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December 11, 2019

Business & Economy

Kromek creates jobs amid “world-leading” North East expansion

A technology firm helping to thwart global terror plots will create more jobs after building “world-leading” manufacturing capability in the region, its boss has told North East Times. Dr Arnab Basu said Sedgefield-based Kromek will add to its 75-strong team…

December 5, 2019

Business & Economy

NE6 eyes £1 million turnover after client wins

Newcastle-based digital agency NE6 is hoping to hit £1 million turnover in the next 12-18 months by focussing on new technologies and securing new clients beyond the North East. Founded two years ago by entrepreneurs Steven Symond and Steven Gibbons,…

July 26, 2022

Arts & Culture

On the cover: Si King, The Hairy Bikers – A taste of something new

For nearly 20 years, popular TV travelogue chefs the Hairy Bikers have raved about street food to their millions of BBC viewers, and a good number more through their cookbooks. So when Si King - one half of the famous duo - approached the city of Sunderland about hosting a food and music festival, how could it say no?

November 13, 2020

Business & Economy

£60 million business park planned for Sunderland

Plans have moved forward for a regeneration scheme in Sunderland that could see around 1600 new jobs created. Back by Legal & General, the site of the former Hillthorn Farm will see £60 million of investment through the creation of…

January 12, 2023

Technology

Animmersion UK set for turnover growth as demand fuels progress

A technology firm says it is primed to “accelerate its trajectory” after sustained demand boosted its financial performance.

October 5, 2020

Business & Economy

Finnmark Sauna steams ahead with growth plans after funding support

A Finnish sauna designer and maker is pushing ahead with job expansion plans after securing £50,000 backing. Finnmark Sauna hopes to create as many as 15 new posts following support from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The…

June 15, 2023

Build & Sustainability

City-centre workplace welcomes two more tenants

Portland House has announced two more lettings as it continues to see strong demand for its sustainable workspace following a major refurbishment. The deals will see barristers Parklane Plowden Chambers and recruitment specialist Central Employment take occupation of a combined…

September 10, 2019

Business & Economy

Applicants open for Entrepreneurs’ Forum Scale-up Academy

Applications are now open for the Entrepreneurs’ Forum’s Scale-up Leader’s Academy. Now in its fourth year, the scheme will combine a mix of events, team sessions and scale-up coaching workshops. The leader’s academy prepares business owners to tackle the challenges…