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November 9, 2020

Arts & Culture

North East virtual Christmas market launched

A new virtual Christmas gift market has launched to support independent shops, hotels, attractions, cultural venues, creatives and restaurants in the North East. The market aims to offer people an alternative shopping experience during the lockdown period, as well as…

October 12, 2022

Technology

Innovation ideas welcomed to bolster NHS services

A hospital trust is leading the way for UK innovation - and bosses want to hear from staff to further make a difference to patients’ lives.

January 29, 2024

Business & Economy

November 1, 2019

Business & Economy

Subsea firm Supergrip (UK) Limited lands £1.7 million Caspian Sea deal

A subsea engineering firm is primed for record results after landing its largest-ever hardware contract. Supergrip (UK) Limited has secured a £1.7 million order with a global engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning company for a project under the Caspian Sea. Bosses…

March 29, 2021

Technology

Paytech scale-up announces three senior hires after hitting £5 billion reconciliation milestone

A North East fintech firm specialising in payment reconciliation and reporting has announced the appointment of three senior hires. Following a successful 12 months, Kani Payments has appointed Alina Ciocan as head of finance, Melissa Beckett as chief marketing officer…

April 27, 2020

Technology

Novel treatment developed at NETPark helping diabetic patients during lockdown 

A Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Hospital near London has found that treating the eyes of diabetic patients with the Noctura 400 eye mask – developed by North East-based PolyPhotonix – might stabilise or even…

April 6, 2020

Business & Economy

North East Automotive Alliance reiterates support for firms amid COVID-19 outbreak

An organisation supporting growth across the North East’s automotive sector has pledged to do everything in its power to help companies navigate the coronavirus pandemic. The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) says it is working with the Government and a…

July 31, 2020

Technology

New e-bike leasing scheme launches in the North East

A new e-bike initiative has launched to offer a safe and sustainable mode of transport for workers in the North East. After having provided support to NHS trusts and area police forces during the coronavirus lockdown, Ride Electric is bringing…