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October 14, 2020

Business & Economy

WBD advises on Matfen Hall hotel sale to Walwick Estate Group

Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised the Blackett family, shareholders of the iconic Matfen Hall Hotel, on the sale of the company to hospitality business Walwick Estate Group. Based in Northumberland, Matfen Hall is a luxury hotel and…

March 26, 2024

Business & Economy

Sedgefield’s Kromek Group ‘on growth trail’ with US security deal

A technology firm helping security forces combat terror plots is tipping “a year of further growth” after securing a contract worth more than £1.5 million. Kromek Group is sending parts to a US customer for use…

September 23, 2024

Ideas & Observations

Talking poing: Bridging the skills gap

Tackling tomorrow’s challenges with confidence and capability Tania Cooper, Chair – North East STEM Foundation and Managing director – Steel Benders UK With the dawn of a…

September 17, 2020

Business & Economy

North East women entrepreneurs back ‘Brilliant Breakfast’

A group of North East female entrepreneurs are coming together to help change the lives of young women in the UK who are the hardest hit group in the COVID-19 pandemic. The Brilliant Breakfast is a new initiative from The…

January 31, 2019

Business & Economy

High-performance relaunched  

A programme designed to help the region’s ambitious small business leaders boost their productivity and growth has been relaunched The new programme will build on the success of RTC’s previous High-Performance programme and will assist 15 of the region’s business…

August 22, 2018

Business & Economy

Green credentials with investment in new plug in electric hybrid car fleet

Park Electrical Distributors has demonstrated its commitment to the environment by investing in a second fleet of electric plug-in hybrid Mercedes-Benz whilst reducing costs to the business. Established in 1990 by managing director, Barry Wilkinson, Park has a £25 million…

October 8, 2018

Business & Economy

Developer reveals striking new images and details of £100m plan to build Europe’s tallest observation wheel on Newcastle Quayside

DeveloperWorld Wheel Company, which is planning to build Europe’s tallest observation wheel on Newcastle Quayside, has revealed striking new images and further details of the proposed project. Standing nearly 460 ft (140 m) high, the giant observation wheel – dubbed…

June 30, 2020

Uncategorised

North East business confidence slides in June but remains above national average

Business confidence fell three points in the North East during June to -23 per cent but remained above the UK average of -30 per cent. The latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer shows companies in the North East reporting lower confidence…