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June 15, 2020

Business & Economy

NCFE and Learning Curve Group launch new climate change qualification

Education providers NCFE and Learning Curve Group have launched a new technical qualification in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness. The Level 2 certificate has been designed support employers maintain sustainable practices as staff return to work from lockdown. It follows…

July 17, 2019

Business & Economy

Pop up initiative to showcase county’s food and drink produce

A three-month long pop-up programme to give food and drink producers from across County Durham the chance to showcase their products and explore potential routes to market launches this week. The event is a collaboration between All Durham, the brainchild…

May 15, 2019

Business & Economy

Newcastle University programme offers huge boost to local small businesses

Scores of small businesses across the North East have experienced growth thanks to Captured, a programme run by Newcastle University Business School. Captured is an innovative support programme for established small and micro-enterprises that matches owners of businesses with fewer…

November 24, 2020

Technology

AMLo Biosciences secures £1.5 million of investment

A North East company developing life-saving cancer technology has gained significant new investments totalling £1.5 million. AMLo Biosciences is developing a prognostic test (AMBLor®) for early stage skin cancer. It has received investment from funds managed by Northstar Ventures, the North…

November 24, 2020

Technology

Tech enabled majority of North East microbusinesses to keep trading during lockdown

A new report has found that more than half (54 per cent) of the North East’s microbusinesses would have ceased trading during lockdown were it not for digital technologies. Published by Lloyds Bank and Be the Business, the ‘2020 Transformation…

November 17, 2021

Build & Sustainability

Ryder Geotechnical providing local expertise to Dogger Bank

The world’s largest offshore wind farm is once again benefiting from supply chain expertise in the north-east of England as it continues site preparation work for the installation of turbines in the North Sea.

January 18, 2021

Business & Economy

Ringtons tea saves 100K road miles with Port of Tyne’s green logistics service

Port of Tyne has been re-appointed as a port centric warehousing and logistics service provider by tea and coffee specialist, Ringtons. Best known for delivering high quality tea and biscuits to doorsteps across the North East, family owned Ringtons has…

December 3, 2021

Business & Economy

Sunderland College recognised for innovation in widening participation

Sunderland College has been announced as a finalist in a prestigious awards programme that celebrate the best and most innovative practice among UK colleges each year.