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A Durham University graduate has launched a free online networking site in response to academic needs and growing levels of poor mental health among PhD students. Scientistt bridges the gap between business-focused networking platforms like LinkedIn and the very different…

A celebration of sustainable living is set to take place this weekend – with a twist. The annual Festival of Thrift returns on Saturday, September 12. Normally held as a physical event, this year’s instalment – dubbed Thriftfest Upcycled – will…

A husband and wife team have opened a new clean-eating restaurant in Seaham. Paul and Linda Barron, who are adventurers at heart, launched Clean Bean restaurant after being inspired from their travels around the world. The duo took inspiration from places…

Chemical company Ineos has announced plans to build a new hand sanitiser plant in Middlesbrough to help the UK fight coronavirus, and it could be operational in as little as ten days. Once complete, the new plant will be capable…

A top North East business leader is on the line-up for one of the region’s biggest business events next month. Dame Irene Hays, who is chair and owner of Hays Travel, which she ran with her late husband John –…

A legacy project from the Great Exhibition of the North has gone on to support 142 businesses in the last two years, and during the first two waves of the Covid-19 pandemic, to grow regional innovation capacity and create…

A Sunderland-based soft drinks maker has strengthened operations after adding a flavoured water brand founded by two England rugby players. Clearly Drinks has invested in Revolution Waves for an undisclosed sum. Founded by entrepreneur and former international rugby player Charlie Simpson-Daniel and…

Mercia Asset Management’s £2 million Northern Venture Capital Trust Funds (NVCTF) investment into Atlas Cloud has proven to be well-timed after the Newcastle-based IT company reported that March was the busiest month in its history. The NVCTF, managed by Mercia,…