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July 14, 2023

Business & Economy

Newcastle hosts first global event on building cities of longevity

The National Innovation Centre for Ageing hosted a unique international conference on healthy ageing in cities.

April 24, 2018

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Mercia awarded Β£27m North East Venture Fund

Mercia Fund Managers is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Β£27.0million Venture Fund to support businesses across the North East region as part of the Β£120.0million North East Fund, supported by The European Regional Development Fund. This…

July 2, 2019

Business & Economy

Developer St Modwen upbeat as it hails “deep pipeline of opportunities”

A developer behind the regeneration of a North East town centre says it is focused on growth after a shift back to core areas delivered a β€œdeep pipeline of opportunities.” St Modwen says its renewed emphasis on industrial and logistics,…

January 23, 2020

Business & Economy

Metnor Group unveils Β£20 million leisure centre in East Hampshire

North East construction firm Metnor Group has completed works on a Β£20 million sports centre in East Hampshire, the latest project in its leisure portfolio. Alton Sports Centre was officially opened by Olympic silver medallist Colin Jackson and five times…

March 30, 2020

Business & Economy

COVID-19 triggers profit warning spike in Yorkshire and North East

Listed companies in Yorkshire and the North East are issuing profit warnings at an unprecedented rate, with 75 per cent triggered by COVID-19, according to the latest analysis from EY (figures recorded up until 1pm, 27 March 2020).

March 11, 2021

Business & Economy

Work progresses on Β£90 million Newton Aycliffe industrial scheme

Work has begun on the latest phase of a Β£90 million industrial scheme in Newton Aycliffe. A range of industrial units are now under construction at Station Place, part of a 65-acre development at Aycliffe Business Park, which is home…

May 4, 2021

Business & Economy

University of Sunderland ranked best in North East for supporting start-ups

New data has revealed that University of Sunderland is in the top 10 per cent of universities nationally for contributing to local growth and regeneration. According to the Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), the university is estimated to be…

December 8, 2020

Business & Economy

Space Group launches digital platform for construction sector

A North East company has developed new software that it believes has the potential to transform the traditional construction sector. Twinview is changing the way building information is stored by transferring hard copy data into a digital platform, which can…