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August 11, 2020

Business & Economy

Experts call on Government to support women’s enterprise

Some of the UK’s leading voices in women’s enterprise have come together in a new report to say that current Government policy has failed to recognise the additional challenges faced by millions of women-led businesses. As the Government and local…

November 6, 2020

Business & Economy

NETPark’s PolyPhotonix plots global expansion after Pioneer deal

As NETPark-based PolyPhotonix resumes global trials of its Noctura 400 mask – which helps save diabetic patients’ sight – the business has now signed a deal with Japan’s Tohoku Pioneer Corporation to further bolster its treatment. Here, Steven Hugill…

May 22, 2023

Build & Sustainability

City landmarks receive prestigious RIBA recognition

Two Sunderland landmarks have been awarded prestigious accolades by the Royal Institute of British Architects. City Hall and the historic Seventeen Nineteen church have fought off stiff competition to be among this year’s RIBA North East Regional Award winners. Designed by…

July 30, 2020

Arts & Culture

North East businesses shortlisted in Visit England tourism awards

Three North East businesses have been shortlisted for the Visit England Awards for Excellence 2020, an event that champions the best of the country’s tourism industry. Seahouses bed and breakfast, St Cuthbert’s House was recognised alongside Northumbrian and Scandinavian fusion…

May 17, 2021

Business & Economy

Collaboration a top priority as Trade Group strategy unveiled

The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) has signalled its continued commitment to driving collaboration within the region’s automotive sector, with the unveiling of its Trade Group strategy for 2021. Established in 2019, as a result of the NEAA advisory board’s…

August 12, 2020

Business & Economy

Funding call made to Local Government minister

A call has been made for more funding to be made available to Local Government to help recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Councillors from Middlesbrough Council’s Corporate Affairs & Audit Committee have written to Local Government minister Simon Clarke MP…

August 12, 2020

Business & Economy

North East firm sees boost in turnover and recruitment

A Newcastle-based insurance brokers has increased its turnover by 50 per cent and doubled its workforce due to a boom in demand for its services since the coronavirus pandemic. Bespoke Financial Newcastle Limited, which is the brainchild of fTerry Blackburn…

April 2, 2019

Business & Economy

High Tide Foundation buoyed by Tees Valley businesses

A charity dedicated to offering young people valuable career experiences has welcomed six businesses as corporate partners. Active Chartered Financial Planners, Casper Shipping, Intelect, Jacksons Law Firm, PD Ports and Visualsoft have now become corporate partners of the High Tide…