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A tech-savvy Teesside tutor has launched a micro robotics kit that is set to transform STEM learning. Dr Anwar Bashir, computing tutor at Middlesbrough College, has been developing the hardware for the past five years in a bid to inspire…

A Sunderland-based lithium-ion battery pack manufacturer has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its innovation and rapid growth. Hyperdrive Innovation, which in 2019 opened the largest independent battery manufacturing facility in the UK, is celebrating after…

Is this Newcastle’s most Instagrammable address? At least, this is the question being asked about the city’s latest apartment development where there’s certainly #nofilter needed. Snap happy residents can settle into life at The Forge in Newcastle, with its slick and…

A new initiative designed to support independent Tyneside businesses during lockdown has been launched. Tyne Collective allows customers of North East retailers, bars, breweries, restaurants, hair and beauty salons, to support their favourite businesses through the lockdown period by buying…

Five years ago, make-up artist Kim Cattin was working on a photoshoot for an international fashion magazine but was struggling to create a new look - brushed up, fluffy, natural eyebrows - which was different to the favoured Instagram trend of the time. Kim talks to Colin Young about the journey of West Barn Co so far

About the interviewee: Northumbria University graduate Annabelle Hill (pictured centre) has launched a range of marine-based skincare products, utilising sea extracts to improve the skin and boost self-confidence. Inspired by her hometown of Whitley Bay, and her experience with…

Despite the unsettling times, the college is continuing with growth plans to accommodate for an all-time high student enrolment for September, and is creating 50 jobs in Teesside. The positions available include teaching roles, business support, apprentices and hourly paid…

A programme designed to help the region’s ambitious small business leaders boost their productivity and growth has been relaunched The new programme will build on the success of RTC’s previous High-Performance programme and will assist 15 of the region’s business…