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March 7, 2017

Business & Economy

Industry body seeks new leader following CEO retirement announcement

Dr. Higgins has spearheaded the North-East Process Industry Cluster since its inception in 2003, following the merger of the Wilton-based Teesside Chemical Initiative and the then recently formed Pharmaceutical & Speciality Cluster. Thirteen years on and, through the delivery of…

February 4, 2019

Business & Economy

Tea-sy does it for growing garden centre

A popular garden centre in Sunderland is set to grow further after a successful financial year. Bishopwearmouth Co-operative, which is based on Chester Road, and provides employment opportunities for adults with disabilities, has struck a deal with Sunderland City Council…

October 24, 2022

Business & Economy

Charity event raises over £50,000 for disadvantaged North East children

A charity supporting disadvantaged children escaping domestic abuse in the North East has received a huge boost thanks to a fundraising event held at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on October 20 Over £50,000 was raised for KidsOut – a volunteer-led…

June 17, 2019

Business & Economy

North East rail network in focus at conference

The North East’s rail network will come under the microscope during an event focused upon the future of the sector. A number of public transport specialists will meet at Darlington’s Dolphin Centre for the Rebirth of the Railway conference. Organised by…

July 31, 2018

Technology

Diamond Group makes significant investment in datacentre technology

A North East technology solutions provider has made a significant investment in its systems to accommodate its growing client base. Team Valley-based Diamond Group has upgraded its datacentre equipment, including new servers, switches and firewalls, to provide a flexible infrastructure…

March 13, 2017

Business & Economy

Pro-Ad celebrates their 35th Anniversary with their 2017 Promotional Merchandise Expo

2016 was a great year for the company. Pro-Ad was awarded the UK Best Corporate Clothing Company Award in the UK Corporate Excellence Awards 2016 as well as the Best Product Catalogue Award in the 2016 British Promotional Merchandise…

July 30, 2021

Arts & Culture

National tourism campaign to shine a light on ‘City of Surprises’

Sunderland's blue flag beaches, acres of green space and landmarks are to be celebrated through a new national tourism campaign.

September 15, 2020

Business & Economy

Komatsu UK digs deep to help The People’s Kitchen

An excavator maker has dug deep to help a service supporting the homeless and vulnerable. Komatsu UK has donated £10,700 to The People’s Kitchen, in Newcastle. Officials say the cash has helped the organisation restock its depleted warehouse shelves so it…