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February 14, 2022

Arts & Culture

Music icon Sting backs County Durham’s UK City of Culture bid

North East music icon and multi-award-winning singer songwriter Sting is backing County Durham’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2025 to put a spotlight on unique culture of the region.

May 6, 2020

Business & Economy

World Cup winner bowled over by Fintegrate’s grand gesture

A leading financial services team has joined forces with a North East World Cup winner to raise the profile of community sport nationwide. Fintegrate Financial Solutions has pledged to back Tyneside service provider GiveToLocal’s innovative #InspiredToGive campaign. And England’s Ashington-born paceman…

November 23, 2021

Business & Economy

Bereavement tech start-up set to scale

A tech start-up that eases the administrative burden left with bereaved families has set its sights on rapid expansion, after receiving support from a team of North East innovation experts.

September 11, 2023

Business & Economy

Gender wellbeing risks challenge employers’ diversity, equity and inclusion progress

According to new research from Aon and Vitality, companies’ diversity, equity and inclusion practices risk being undermined by gender disparities. Here, Dr Jeanette Cook, Aon principal strategic consultant for health solutions in the UK, and Christine Wood, Aon…

March 5, 2020

Business & Economy

Work begins on £200 million business park at Teesside Airport

Work has started on a brand new £200 million business park on land near Teesside International Airport, which is set to deliver economic and employment benefits to the Tees Valley area. The project will see the development of 3.4 million…

December 17, 2019

Business & Economy

Plans unveiled for 4000-job Teesside International Airport business hub

More than 4000 jobs could be created at a new airport business hub, a regional regeneration boss has claimed. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has unveiled plans to expand operations at Teesside International Airport, which he says can be an…

July 25, 2022

Business & Economy

Teesside University reveals £35 million BIOS science and health learning hub

A university has unveiled £35 million development plans it says will deliver the science and medical advances of tomorrow.

October 17, 2019

Business & Economy

Applied Graphene Materials reiterates confidence in long-term prospects despite £4.83 million loss

A company working on a so-called wonder substance has revealed financial losses just days after announcing cost-cutting plans – but bosses say they remain confident of its long-term prospects. Applied Graphene Materials made a £4.83 million loss in the year…