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March 22, 2021

Technology

Oak Engage helps Five Guys connect to its workforce

A global burger restaurant has chosen a North East technology company to help meet the engagement needs of its workforce. Oak Engage is working with Five Guys to connect its workforce throughout the UK, France, Germany and Spain. The Newcastle-based company…

January 26, 2022

Build & Sustainability

BP seeks Government support to boost Teesside’s net-zero future

An energy operator says it is “backing Teesside…for a net-zero future” after submitting bids to the Government to fuel low-carbon developments.

November 20, 2023

Business & Economy

FulwellCain submits plans for ‘transformational’ 8450-job Sunderland film studios

Plans for a “transformational” £450 million film-making complex have moved forward.

December 19, 2019

Business & Economy

Amazon reveals 1000-job plans in North East centre unveiling

A global online retailer says it will create more than 1000 North East jobs after confirming plans for a base in the region. Amazon is opening a depot – known as a fulfilment centre – in Darlington to pick, pack…

April 2, 2020

Technology

QHS and PragmatIC team up to save NHS millions

A healthcare supplier and electronics firm are collaborating on a new product, which could potentially save the NHS £250 million a year. Quality Hospital Solutions (QHS) and PragmatIC, both based at NETPark in Sedgefield, are working together on SamplePod –…

February 3, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Charity secures £20,000 grant after employment rate of North East women falls

Smart Works Newcastle serving women across the North East, a charity that exists to give women the confidence they need to secure employment, has received a grant of £20,000 from Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

December 3, 2020

Technology

Kromek launches ‘world’s smallest’ detection device

A worldwide supplier of detection technology based in the North East has launched a new radioisotope identification device (RIID). Kromek Group’s D5 RIID is billed as the world’s smallest performance radioisotope identification device. Developed under a US Department of Defence programme,…

March 8, 2022

Business & Economy

Rebrand and relocation provides platform for substantial growth

The North East Procurement Organisation, (NEPO) has signalled its ambitious growth plans, as it rebrands and relocates to the Northern Design Centre.