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April 24, 2018

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Mercia awarded £27m North East Venture Fund

Mercia Fund Managers is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the £27.0million Venture Fund to support businesses across the North East region as part of the £120.0million North East Fund, supported by The European Regional Development Fund. This…

November 18, 2020

Business & Economy

Norwegian energy start up secures Vitol backing ahead of Sunderland plant

A waste tyre recycling plant currently under construction in the North East has secured the backing of a global energy giant. Wastefront is a Norwegian state-backed energy start up that recycles locally-sourced end-of-life tyres (ELTs) and converts them into useful…

May 12, 2023

Business & Economy

Opinion: Getting Leamside on track is key to region’s growth goals

With a campaign to revive the 21-mile Leamside Line gathering steam, hopes are high of a wider regional rail renaissance. Here, Steven Hugill looks at the economic potential of the cross-County Durham and Gateshead route’s second coming…

June 14, 2019

Business & Economy

High tenant satisfaction for Bernicia housing association

North East housing association, Bernicia, is celebrating after a recent survey found that nine out of ten tenants were satisfied with their services. Commissioned by BMG Research, the survey was sent to 7000 tenants to identify their views on a…

November 12, 2023

Business & Economy

Setting the Styled standard for hospitality

When the call came to transform the hospitality spaces at Middlesbrough Football Club, Styled Interior Design rose to the challenge. And the results are top of the league! 

March 24, 2021

Business & Economy

Applied Graphene Materials reports loss but remains well financed after £5.5 million investment

A North East company at the forefront of the production of graphene nanoplatelet dispersions has announced its interim results. Applied Graphene Materials (AGM) has secured its cash runway well into 2023 after fundraising £5.5 million in February this year. The company’s…

October 4, 2023

Business & Economy

Perspective Financial Group makes growth pledge after takeovers

A financial planning and wealth management firm says it will “continue to grow at scale and pace” after sealing two takeovers.

September 4, 2018

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North East Fund Limited appoints new external engagement officer

A Newcastle-based funding provider has created a new position within its business team. The North East Fund Limited, which is overseeing the delivery of the £120 million North East Fund across the region over the next five years, has expanded…