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October 6, 2021

Business & Economy

Plans approved for Envision AESC’s Wearside electric vehicle battery plant

Planners have approved a blueprint for a “game-changing” electric vehicle battery factory bosses say has the potential to create and support thousands of North East jobs. Envision AESC’s proposals to deliver a production base at the International Advanced Manufacturing Park…

July 16, 2024

Ideas & Observations

Time to close the House of Horrors for good

A new kind of performance Alas, we got so near. The lights were switched off, the tarpaulins were draped over idle sets and the doors bolted. Outside, beyond the car park, the Abominable Showman and his supporting cast…

May 28, 2024

Business & Economy

Prima Cheese expands into London

North East-based Prima Cheese has expanded into London to further develop opportunities for international trade. Prima, which operates from its headquarters in Seaham, County Durham, exports its products to more than 50 countries worldwide and specialises in the supply of…

July 18, 2021

Business & Economy

Newcastle College University Centre named as early provider of HTQs

Newcastle College University Centre has been named as one of the first providers of a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ).

November 2, 2021

Business & Economy

Vision for new £36 million Wearside eye hospital gains approval

Plans have been approved to create a “world-class” £36 million eye hospital. Sunderland City Council has backed a blueprint to replace Wearside’s existing eye infirmary with a new base. The hospital – which will sit as part of the ongoing Riverside…

April 25, 2024

Events

HR&D Awards – Meet the Partners: NPH Group

Sponsoring this year’s ‘Excellence in Health & Wellness’ category is NPH Group. As a leading occupational health and wellbeing provider, they are passionate about supporting the wellness of employees across the region. Here, North East Times speaks to…

February 1, 2021

Business & Economy

Funding and support on offer to North East SMEs through Energy Innovation Challenge

SMEs in the North East could receive up to £40,000 of funding to help develop new ways of using materials within the energy sector. The Energy Innovation Challenge, organised by the North East Energy Catalyst, invites businesses to put forward…