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March 26, 2024

Business & Economy

Sedgefield’s Kromek Group ‘on growth trail’ with US security deal

A technology firm helping security forces combat terror plots is tipping “a year of further growth” after securing a contract worth more than £1.5 million. Kromek Group is sending parts to a US customer for use…

May 17, 2017

Business & Economy

Lloyd Newcastle to host Driving Experience Days in the Tyne Valley

Lloyd Newcastle BMW and MINI are holding adrenaline-fuelled Driving Experience Days at Close House Golf Club to give motorists the chance to drive a route around the Tyne Valley, especially designed to get the most out of iconic vehicles,…

October 18, 2018

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FW Capital celebrates Northern Powerhouse investment fund milestone

FW Capital has invested in 100 SMEs through NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), according to the latest figures. 100 SMEs from across the NPIF region, which includes the North West and Tees Valley, have been supported with…

September 19, 2019

Business & Economy

Moody Logistics boss makes apprenticeship plea to solve HGV driver shortage

A family-run transport company boss has called on fellow haulage firms to play their part in solving a driver shortage. Caroline Moody has urged operators to create more apprenticeships to usher in a new generation behind the wheel. Latest figures estimate…

May 23, 2017

Business & Economy

Hospital welcomes new consultants

Lower limb orthopaedic consultant, Mr Kailash Devalia, who specialises in foot and ankle surgery, is now seeing patients at Spire Washington every Tuesday afternoon as well as occasional Friday evenings. Mr Devalia also works at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead…

September 7, 2020

Business & Economy

Sadler Brown Architecture acquires Chester-based practice

Newcastle-based architecture group, Sadler Brown (SBG), has continued its expansion plans with the acquisition of long-established Tweed Nuttall Warburton (TNW-Architecture). The timely acquisition of TNW-Architecture, based in Chester, is seen as a perfect fit for the SBG’s growing workforce, geographic…

October 29, 2021

Business & Economy

£15 million ‘world-class’ Wearside training centre to move forward

Leaders of major institutions in Sunderland have welcomed a £20m commitment announced in Autumns Budget that will support delivery of a cutting-edge training facility that will provide ‘next generation skills for next generation homes’ as part of Sunderland’s ambitious city centre housing ecosystem.

September 17, 2020

Business & Economy

North East women entrepreneurs back ‘Brilliant Breakfast’

A group of North East female entrepreneurs are coming together to help change the lives of young women in the UK who are the hardest hit group in the COVID-19 pandemic. The Brilliant Breakfast is a new initiative from The…