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April 1, 2021

Business & Economy

Napper Architects transfers ownership to employees

A North East architecture firm has transferred ownership to the people who helped build the business. The five original owners of the Napper Architects have established a new employee ownership trust to share ownership of the company with its 16…

July 11, 2019

Business & Economy

NYMAS partners with Teesside University to develop talent

An accessible washroom supplier is working with Teesside University to help develop studentsā€™ skills and knowledge. NYMAS has welcomed internsĀ Joseph Taylor, Mohammed Ouidir and Jamaal Baksh. The trio will spend six weeks with the business, based in Billingham, near Stockton. Second-year mechanical…

January 24, 2020

Feature

Ā£1.5 million Haylofts project nears completion

A Ā£1.5 million project to create 20 studio offices and a meeting suite beside Newcastle Haymarket is nearing completion. Silverstone Building Consultancy has project managed the development for Hyhubs, the roll-out brand for the team at Hoults Yard, who are…

January 9, 2020

Business & Economy

Carrawburgh Roman Fort gifted to the nation

A Roman fort on Hadrianā€™s Wall has become part of the National Heritage Collection following a generous gift by a Northumberland landowner. Carrawburgh Roman Fort is one of 16 forts along the 73-mile long Hadrianā€™s Wall, and is now in…

March 17, 2021

Business & Economy

VentureFest delegates urged to ā€˜think aheadā€™ to deal with long-term impact of COVID-19

ā€˜Preparing to live with COVID-19 for the long-termā€™, was one of the key messages to come out of VentureFest North East today, with Dr Lucy Foley, director of CPI Biologics speaking as part of a panel on accelerating innovation…

November 11, 2019

Business & Economy

Jingye Group confirms British Steel rescue deal

A takeover deal for a troubled steel operator employing hundreds of North East workers has been agreed. Chinaā€™s Jingye Group has entered into a sales contract for British Steel. The operator has pledged to invest Ā£1.2 billion in the business, adding…

October 4, 2018

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North East LEP appoints Growth Hub Connectors to help regionā€™s businesses grow

Businesses in the North East will benefit from expert advice and guidance on how to access support to grow their company following the appointment of two Growth Hub Connectors at the North East Local Enterprise Partnership. Ken Arnold and Karl…

December 21, 2020

Business & Economy

eQuality Solutions on expansion trail after Ā£20 million support boosts management buy-out

A technology firm offering cognitive disability and mental wellbeing support aims to triple revenue over the next three years following a management buy-out. eQuality Solutions (eQS), headquartered in Hebburn, has secured Ā£20 million investment from London-based Shard Credit Partners to…