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January 27, 2021

Technology

Collaboration supports healthcare sector with modular laboratory solution

A group of companies operating in the healthcare sector have combined their expertise to create a new, rapidly deployable laboratory and test facility solution for applications such as COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. Newcastle-based Modular Security Solutions has worked with Oldham-based…

May 22, 2019

Business & Economy

Durham City Incubator helps entrepreneurs take first steps in business

A business incubator is looking for another cohort of ambitious entrepreneurs after helping its first eight small businesses achieve national recognition and investment funding. Durham City Incubator, based at Salvus House, in Aykley Heads, offers intensive support for businesses that…

April 20, 2020

Technology

CPI joins national taskforce to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Experts from CPI will join the national drive to identify and produce effective vaccines for COVID-19. As part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, CPI will support efforts to manufacture and formulate novel mRNA vaccine candidates from its facilities in…

January 30, 2023

Business & Economy

Sir Nigel Wilson to retire as Legal & General boss

The North East-born boss of a global financial services group behind huge investments in his home region is stepping down.

November 4, 2021

Business & Economy

Demand for startup support up 60% during the pandemic

Transmit Startups has recently hit the milestone of 4000 startups supported since lockdown began in March 2020, showing that entrepreneurship continues to thrive despite pandemic challenges. Demand for its startup funding and mentoring services has increased by 60% compared to…

April 8, 2020

Business & Economy

County Durham firms add expertise to COVID-19 fight

A number of County Durham companies are playing a pivotal role in helping combat coronavirus. Four firms based on Sedgefield’s NETPark are working on innovative projects aimed at developing a vaccine to fight COVID-19, as well as increased personal protection…

June 21, 2019

Business & Economy

Chris Cant appointed chief executive officer

The Metnor Group has announced the promotion of Chris Cant to Group chief executive officer. He was, for the past four years, managing director of Metnor Construction, which has a strong national reach across the UK, with a particular focus…

December 11, 2019

Arts & Culture

Visualsoft helps retailers buck trend of declining retail sales

Stockton-based ecommerce and digital agency, Visualsoft, has seen a 50 per cent increase in client revenues, bucking the trend of declining retail sales and difficult market conditions. Visualsoft manages ecommerce and marketing for more than 1000 businesses and in the…