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July 20, 2021

Business & Economy

North East adults encouraged to return to the classroom

The College has reported an increase in applications from adult students over the past year, including an 11 per cent increase for full-time courses from adults aged 19 and over*. The College is reporting this uptake during Adult Learner…

June 8, 2021

Business & Economy

New platform launches to help businesses connect

North East entrepreneur, Jeni Smith, has launched a new networking software platform, NetKno, to help connect the region’s business community. After working in the networking industry for fifteen years across the UK, Jeni decided to launch a new type of networking agency in April 2020.

February 15, 2022

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Newcastle University born business ‘Atelerix’ secures hefty £425,574 investment

A business at the forefront of cell preservation with aims to revolutionise the way we store, and transport cells and tissues has raised £425,574 in investment.   

October 31, 2019

Business & Economy

Rosh Engineering expands to fuel growth into renewable industry

With recent growth in the side of the business which serves large scale solar generation, Rosh Engineering has expanded into an adjoining factory in Gateshead to increase its shop floor capacity. Combined with the Blaydon factory, the company will now…

April 29, 2021

Business & Economy

Hyperdrive Innovation recognised with Queen’s Award for Enterprise

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…

November 11, 2018

Business & Economy

Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickups relieve the pressure for inter-site mobility

Directors at Underpressure Pipeline Solutions need to move quickly and efficiently between job sites which are often on rough terrain and can be located anywhere in the country. In the Mercedes-Benz X-Class they’ve found a vehicle that not only offers…

February 4, 2022

Business & Economy

Succorfish sails away with Norwegian Government accreditation

A North East technology business is sailing into Scandinavian waters after winning Norwegian Government approval for its maritime tracking device.

February 25, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Healthcare founder Ross to climb high in £50,000 charity quest

The co-founder of a North East-based men’s healthcare and wellbeing business is to take on one of the biggest challenges of his life for charity.