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September 28, 2018

Business & Economy

Places limited as more companies book for Incubator Zone

County Durham SMEs are being encouraged to book their place at this year’s EMCON Incubator Zone as only a handful of stands remain. Seventeen companies have already booked their place on the programme, the latest recruits being Consett-based Ashgarth Engineering…

September 16, 2021

Business & Economy

Communicate Technology PLC rebrands as it focuses on its long-term growth

Tees Valley’s specialist IT firm and one of Europe’s fastest growing companies Communicate Technology PLC, has undergone a rebrand to bring together their multi-divisions including cyber security, telecoms, IT support, networks, managed services and cloud services. Operating across the UK…

May 24, 2021

Business & Economy

Haines Watts North East recognised as one of the region’s top 20 companies to work for

Haines Watts North East is celebrating having been named one of the region’s top companies to work for by Best Companies after investing in staff well-being, culture development and mindfulness support during the pandemic.

July 19, 2018

Technology

Communicate set for further growth with £500,000 NPIF investment

NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, part of the  Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund backs Tees Valley technology firm Communicate Technology PLC to support further growth aims with an investment of £500,000. The fast-growing company has surpassed projections year on year,…

January 26, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Newcastle College student shoots for the stars with space engineering project

A Newcastle College student is set for interstellar horizons after leading a NASA-backed space engineering project to victory.

January 20, 2021

Business & Economy

Middlesbrough College chosen by Government to deliver new T Levels

Middlesbrough College has been chosen by the Government to be among the first to deliver a full range of the pioneering new technical qualifications, T Levels. The college was confirmed as one of a handful of establishments across the country…

March 28, 2019

Business & Economy

New principal appointed at Northumberland College

A new principal has been appointed at one of the region’s largest further education colleges. Nigel Harrett will take over the helm at Northumberland College and lead the institution into an ambitious new phase following its merger with Sunderland College…

October 31, 2019

Business & Economy

New housing development planned for Seaburn seafront site

Plans have been submitted for a new housing community comprising 85 homes at a recently cleared site at the seafront in Seaburn. Avant Homes North East, a Sunderland-based housebuilder, have lodged their plans with Sunderland City Council to develop the…