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September 30, 2020

Business & Economy

Bloom Procurement Services hails record year after increased demand

A procurement firm is celebrating a record year. Bloom Procurement Services says increased work has pushed turnover and profit higher. According to the Gateshead-headquartered firm’s latest figures, turnover has rocketed to £212 million, with net profits more than doubling. Bosses say its…

September 6, 2021

Business & Economy

Recruitment drive helps to strengthen North East accountancy firm

North East accountancy and advisory firm MHA Tait Walker has welcomed 40 new recruits during the pandemic, in a move that is set to strengthen the firm ahead of a surge in new business wins. From graduates and apprentices to…

July 16, 2019

Business & Economy

Durham Tees Valley Airport unveils first Spanish flights for seven years

Durham Tees Valley Airport has revealed its first Spanish flights for seven years. The base will run a weekly summer service to Majorca from July 2020 after agreeing a deal with JetsGo Holidays. The announcement represents a coup for Tees Valley…

November 5, 2020

Business & Economy

A new editorial direction – #DifferentTimes

North East Times has a new editor. Business journalist Steven Hugill has taken the helm at the magazine following the departure of outgoing editor Alison Cowie. Steven has been with North East Times since early 2019, during which time he has…

June 8, 2021

Business & Economy

Newcastle-based business is revolutionising global car sales

From Lamborghini to Mitsubishi, global carmakers are turning to the talent of North East tech experts to sell cars in the COVID era. Newcastle-based ZeroLight’s latest project has seen it successfully partner up with online retail giants Amazon, to create…

November 5, 2020

Business & Economy

£1 million investment in low-carbon operations at Port of Tyne

The Port of Tyne has unveiled a £1 million investment in its cargo-handling operations. A major employer in the region, the port’s investment will see new wood pellet-handling equipment installed and a range of measures put in place to help…

August 18, 2016

Business & Economy

North East Care Home Group first in UK to achieve four outstanding CQC gradings

This week a North East family run group is celebrating following the announcement that they have achieved four outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) gradings, the first care providers in the UK to achieve this. The national average for outstanding CQC…

June 26, 2018

Business & Economy

JT Dove expands in Alnwick following developer’s infrastructure investment

Northumberland Estates has secured a new lease to JT Dove, which is expanding its presence at Lionheart Industrial Estate in Alnwick. The news follows the recent announcement that the town will soon be home to a new M&S Foodhall, which…