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January 26, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Newcastle College student shoots for the stars with space engineering project

A Newcastle College student is set for interstellar horizons after leading a NASA-backed space engineering project to victory.

February 5, 2020

Business & Economy

Tees Valley secures £60 million funding for transport and innovation

The Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority Cabinet have allocated £60 million worth of funding for schemes to improve transport links and bolster innovation across the region. Of that figure, £39.4 million has been ring fenced for transport projects, such…

June 12, 2020

Business & Economy

The Water Hub receives £120,000 funding boost to solve environmental challenges

Business support organisation, The Water Hub, has received funding of £120,000 to continue to back innovative solutions to local environmental challenges. The funding has come from the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and partners, including the Environment Agency, Durham…

November 26, 2019

Business & Economy

Sunderland 4th most at risk in England from coastal erosion

A new interactive map from price comparison site Confused.com claims that Sunderland is the 4th most at risk place in England for coastal erosion. The area most at risk is the suburb of Grangetown where there are 15,230 houses. It’s…

August 1, 2018

Business & Economy

Legal & General breaks ground at Newcastle Helix  

Legal & General has started construction of its flagship office building, The Lumen, at Newcastle Helix, as part of the initial £65 million it has invested in the site. This is the largest city centre office building, with private…

January 17, 2022

Ideas & Observations

RTC North inspires future trailblazers

The STEM team at RTC North are once again blazing a trail in delivering a fantastic Dragons’ Den-style challenge to engage, educate and inspire more than 1500 young people in the Tees Valley.

November 10, 2016

Business & Economy

Top ten ranking in Global 100 Language Service Providers

RWS Group employs over 750 with a reported turnover for the last financial year of £95.2 million. The ranking reflects the significant investment across all areas of the Group to meet what continues to be a growing demand for outsourced…

September 4, 2020

Business & Economy

Presca-led sustainable sportswear project receives £25,000 boost

A project aimed at creating the world’s first sustainable sportswear range has received £25,000 funding to boost its progress. A scheme led by Middlesbrough-based Presca has been backed by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority’s Collaborative Networks Programme. Bosses say…