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April 14, 2020

Business & Economy

More than £13 million grants given to Middlesbrough businesses

Middlesbrough Council has awarded £13.2 million in business grants to more than 1150 local businesses amid the coronavirus outbreak. It comes as Mayor Andy Preston (pictured) revealed Middlesbrough Council took a decision to start awarding grants before Government money was…

October 4, 2021

Business & Economy

More students than ever choosing green energy courses

Newcastle College is continuing to drive the green agenda from the heart of the North East with more than 175 students enrolling on its renewable energy courses since 2018.

September 14, 2017

Business & Economy

Nissan gets on board with culture bid

Automotive giant Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd is helping to drive the city’s Culture Bid, after getting behind Sunderland, as the competition reaches a pivotal stage. The manufacturing powerhouse, has thrown its weight behind the bid as the Sunderland 2021…

February 4, 2019

Business & Economy

Ward Hadaway advises on 50 academy conversions

Leading commercial law firm Ward Hadaway has advised 50 schools across the country on their changes in status over the past 12 months The transactions, which include schools that have converted to become academies, and existing academies that were transferred…

November 10, 2023

Business & Economy

Lycetts focused on maintaining the momentum

Having switched headquarters from Newcastle’s Milburn House to the city’s new Bank House development over the summer,  independent financial adviser Lycetts is matching the momentum of its move with fresh impetus across its financial services division. Here, Steven Hugill speaks to Chris Booth, the firm’s head of financial services, to find out more.

October 26, 2021

Business & Economy

IAMP reaches major milestone

A North East manufacturing park dubbed ‘nationally significant’ by the UK Government has reached a major milestone. All of the developable land brought to market through the first phase of the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP One) has now been…

May 17, 2021

Business & Economy

Work starts on final site to create 199 affordable homes in Newcastle

Tolent has started work on the last of eight sites for Newcastle City Council that will see 199 new affordable homes built across the city. Somerset Place started on site last month to create 15 bungalows and 14 Tyneside flats,…

July 14, 2021

Business & Economy

Showcase North East event spells out success

Showcase North East which took place last week saw 600 attendees, 800 conversations taking place and over 160 exhibitors, showcasing all the opportunities available to businesses from regional, nation wide and international. The day began with a welcome from Paul…