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February 11, 2019

Arts & Culture

Childrenswear retailer unveils plans for growth

A global high-end childrenswear retailer has invested £500,000 in a Sunderland city centre store. Designer Childrenswear – founded 30 years ago by husband and wife duo Brenda and Kevin Coade – has grown rapidly in recent years and is now…

April 6, 2020

Business & Economy

New UK car sales down 44.4 per cent in March

New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals that car sales were down 44.4 per cent year-on-year in the month of March. March is normally an important month for the automotive sector, with the issuance of…

April 25, 2024

Events

HR&D Awards – Meet the Partners: NPH Group

Sponsoring this year’s ‘Excellence in Health & Wellness’ category is NPH Group. As a leading occupational health and wellbeing provider, they are passionate about supporting the wellness of employees across the region. Here, North East Times speaks to…

December 13, 2021

Business & Economy

Two key appointments at leading college group

Two senior female leaders have stepped into key Governance roles at a North East educational partnership. Practicing professionals Julia Fox and Lyndsey O’Leary have been appointed as Chair of Finance, Resources and Projects and Chair of Audit Committee at Education…

July 9, 2019

Business & Economy

Hitachi Rail hits milestone as Transpennine Express receives first rolling stock

A North East train builder has hit another production milestone after an operator received its first rolling stock. Hitachi Rail says TransPennine Express (TPE) has officially welcomed its first Nova 1 train. The rolling stock, made at Hitachi’s £82 million factory…

July 23, 2020

Business & Economy

Staycations driving £20m regional leisure developments according to planning specialist

A farm experience centre and lodge park in County Durham are among proposed new developments driving a ‘buoyant’ regional leisure sector, according to a North East planning firm. Hedley Planning Services, which has offices in Hexham and Wynyard, has been instructed…

November 29, 2017

Business & Economy

Partnership with South Tyneside Council to create a digital club

Fast-emerging Howell Technology Group (HTG), based in South Shields, has put its full support behind the launch of a digital club to inspire South Tyneside’s business and tech communities to work together The club, established by South Tyneside Council at…

July 22, 2022

Promoted

Civil engineering contractor positioned for growth following senior appointments

Esh Construction is driving on with growth plans after welcoming staff to nine director and senior-level roles. North of England contractor Esh Construction is building on the success of continued growth within its civil engineering division by announcing nine director and…