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May 1, 2019

Business & Economy

Industry awards are the perfect tonic for Fentimans

A botanically-brewed soft drinks and mixer company is celebrating after picking up industry awards for its products. Hexham-based Fentimans secured the top two spots at the prestigious Class Bartender Brand Awards for its Valencian Orange Tonic Water and new Oriental…

December 9, 2021

Business & Economy

Newton Aycliffe’s Hitachi Rail secures work on Β£2 billion HS2 contract

A North East trainbuilder will help make β€œEurope’s fastest” rolling stock after securing a Β£2 billion joint venture deal. Hitachi Rail will assemble and fit out more than 50 all-electric HS2 trains from its factory in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. The…

May 28, 2019

Technology

North East HR tech provider wins Conscious Employer award

HR technology providers Hive, one of the region’s fastest-growing businesses, has been recognised for its strategic approach to employee retention, engagement and wellbeing. Newcastle based Hive has been named Organisation of the Year at the UK’s Conscious Employer Awards. The…

January 20, 2020

Feature

Up to 250 jobs at risk as train builder Hitachi Rail reveals restructure

Up to 250 jobs are at risk in a North East trainbuilder restructure. Hitachi Rail says it is moving to a new β€œcore workforce model” at its factory in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, following the completion of a large contract. Responding…

January 27, 2023

Business & Economy

The Storage Place creates jobs with warehouse expansion

A parcel storage and delivery firm says it has created more than 20 jobs in a warehouse expansion.

July 24, 2020

Uncategorised

UK business activity springs back into life in July

UK private sector output has grown at its fastest pace in five years according to the latest survey of purchasing managers from IHS Markit. The Flash UK Composite Index rose from 47.7 in June to 57.1 in July in a…

March 27, 2019

Uncategorised

Retail sales fall amidst Brexit uncertainty and low consumer confidence, says CBI

Retail sales volumes fell in the year to March, compounding a subdued start to 2019, according to the latest monthly CBI Distributive Trades Survey. The survey of 105 firms, of which 50 were retailers, showed retail sales volumes fell sharply…

February 27, 2024

Arts & Culture

Going for green: Q&A with Middleton Lodge Estate owner, James Allison

After securing the prestigious Michelin Green Star earlier this month at the Michelin Awards for Great Britain and Ireland 2024, Middleton Lodge Estate is undoubtedly a leader in sustainability and culinary excellence. From its roots in historical restoration…