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April 24, 2019

Technology

New Driver technology aims to protect SMEs and staff while on the road

Safety industry entrepreneur Marc Atkinson has launched a new technology solution to help protect SME business owners and their employees from the dangers and hidden costs of driving during the working day. Driver is a cloud-based risk assessment and training…

August 13, 2020

Business & Economy

NWG and SAM Project join forces to tackle the UK’s waste blockage crisis

Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) and the Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) Project are urging businesses and individuals across the North East to participate in a design sprint aimed at solving the UK’s waste blockage crisis. NWG alone experiences more than 10,000…

December 8, 2020

Business & Economy

Space Group launches digital platform for construction sector

A North East company has developed new software that it believes has the potential to transform the traditional construction sector. Twinview is changing the way building information is stored by transferring hard copy data into a digital platform, which can…

May 15, 2020

Business & Economy

KOMODO strengthens team with quartet’s arrival

A product design and software engineering agency has announced a quartet of new recruits. KOMODO has welcomed Kyle Heron, Sarah Heanan, Hugo Duarte and Rebecca McLaughlin. Bosses at the company, based in Newcastle, say the additions add robustness to its core…

November 4, 2019

Business & Economy

BHP Law’s Amanda Adeola caps award with partner appointment

An award-winning solicitor helping to inspire the next generation of legal professionals has further reason to celebrate after being made partner. Amanda Adeola has earned the accolade at BHP Law. She only joined the Darlington-based company 18 months ago as an…

July 2, 2019

Business & Economy

Construction industry suffers ten-year low as uncertainty hits sector

The UK construction industry endured its toughest month in more than a decade in June as the Brexit impasse weighed heavily on the sector. Housebuilding suffered its largest fall for three years last month, as weaker demand and concerns over…

May 31, 2024

Business & Economy

Lionweld Kennedy spends £1.5 million on site and machinery to boost growth plans

Teesside-based Lionweld Kennedy has announced a £1.5 million investment in its site and machinery. The manufacturer has taken the first steps on a new multipurpose building and installed the UK’s first shearing machine for steel grating. Bosses expect the shearing…

September 9, 2017

Business & Economy

BHP Law expansion sees them bring legal services to Tynemouth

Leading North East law firm BHP Law has opened its fifth office in the region at Tynemouth The new office is located at 8 Percy Park Road, Tynemouth formerly the location of Blacketts estate agency and property lettings. The new office will…