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March 10, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Redcar and Cleveland College unveils plans for Clean Energy Education Hub

A college has unveiled plans for a Β£3.2 million base to train the energy workers of tomorrow.

May 5, 2020

Technology

North East tech sector will play a key role in COVID-19 recovery

The North East’s tech firms will play a huge role in the region’s COVID-19 recovery, according to a sector network which champions them. Dynamo, which was established in 2013 to promote the region as a hub for the enterprise IT…

February 22, 2019

Technology

Tech entrepreneur takes on first employee to support business growth

A training professional is proving he has the recipe for success after taking on his first employee to support business growth. Sunderland-born Michael Ditchburn, founder of ThinkBiscuit Media, a business that specialises in supporting clients with digital eLearning solutions, videos…

September 7, 2020

Arts & Culture

Festival of Thrift returns as ‘upcycled’ online-only spectacle

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…

September 26, 2018

Business & Economy

Globetrotting husband and wife inspired to embark on restaurant venture

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…

March 24, 2020

Business & Economy

Ineos to build hand sanitiser plant in Middlesbrough β€” and it could be ready in 10 days

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…

May 19, 2021

Business & Economy

Great Exhibition legacy creates jobs and provides innovation support during pandemic

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…

October 23, 2019

Business & Economy

Sunderland’s Clearly Drinks expands with Revolution Waves deal

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