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A safety, environment and engineering consultancy has joined an expanding group of organisations at a Tees Valley research and innovation centre. Mabbett has taken occupancy at the Materials Processing Institute, based in Middlesbrough. Bosses say the occupancy will support the company’s…

Car maker Nissan has unveiled £13.2 billion plans to drive up electric vehicle development in moves pioneered by work at its Sunderland factory. The manufacturer is launching 23 new models, including 15 electric vehicles, in a move it says will…

Analysis from mobile payments platform JGOO says that the chance of a hard Brexit or a general election this year means that the value of GBP could fall further. They say this would lead to a surge in Chinese tourists…

Government spending on support for children and young people with the most complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has failed to keep pace with rising demand, resulting in a reduction in funds available per pupil of 17% across…

Newcastle Helix are celebrating after winning the Collaborators Award in the EG Awards 2019. The EG awards celebrate those individuals and businesses at the forefront of innovation in the property and built environment industry and were hosted and presented by…

A graduate from the University of Sunderland is helping in the effort to eradicate polio in some of the most deprived parts of the world. Now working for the World Health Organisation (WHO), Wondu Gebresilasie, completed his MSc in Public…

A major funding bid that could unlock up to £40m investment to transform Blyth town centre has been submitted to Government. Blyth is one of 50 towns shortlisted to benefit from the Government’s £1 billion Future High Streets Fund (FHSF),…

The Manufacturing and Engineering Taskforce (MET) was formed by Durham County Council and Business Durham to maximise opportunities for the county’s economy and capitalise on inward investment successes, such as Hitachi Rail Europe opening its £82m train building facility. The…