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April 28, 2020

Business & Economy

North East LEP bolsters Supply Chain North East to rise to PPE challenge

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has strengthened the North East Growth Hub’s Supply Chain North East programme to help regional businesses adapt operations to the ongoing UK-wide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) challenge. A flagship North East LEP business…

May 19, 2020

Business & Economy

New sports and rehabilitation facilities at University of Sunderland

Students who secure a place on the University of Sunderland’s sports and rehabilitation therapy programme will be able to access new multi-million pound facilities once the UK lockdown has come to an end. The university’s science complex has recently had…

January 24, 2017

Business & Economy

Teesside University unveils five-point economic growth plan

The University has unveiled its DigitalCity – Catalyst for Growth vision which sets out a five-point plan for the region to become recognised for “the superior digital capability of its businesses”. The new report from DigitalCity – a partnership between the…

May 29, 2019

Business & Economy

Finance Durham Fund bosses reveal ÂŁ3.4 million investment at two-year anniversary

Bosses overseeing a business growth fund have marked its two-year anniversary by revealing the venture has invested ÂŁ3.4 million since its launch. Officials say the Finance Durham Fund has backed ten businesses to support their growth ambitions and created and…

July 4, 2023

Promoted

Back in the game: Retaining parents in the workforce

People take career breaks for various reasons, from raising a family to caring for relatives. One of the most common is women going on maternity leave. Here, Ailsa Charlton, a solicitor in the dispute resolution team at leading…

April 2, 2024

Business & Economy

North East Local Enterprise Partnership: Success from engagement – how partnership has always underpinned work and outcomes 

The name of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has always told the story of its purpose. From the very beginning, our efforts have centred on cultivating knowledge and fostering connections. Our goal has been to orchestrate…

December 12, 2018

Business & Economy

Work starts on £5.5m redevelopment in the heart of Hexham

This is the fantastic central location new residents at St Cuthbert’s Close in Hexham will be able to enjoy when the ÂŁ5.5m development is complete next autumn. Landlord and developer Karbon Homes is working with main contractor Tolent on a…

December 11, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Work begins on ‘world-class’ Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy

A training base focused on nurturing the home builders of tomorrow has moved a step closer.