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June 25, 2020

Technology

Mixed reality specialists develop software to detect COVID-19 on surfaces

Newcastle-based mixed reality specialists, Luminous Group, has launched an extension to its environmental monitoring software, traXR, to support food producers in the detection and tracking of COVID-19 on surfaces in order to protect against contamination. Initially launched in 2019 the…

June 24, 2019

Business & Economy

Tees Valley mayor leads delegation to Multimodal logistics event

Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen has led a delegation of local businesses at a major logistics event in Birmingham. He was joined by the likes of PD Ports, AV Dawson, LV Shipping and Air Liquide in an effort to highlight…

August 5, 2020

Business & Economy

UK automotive sector boosted by strong rebound in new car sales

UK car sales rebounded strongly in July, with new registrations up 11.3 per cent year-on-year in a welcome reprieve for the embattled automotive sector. New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that there were 174,887…

March 18, 2021

Business & Economy

BP launches plans to create ‘UK’s biggest ‘blue’ hydrogen project’ on Tees Valley

Plans have been unveiled to create the β€œUK’s largest β€˜blue’ hydrogen production facility” in the Tees Valley. BP has launched proposals to build H2 Teesside. Bosses say the venture – which could start production in 2027 – will help the UK’s…

May 11, 2020

Business & Economy

Tees Valley entrepreneur steps up with soap giveaway

Tees Valley entrepreneur, Kassi Emadi, has given away more than 15,000 free bars of soap to those in need during the COVID-19 crisis. Kassi’s business, nuddy, normally supplies products to high street retailers such as Topshop and Urban Outfitters but…

April 4, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Why it’s time to embrace personal branding

Lisa Eaton, managing director of Unwritten and Fabric, shares her thoughts on personal branding, and how it can have a positive impact on your business

August 7, 2019

Business & Economy

Funding boost helps Swalwell’s JMF Group Ltd save energy

A print and design firm has become the first company to receive a grant from The Business Energy Saving Team to help cut fuel bills. JMF Group Ltd was awarded Β£7765 to buy and install new equipment to make energy…

July 15, 2020

Technology

Fuse is lit for virtual Dynamites Awards 2020

This year’s Dynamites – Dynamo North East’s regional tech awards – will go-ahead as a virtual event. The awards, organised by the North East tech network and now in their seventh year, shine a spotlight on successful regional tech companies,…