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October 21, 2019

Business & Economy

Tolent delivers first modular housing project in Newton Aycliffe

Gateshead-based contractor Tolent has delivered their first modular housing project in Newton Aycliffe. In the space of a day, two modular homes were delivered and assembled on site before a group of local residents, who had gathered to watch the…

November 28, 2016

Business & Economy

Lindisfarne Festival founder wins Siemens Special Recognition Award

This year’s headline sponsor Siemens announced Conleth Maenpaa, founder of Lindisfarne Festival, as their Special Recognition Award winner for 2016. Founded back in 2014, Lindisfarne Festival which is now about to launch again for its third year, was the brain child…

January 19, 2021

Business & Economy

Gateshead tech firm supports T Levels and invests in future workforce

A North East creative tech start-up is driving its expansion and investing in the region’s future workforce, thanks to a partnership with Gateshead College. INFINITY 27, which is based in Gateshead’s PROTO emerging technology centre, is creating placements and future…

November 15, 2018

Business & Economy

Norton Rose Fulbright expansion   

Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF), the international law firm with more than 4000 lawyers based in 33 countries across the globe, has taken further space in Northumberland Estates’ Quayside House, Newcastle. Over a year ago NRF decided on Newcastle as a…

November 18, 2021

Business & Economy

Jack named North East Generation for Change Future Leader

Business development manager, Jack Brayford, has been crowned North East Generation for Change (G4C) Future Leader. His employer, Kier is celebrating Jack’s success as one of the company’s rising stars, after he won the accolade at the G4C awards, held…

June 18, 2020

Business & Economy

Offshore wind sector has potential to support creation of thousands of jobs

A research study commissioned by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) into the opportunities the offshore wind sector presents for economic growth and employment in the North East, has found that there is potential for significant…

July 14, 2023

Business & Economy

Armah Switchgear on growth trail after Washington factory move

A power systems firm has its sights on a staff surge after shifting to new premises.