that began life selling eggs and yeast to families on Tyneside’s streets plans to launch a nationwide digital expansion to stimulate its fortunes in the COVID-19 landscape. Greggs aims to roll out its existing click-and-collect and delivery services…

October 26, 2020

Business & Economy

Net Zero Teesside signs deal for North Sea carbon storage

Bosses behind a major Teesside carbon capture and storage project have signed a new deal they say will help support more than 5000 jobs. Net Zero Teesside is working with Zero Carbon Humber in a partnership focused on developing offshore…

October 15, 2021

Business & Economy

Coatings firm to create 20-job factory after new PD Ports lease

A protective coatings firm has revealed plans to create 20 jobs in a £1.5 million factory expansion. Diffusion Alloys is building an 8000sq ft warehouse at Teesport Commerce Park, in Middlesbrough. Bosses say the site will include “a coating facility and…

April 25, 2022

Business & Economy

Shower parts maker Roman splashes out on growth plan following £1.5 million support

A County Durham shower parts maker has pledged to bolster production after securing £1.5 million investment.

April 15, 2024

Business & Economy

Fresh jobs hope as Blackstone agrees data centre deal for former Britishvolt site

A failed automotive battery-making site is poised to be transformed into a £10 billion data centre. Blackstone Group has agreed a deal to buy Britishvolt’s former base in Cambois, Northumberland. Bosses say the 235-acre plot,…