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November 5, 2020

Business & Economy

A new editorial direction – #DifferentTimes

North East Times has a new editor. Business journalist Steven Hugill has taken the helm at the magazine following the departure of outgoing editor Alison Cowie. Steven has been with North East Times since early 2019, during which time he has…

November 5, 2020

Business & Economy

Β£1 million investment in low-carbon operations at Port of Tyne

The Port of Tyne has unveiled a Β£1 million investment in its cargo-handling operations. A major employer in the region, the port’s investment will see new wood pellet-handling equipment installed and a range of measures put in place to help…

August 18, 2016

Business & Economy

North East Care Home Group first in UK to achieve four outstanding CQC gradings

This week a North East family run group is celebrating following the announcement that they have achieved four outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) gradings, the first care providers in the UK to achieve this. The national average for outstanding CQC…

June 26, 2018

Business & Economy

JT Dove expands in Alnwick following developer’s infrastructure investment

Northumberland Estates has secured a new lease to JT Dove, which is expanding its presence at Lionheart Industrial Estate in Alnwick. The news follows the recent announcement that the town will soon be home to a new M&S Foodhall, which…

October 14, 2018

Business & Economy

RG completes major refurbishment of long-standing Newcastle offices as part of a Β£350,000 investment programme

RG (Ryecroft Glenton) has completed a significant refurbishment of its offices in Newcastle, as part of a Β£350,000 investment programme to support technology-based working and create capacity for its growing workforce. Having been based in its Portland Terrace offices since…

September 4, 2020

Business & Economy

Sunderland’s Nissan enjoys rise in demand but new car market stalls

A North East car maker saw its market share increase in August amid a wider decline in registrations across the month, latest figures show. Sunderland-based Nissan clocked up 2621 sales in the period. The figure was higher than the 2328 recorded…

September 7, 2018

Business & Economy

North East business confidence falls as Brexit weighs heavy

New figures have shown that business confidence in the North East fell in August, with ongoing Brexit uncertainty pointed to as the major cause. The figures for the region showed that confidence had fallen to 20%, down 14 points from…

March 24, 2022

Build & Sustainability

John N Dunn provides spark for Durham cricketers

Durham cricketers are being superpowered in their charge for honours following the installation of new electric car charging infrastructure.