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June 13, 2023

Business & Economy

Womble Bond Dickinson named Planning Law Firm of the Year

Newcastle-based international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson has been named Planning Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Planning Awards. The firm’s planning and infrastructure team has acted on a series of high-profile schemes in sectors ranging from energy,…

February 14, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Pipe maker SeAH Wind reveals 2000-plus job Teesworks wind turbine factory plans

A wind turbine parts maker has unveiled plans to create a £300 million Teesside factory it says will support more than 2000 jobs. SeAH Wind has agreed a deal to build the “world’s largest monopile plant for offshore wind turbines”…

January 30, 2020

Business & Economy

Clarity Informatics eyes expansion into international markets

IT healthcare solutions provider, Clarity Informatics, is targeting global success with plans to expand into international markets. The Wallsend-based company has a clinical guidance platform called Prodigy, designed to assist GPs, paramedics and other healthcare professionals to treat common conditions…

October 8, 2018

Business & Economy

£500m contract opportunity attracts over 100 businesses

More than 150 businesses attended an event at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland today (October 8) to find out how they can be part of the supply chain to deliver a contract worth £500m that will see a…

November 20, 2023

Business & Economy

Washington’s Advanced Electric Machines plans growth after £23 million investment

An electric motor and powertrain system maker plans to create scores of jobs to drive greener transport moves following £23 million investment.

February 11, 2020

Business & Economy

Businesses come together for South Tyneside Business Week

Businesses across the North East are participating in South Tyneside Business Week to support the continued growth, innovation and diversification of the borough’s economy. The week-long event features a programme of free sessions and practical workshops featuring established business leaders…

November 25, 2019

Business & Economy

handPICKED celebrates five years in business

The handPICKED shop based at intu Metrocentre’s Green Mall is celebrating its fifth year in business. The shop was made possible by Gateshead College who launched it in 2014 to give enterprising students and other retail entrepreneurs the opportunity to…

January 31, 2020

Uncategorised

The end of the beginning – Britain leaves the European Union

Today is Brexit day. After 47 years of membership, tonight (January 31) at 11pm, the UK will officially cease to be a member state of the European Union. It’s been an uncomfortable journey getting to this point, after four years…