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July 19, 2018

Business & Economy

Work resumes at Vaux

Work on Sunderland’s iconic Vaux site has restarted, with construction partner Tolent awarded the contract to complete the first building. Sunderland City Council’s development partners Siglion – which is responsible for the development of the whole Vaux site as well…

February 10, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Leading law firm announces Charity of the Year

Tees Valley’s largest law firm has announced it will be supporting TeamLuke, a registered charity set up as a legacy to Luke Bell, an inspirational eight year old boy who lost his battle with neuroblastoma in 2018 after fighting the disease for 21 months.

July 11, 2019

Business & Economy

SES Engineering Services appointed to major Northumberland school project

An engineering firm has announced a lucrative contract success that will see it support the development of a new multi-million-pound joint schools and leisure centre for Northumberland County Council. SES Engineering Services has been appointed by Kier Regional Building, the…

July 4, 2023

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Creating a skills environment fit for the next generation

Marrying skills provision with evolving workplace demands has long been a problematic union for business. But dynamic transformation is afoot, thanks to North East Institute of Technology. Here, Steven Hugill speaks to Sharon Grant, the skills provider’s director;…

January 8, 2024

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Steering a course to success

Founded more than 60 years ago to provide tailored support for the North East business community, independently-operated insurance broker Lycetts has evolved to ensure that farm and estate operators are comprehensively protected against industry fluctuation. Here, Steven Hugill speaks…

September 3, 2021

Ideas & Observations

Hybrid working: Is home working here to stay?

Right throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the structure of our working lives in the ‘new normal’ has been a hot topic. Here, Greg Rosenvinge explores

September 12, 2019

Business & Economy

Alexander Technologies Europe Ltd looks to expand after management buyout

A County Durham battery maker says it is moving into a new plant and creating jobs following a management buyout. Alexander Technologies Europe Ltd (ATEL) has been acquired by its incumbent management team in a transaction part-funded under a £9.2…

March 19, 2019

Business & Economy

Think tank calls for prompt improvements to the North’s transport

The Chancellor must use his upcoming Spending Review to enable the North to develop smaller, short-term improvements for the North’s transport users – alongside the big-ticket items – says IPPR North. Sub-national transport body Transport for the North is currently…