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April 23, 2020

Business & Economy

Wingrove Motor Company hands over space to drive up NHS medical gown production

A family-owned car dealership group is helping drive forward efforts to support the NHS during the coronavirus outbreak. Wingrove Motor Company has seconded its main distribution centre into a makeshift protective equipment manufacturing hub. Once fully operational, bosses say the site…

April 26, 2021

Business & Economy

PD Ports celebrated for community support at NEPIC awards ceremony

A port operator has been honoured for its community work. PD Ports, which owns and oversees Teesport, picked up the communities and reputation accolade at the virtual NEPIC Industry Awards last week. The business was commended by judges for an “outstanding…

August 23, 2019

Business & Economy

Tees Components shortlisted for apprenticeship award

A family-run heavy engineering company has been recognised for its focus on apprenticeships. Tees Components is on the shortlist for the North East final of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2019. The firm, based in Skelton, east Cleveland, has been nominated in…

July 20, 2016

Business & Economy

Investment in Metro and local rail services announced

The North East Combined Authority sets out bold ambitions for local transport in the region The North East Combined Authority (NECA) has agreed a strategy for investment in Metro and local rail to improve passenger journey and kick start an…

September 28, 2020

Business & Economy

Tees Components bolsters ranks with arrival of apprenticeship duo

A heavy engineer has bolstered its ranks with the addition of two apprentices. Tees Components has welcomed Nieve Williams and Aaron Oakes. The duo have joined the company, based in North Skelton, east Cleveland, as part of its annual apprentice recruitment…

August 14, 2019

Business & Economy

Cleveland Bridge UK’s safety commitment rewarded with new standard

An historic bridge builder has seen its commitment to occupational health and safety best practice officially recognised. Cleveland Bridge UK has achieved the international standard ISO45001. Replacing OHSAS 18001, which will be withdrawn in 2021, ISO45001 has been designed to enhance…

September 15, 2020

Business & Economy

Welsh facilities management company opens office in Newcastle

One of the UK’s fastest-growing facilities management companies has expanded into Hoults Yard, Newcastle. Taylor Facilities Management provides a range of services to clients from individual SMEs to large national chains. The company has a growing list of clients in…

March 24, 2021

Business & Economy

Northern Film + Media welcomes BBC’s commitment to the North

Northern Film + Media welcomed the news of the BBC’s plans to commit more to the North and specifically the North East, following the announcement of their ambitious “Across the UK” plan, with cautious optimism. The BBC’s plans will see…