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September 28, 2020

Business & Economy

Energi Coast launches new offshore wind group to fuel innovation

An offshore wind sector organisation has launched a venture to support the industry’s long-term future. Energi Coast says its Innovation Group will help fuel major advancements across areas such as operations, maintenance and energy storage. Led by Simon Hogg, Ørsted professor…

March 28, 2017

Business & Economy

Pump specialist lifts prestigious industry trophy for the sixth time

The company came first in the coveted ‘Distributor of the Year’ category in the Pump Industry Awards 2017, held on March 23 and organised by the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA). Tomlinson Hall was the only North East England-headquartered company…

March 28, 2017

Business & Economy

Construction sector safety app will set new standards

Construction sector safety specialist Lucion Services is partnering with Northumbria University to develop an innovative new app to directly connect building plans and drawings with data from asbestos surveys and laboratory analysis information. The new NexGen app forms part of…

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…

February 13, 2018

Business & Economy

Godfrey Syrett raises thousands for local children’s charity

Godfrey Syrett has donated over £4,500 to local charity, Children North East, following funds raised from its annual Christmas raffle which were then matched by the company The North East-based furniture designer and manufacturer, welcomed representatives from Children North East…

March 17, 2017

Business & Economy

Demand soars for training opportunities at Watson Burton

Applications for the programme, which takes place in April, have risen by 53 per cent from last year’s levels. The unique scheme is designed to form a pathway to a graduate traineeship with Newcastle-headquartered Watson Burton providing opportunity for graduates…

April 17, 2019

Business & Economy

NEL partnering with ‘If we can you can’ challenge to help firms get investment ready

Regional fund management firm NEL Fund Managers is launching a new partnership with the If We Can You Can Challenge to help more North East businesses get themselves ‘investment ready’. The initiative will see the two partners holding a series…

May 4, 2023

Ideas & Observations

Behind the entrepreneur: Vera Powles, Mana Living

About the interviewee: I’m Vera, an Integrative Nutrition and Health Coach and Yoga Teacher with a background in Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine. After working in the healthcare industry for 9 years, I realised that our health goes way…