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A graduate from the University of Sunderland is helping in the effort to eradicate polio in some of the most deprived parts of the world. Now working for the World Health Organisation (WHO), Wondu Gebresilasie, completed his MSc in Public…

A major funding bid that could unlock up to £40m investment to transform Blyth town centre has been submitted to Government. Blyth is one of 50 towns shortlisted to benefit from the Government’s £1 billion Future High Streets Fund (FHSF),…

The Manufacturing and Engineering Taskforce (MET) was formed by Durham County Council and Business Durham to maximise opportunities for the county’s economy and capitalise on inward investment successes, such as Hitachi Rail Europe opening its £82m train building facility. The…

NE1 has organised a visit from the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce (ABCC), which represents businesses in a number of Arab states. Led by ABCC Secretary General and Chief Executive Dr Afnan Al Shuaiby, and ABBC Director of Trade Service…

A family-owned horse feed supplier is looking to strengthen its market position after securing financial support to bolster manufacturing operations. Equibalancer is using a £15,000 investment to help convert a stable block into a new production base and buy new…

North East media agency, Route, is expanding its team and entering new territories after attracting new clients to the business. Based at the creative community hub, Generator Studios, Route has won a series of national client accounts in the built…

Newcastle University Business School has created three new degree programmes to reflect the changing nature of work and help develop responsible leaders. The Masters degrees will combine learning with work-based practice and face-to-face workshops with online learning. The three programmes will…

Once famous for coal, the port is now a leading offshore energy base in the North East and has this week opened the doors to a £2m training centre designed to prepare the UK port services, offshore and renewable…