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July 6, 2020

Arts & Culture

Northumberland drinks company heads to the French Riveira

A Northumberland-based drinks company has found a new home in a new art gallery in Monaco. The Artisan Drinks Company, known for its distinctive branding, has a range of seven mixers made with 100 per cent natural ingredients. Flavours include violet…

July 7, 2020

Arts & Culture

New partnership launched to encourage active living in North East communities

A new organisation has been launched bringing business, local government, the health sector, education providers and the justice system together to develop more active communities across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. The charity, which will be known as Rise, has…

June 15, 2017

Business & Economy

Global manufacturer Comau invests further in the North East

Comau UK, which has its UK headquarters in Rugby, has invested over £200,000 and taken a ten year lease on a 15,000 sq ft plant at Follingsby Park, which will be the primary manufacturing base for the UK plant…

November 26, 2020

Business & Economy

Electric vehicle charging company Elmtronics to bolster workforce after £1.5 million backing

A County Durham electric vehicle charging company says it will almost double its workforce after securing a £1.5 million investment. Elmtronics aims to create 19 new posts in the coming months and bolster its software amid work to accelerate the…

May 22, 2018

Arts & Culture

Plans revealed to build Europe’s tallest observation wheel on Newcastle Quayside and create 550 jobs with £100m investment

Developers have announced plans to build Europe’s tallest observation wheel on Newcastle Quayside in a project that would see more than £100m invested in the city and up to 550 jobs created. Standing 140 metres high, the observation wheel –…

July 27, 2021

Business & Economy

Commercial property consultancy caters for growth

A North East firm of commercial property consultants has created a raft of new jobs as part of expansion plans to accommodate growth and demand for its services.

July 10, 2020

Business & Economy

New fire safety company launches at the North East BIC

A new fire safety and training company has launched with the aim of becoming an industry leader. Will Fatherley set up ProFire Safety & Training using experience gained from a previous company, which specialised in the field. Keen to retain the…

April 8, 2020

Arts & Culture

Footy.com secures £1.625 million investment ahead of global growth

A UK price comparison website for football merchandise and sportswear has secured a £1.625 million round of investment that will allow the company to roll out its expansion strategy and global growth plans. Durham-based Footy.com will use the funding injection…