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December 7, 2023

Build & Sustainability

MGM Construction to kick-off work on Beamish Football Centre revamp

Plans have been unveiled to revamp a community space known for helping football stars kick-off their careers.

August 6, 2021

Business & Economy

Gentoo Group makes executive team appointments

A housing association has made two appointments to its executive team. Sunderland-based Gentoo Group has appointed Diane Carney as executive director of property, with Susie Thompson taking on the role of executive director of housing. Formerly the group’s director of property,…

September 2, 2020

Business & Economy

North East LEP appoints Lucy Winskell as chair of its board

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has appointed a new chair of its board. Lucy Winskell replaces Andrew Hodgson, who has held the role for the last four years. Lucy Winskell is pro-vice chancellor (employability and partnerships) at Northumbria University…

May 6, 2021

Business & Economy

PlanBEE for Black & White Engineering trainee

A North East MEP engineering firm has made its first appointment from the region’s PlanBEE programme in a drive to help young talent get into the industry. PlanBEE, inspired by Ryder Architecture, brings together Gateshead College and leading construction companies….

May 31, 2019

Business & Economy

Tolent supports Teesside’s young professionals with Stockton Riverside College

Having supported apprentices and young professionals across Teesside for nearly 30 years, Tolent has recently been working with Stockton Riverside College to provide work placements for those interested in construction careers. Tolent is currently working on the £2.4m project to…

August 24, 2021

Business & Economy

Birtley’s Komatsu UK digs in for future with 80-job plan

An excavator maker is creating more than 80 jobs to dig the foundations for post-pandemic success. Komatsu UK says it wants staff to help deliver new domestic and European orders. It is also recruiting ten apprentices. Bosses say roles will cover factory and…

August 25, 2021

Business & Economy

Just Eat plans 1500-job boost in £100 million North East expansion

An online food delivery firm has revealed £100 million plans to create more than 1500 North East jobs. Just Eat says it wants staff to bolster its customer care division.

September 24, 2019

Business & Economy

Double delight for SRS’ Sophie Milliken as book launch matched by award success

A graduate recruitment and employability expert had double reason to celebrate after capping a book launch with an award success. Sophie Milliken has released From Learner to Earner, which provides an insight into job success and taking the first steps…