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May 2, 2019

Business & Economy

Persimmon hails ‘resilient’ housing sector as quality drive continues

A housebuilder says a renewed commitment to the quality of its properties, allied to a β€œresilient” new-home market, leaves it well placed to continue its progress in the sector. Persimmon says it has benefited from enduring consumer confidence, with high…

May 30, 2019

Business & Economy

Aycliffe Fabrications eyes further success on landmark project anniversary

A steel fabricator has vowed to continue investing in its people to secure further success as it marks the anniversary of a landmark project. Aycliffe Fabrications says its workforce will remain crucial to its future as it seeks to build…

May 22, 2019

Business & Economy

Newcastle Airport celebrates 10th anniversary of easyJet Malta service

Newcastle International Airport is celebrating its 10th anniversary of the easyJet service to Malta. Yesterday (TUES), the North East’s largest airport marked 10 years since the first easyJet service to Malta took to the skies. The easyJet crew posed for a…

June 21, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Thermon ‘shows faith’ in North East and UK with head office move

An international industrial process heating firm has opened a new UK head office in the North East.

August 18, 2016

Business & Economy

North East woman entrepreneur of the year award launched

The region’s female entrepreneurs and business leaders are being urged to enter the annual awards aimed at celebrating their achievements. The Annual North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (WIN) will bring together high-flying women from a variety of…

April 11, 2023

Build & Sustainability

First occupiers revealed following multi-million-pound office refurbishment

The first two lettings have been finalised at one of Newcastle’s most modern workspaces following the completion of a 12-month renovation.

February 17, 2020

Business & Economy

Revenues soar for subsea equipment manufacturer Express Engineering

Express Engineering, which specialises in subsea manufacturing, is planning to invest and recruit heavily in 2020 to meet growing demand in the oil and gas sector. After a strong financial year, the company is investing Β£3.5 million into a new…

November 11, 2018

Business & Economy

Newcastle adds London City Airport route with Flybe

The north east of England will gain a new double-daily direct air service to London City Airport from Newcastle with Flybe from Monday 7 January 2019. Eastern Airways, a franchise partner of Flybe, is to add a morning and evening…