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A new report has found that the North East has reduced its skills gap over the last year, but still has one of the worst shortages in the UK. The Open University’s business barometer found that almost two-thirds (65 per…

A global online retailer says it will create more than 1000 North East jobs after confirming plans for a base in the region. Amazon is opening a depot – known as a fulfilment centre – in Darlington to pick, pack…

The UK lockdown has been eased today (May 13) to allow for unlimited exercise and to encourage those who cannot work from home to go back to work. After more than seven weeks of staying at home, people in England…

More than 60,000 tonnes of earth, rock and concrete have been excavated to make way for a new dual carriageway in Sunderland, as the council kicks off the third phase of the Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor (SSTC). The new road,…

North East public relations firm Bradley O’Mahoney is celebrating 20 years in association with the Tyne tunnels between Howdon and Jarrow. The company has provided communications advice and support since 1999, particularly around the construction of the New Tyne Crossing. In…

Regeneration and housing specialist, Galliford Try Partnerships North, has secured seven new projects that will deliver 950 new homes across the North East. With a gross development value (GDV) of £162.35 million, the initiatives include properties for open market sale,…

South Lakeland District Council partnered with Bloom Procurement Services, to deliver an exclusive supplier engagement event at Kendal Town Hall. The aim was to assist suppliers to increase their chances of winning contracts from the local authority and wider public…

A programme that has already nurtured the bright ideas of 200 regional businesses is to be extended by the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC). Since its launch in 2011, the Innovation Programme has provided advice and funding worth…