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August 28, 2024

Business & Economy

Newcastle Airport flying high after record cargo haul

Airport bosses are celebrating after cargo volumes took off to record levels. Newcastle Airport handled 3100 tonnes of cargo in the first half of 2024. Officials say the haul represents an 87 per cent increase on…

January 5, 2017

Business & Economy

1.5bn reasons to be cheerful

Sunderland Business Partnership has been collating the level of investment being ploughed into the city since last year, and with new projects like The Launch – the new promontory to be built on the Vaux site; the extension of…

July 16, 2024

Ideas & Observations

Out of Office: Jerry Hopkinson

Away from your role as PD Ports’ executive chair, you compete in Ironman triathlon events across Europe. Where did your passion for such a hobby begin? I was a very keen surfer and, at my age, it…

March 30, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Battery maker Britishvolt powers Cambois factory plans with Indonesian nickel deal

A company behind 8000-job vehicle battery factory plans has signed an international low-carbon supply deal.