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August 23, 2019

Business & Economy

Gateshead College celebrates double Princess Royal Training Awards success

A college has achieved double success in a national awards scheme celebrating the positive business impact of outstanding skills development programmes. Gateshead College picked up two accolades at the Princess Royal Training Awards. The honours covered the institution’s commitment to tackling…

June 5, 2024

Business & Economy

Houghton International ‘will maintain global growth mission’ after IPS deal

An electromechanical services firm says it is primed to continue its “mission to excel globally” after being taken over. Newcastle’s Houghton International is now part of US-based Integrated Power Services (IPS). IPS says the “milestone”…

January 20, 2023

Business & Economy

Gateshead’s Sage arena gets £20 million boost in £100 million-plus regionwide ‘levelling up’ package

Plans to create a sprawling riverside business and leisure campus have received a £20 million boost.

December 22, 2021

Business & Economy

Wharton Construction continues to embrace apprenticeships as solution to labour shortage

Wharton Construction has grown its number of apprentices to three as it seeks to overcome the uncertainties caused by current shortages in the labour market.

August 23, 2019

Business & Economy

Galliford Try Partnerships North staff put Mind over matter in charity walk

Staff from Galliford Try Partnerships North put their best feet forward in a feat of endurance to raise money for the mental health charity Mind. Over two gruelling days, the intrepid walkers trekked 65 miles of the Hadrian’s Way –…

March 11, 2019

Technology

Tech firm shines spotlight on women in industry

A Sunderland tech firm is using International Women’s Day 2019 (IWD 2019) to draw attention to the opportunities available to females entering the industry. Sunderland Software Centre based Saggezza has had its team strike a pose and has filmed a…

August 7, 2019

Uncategorised

North East ‘People’s Bank’ pledge takes step forward

Plans for a North East ‘People’s Bank’ have taken a step forward following an agreement by the North of Tyne combined authority to begin looking at the idea. The creation of a locally owned ‘People’s Bank’ was a key commitment…

August 28, 2019

Business & Economy

Portable building hire firm Mobile Mini strengthens team with new appointments

A portable building and storage container hire company has strengthened its marketing team in a move bosses say will help position it for further growth. Mobile Mini has welcomed marketing director Rachel Dalby, marketing executive Kane Elgey and digital marketing…