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January 26, 2022

Business & Economy

Sunderland firm Paragon to double in size creating 160 jobs

A fast-growing customer communications business is set to create 160 new jobs in Sunderland.Β 

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…

November 10, 2023

Promoted

The Last Word: Dominique Hendry – Bright Futures North East

Dominique Hendry, project manager at South Shields-based Bright Futures North East, talks about the charity’s commitment to helping women into employment, the evolving nature of its services and the significance of recent Newcastle Building Society Community Fund backing.

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…

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…

March 14, 2017

Business & Economy

College inspires budding female engineersΒ 

Gateshead College teamed up with four primary schools from across the region – Bede Community, Brighton Avenue and Lingey House in Gateshead and Bournmoor in Houghton-le-Spring – to invite their pupils to a day of fun-filled activities. The event included…

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 Β£10,700 to The People’s Kitchen, in Newcastle. Officials say the cash has helped the organisation restock its depleted warehouse shelves so it…