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October 12, 2018

Business & Economy

Engineering a bright future at body engineering

Specialist engineers who have been keeping the British Armed Forces moving for decades have welcomed a fifth generation to their ranks. Darlington College apprentice Will Body joins the staff of Body Engineering, continuing a family tradition started by his great…

October 18, 2019

Business & Economy

Newcastle private client lawyer welcomes governments u-turn on probate fees hike

Rebecca Harbron Gray, a partner and Head of Wills, Trusts and Estates at Newcastle-based Gordon Brown Law Firm LLP (GBLF) has welcomed the Government announcement by the Ministry of Justice that plans to increase probate fees have been scrapped. The…

July 18, 2022

Business & Economy

200-job boost as aviation firm Willis confirms £25 million Teesside International Airport plans

An aviation firm is pressing ahead with £25 million plans it says could create 200 jobs.

April 2, 2020

Business & Economy

More than £43 million paid to County Durham businesses

Business owners across County Durham have spoken of their relief at the quick processing of support grants by Durham County Council. The grants were launched late last week to help businesses through the Coronavirus pandemic and council staff have since…

September 14, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Guest contributor: Jamie Driscoll

With the North of Tyne Combined Authority’s flagship Good Work Pledge having recently secured its 65th company, Mayor Jamie Driscoll highlights the benefits of the scheme and why, as the cost of living crisis bites harder, more organisations should…

August 11, 2020

Business & Economy

Record year for Bastion Security Products

North East-based Bastion Security Products has announced record results, with a 75 per cent increase in turnover and a 45 per cent increase in operating profits. Bastion is a UK Government and Ministry of Defence (MoD) supplier of modular physical…

May 13, 2021

Business & Economy

New tech innovation to support South Tyneside care system

A new tech solution will enable young people in the South Tyneside care system to access loved memories that may otherwise be lost or forgotten. Developed by Nebula Labs, the Virtual Memory Box is the result of an innovation call…

August 18, 2016

Business & Economy

eCommerce and online marketing agency aims to make 60 appointments

A campaign to recruit 60 professionals within the eCommerce and digital marketing industry has been launched by Visualsoft. A campaign to recruit 60 professionals within the eCommerce and digital marketing industry has been launched today by Visualsoft. The eCommerce and online…