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March 22, 2021

Business & Economy

Tees Valley business Francis Brown Ltd secures significant investment

Independent fabrication and engineering firm Francis Brown Ltd has secured major investment to help it join a major mining project. The Stockton-based firm received a six-figure sum from the £10million Tees Valley Catalyst Fund (TVCF), managed by FW Capital for the…

April 14, 2020

Business & Economy

Blu Sky Tax supports clients in navigating COVID-19

Blu Sky Tax, a chartered accountancy practice based in North Shields specialising in the tech and digital sector, has rolled up its sleeves to help clients and the wider community in these uncertain times In recent weeks, Blu Sky Tax…

October 29, 2020

Business & Economy

Warrens Group to turn pumpkins into fuel this Halloween

A Durham-based food waste expert will be using leftover pumpkins this Halloween to fuel its fleet of collection vehicles and heat people’s homes. The novel idea from Warrens Group comes as the environmental charity Hubbub predicts an estimated 12.8 million…

November 2, 2022

Build & Sustainability

CENE Climate Emergency Group appoints chair

Constructing Excellence in the North East (CENE) has appointed Lee Francis, chief executive at RE:GEN Group, as chair of the CENE Climate Emergency Group. He will be supported by existing vice co-chairs Leanne Fletcher and James Prime. Established in March 2021…

February 4, 2019

Business & Economy

Dismay over Nissan announcement

Nissan’s announcement that it is not, after all, going to produce its new X-Trail SUV in Sunderland has been greeted with dismay writes Chris Dobson. Not only is this a back-track on its earlier announcement that it would bring the…

February 18, 2019

Business & Economy

Chief Executive of SIS comments on progress of NESIC

Next year the North East Social Investment Company (NESIC) will enter the fourth year of its mission to provide investment to organisations that are passionate about making a positive social impact in the Region. It has overseen the creation of…

May 19, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Rising stars and organisations celebrated at G4C Awards

Generation for Change (G4C) North East, held its coveted G4C Awards, at the Hilton NewcastleGateshead on 28 April, supported by headline sponsor, Northern Counties Builders Federation. The event saw over 50 shortlisted nominees across various categories, celebrating outstanding examples of…

December 14, 2022

Business & Economy

Football enthusiast Jack aims to score more growth after UKSE support

A football fan is focusing on new goals after expanding his soccer-based endeavour.