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March 7, 2017

Business & Economy

Industry body seeks new leader following CEO retirement announcement

Dr. Higgins has spearheaded the North-East Process Industry Cluster since its inception in 2003, following the merger of the Wilton-based Teesside Chemical Initiative and the then recently formed Pharmaceutical & Speciality Cluster. Thirteen years on and, through the delivery of…

May 12, 2023

Uncategorised

Making the multinational local

Preparing for the future in business can mean making big decisions and key investments, all of which balance risk and reward. Providing a wealth of expertise is global professional services firm Aon, which, from its two North East…

February 4, 2019

Business & Economy

Tea-sy does it for growing garden centre

A popular garden centre in Sunderland is set to grow further after a successful financial year. Bishopwearmouth Co-operative, which is based on Chester Road, and provides employment opportunities for adults with disabilities, has struck a deal with Sunderland City Council…

June 25, 2022

Business & Economy

Interview: Jon Chadwick, founder of Durham Distillery

The new Durham Distillery, buried beneath Durham High Street and stretching across the city to the riverside, has been five years in the planning, and has been an extraordinary challenge for Jon Chadwick and his team. Colin Young visits the site to see how the final stages are coming together

October 24, 2022

Business & Economy

Charity event raises over £50,000 for disadvantaged North East children

A charity supporting disadvantaged children escaping domestic abuse in the North East has received a huge boost thanks to a fundraising event held at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on October 20 Over £50,000 was raised for KidsOut – a volunteer-led…

June 17, 2019

Business & Economy

North East rail network in focus at conference

The North East’s rail network will come under the microscope during an event focused upon the future of the sector. A number of public transport specialists will meet at Darlington’s Dolphin Centre for the Rebirth of the Railway conference. Organised by…

March 2, 2023

Build & Sustainability

George F. White continues impressive growth with new office launch

Specialist property consultancy George F. White is on a growth trajectory. This week, the Northern firm has opened the doors to a new office in the centre of Durham – its third new office launch in the last six…