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October 13, 2021

Business & Economy

Customer service centre set to create 350 new jobs in Sunderland

A fast-growing customer service business is set to create more than 350 new jobs with a move into Sunderland. 

August 9, 2021

Business & Economy

durhamlane appoints new CEO to drive growth

durhamlane announces Katy Sayburn as its new CEO, as the revenue acceleration specialists, based in Wallsend, prepare for a period of growth that should see the firm more than double in size and reach eight figure revenues over the…

June 3, 2019

Business & Economy

Manufacturing sector ‘slumps to 34-month low’, warns new report

The UK manufacturing industry slumped to a 34-month low in May amid a maelstrom of Brexit uncertainty, lower demand and falling employment, according to a new report. The sector went backwards last month as company stockpiling disrupted new contract wins…

February 16, 2021

Business & Economy

Womble Bond Dickinson reveals landmark Helix office move

A North East law firm has announced a landmark office move. Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) is switching from its two Newcastle offices to the city’s flagship Helix development. Bosses at the company, which is the region’s largest law firm, say it will…

May 10, 2021

Business & Economy

Newcastle Building Society announces £55,000 funding to boost region’s employability prospects

Fourteen charities helping hundreds of people improve their job prospects in the North East have received a funding boost after Newcastle Building Society announced nearly £55,000 of new grants for organisations tackling issues linked to employability. Grants ranging from £2,500…

October 22, 2018

Business & Economy

University support helps company to innovate

An engineering company is bringing a new offshore product to the market thanks to the support of Teesside University. Darlington-based Ardmore Craig was set up in 2010 and provides a range of services to the offshore oil and gas, renewable…

August 23, 2021

Business & Economy

New digital, creative and access director for Sunderland College

Sunderland College has appointed a new Faculty Director to lead its Digital and Creative provision into an exciting and ambitious future.

January 9, 2023

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New apprentices building Bernicia’s future

North East housing association Bernicia is developing its future workforce from within. Its latest crop of apprentices is embarking on the same path taken by many others now building successful careers with the business. The ten new apprentices…