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October 22, 2021

Business & Economy

Made in the North East: new Komatsu machine scoops awards

A market leading demolition machine fully designed, developed and manufactured in the North East is hitting new heights with customers and striding ahead of the opposition. Komatsu UK’s award-winning PC490HRD is bringing down the house in the demolition sector, with…

November 16, 2020

Business & Economy

WBD advises Newcastle City Council on joint venture

Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised longstanding client Newcastle City Council on its joint venture with private sector developer PfP igloo. The partnership will complete the rebirth of the Stephenson Quarter – one of the UK’s most…

November 2, 2022

Business & Economy

Talent recognised through raft of promotions at Newcastle law firm

International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has confirmed twelve senior promotions in Newcastle, including seven new managing associates and five new associates. In the private wealth team, Alice Causer and Ellen Rutherford have been named managing…

May 17, 2021

Business & Economy

New homes built with FW Capital North East property fund investment

A derelict Victorian building has been transformed into modern family homes following a £520,000 investment by FW Capital, which manages the North East Property Fund. Clearwater Developments Ltd secured the funding to build five new homes on the site of…

March 6, 2024

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B-etter way to do business

Ben & Jerry’s, innocent drinks and Patagonia are just some of the more well-known 8100 B Corps, which sit across 161 industries in 95 countries. In 2024, leading regional law firm for business Muckle LLP joined the ranks, becoming the…

June 10, 2022

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County Durham – a place to invest and grow

With significant investments and job creation plans augmenting the advances of existing hi–tech operators, County Durham is an ever–growing commercial hotbed. Here, Business Durham highlights some of the success stories, and why more prosperity is set to follow.

March 8, 2021

Business & Economy

ISOCOM to provide communications systems for international space missions

A North East optoelectronic component manufacturer is working with Northumbria University to develop the world’s first commercially available laser-based satellite communication system. Peterlee-based ISOCOM specialises in developing radiation-hard and hi-reliability products, which can withstand vibration, shock, extreme temperatures, and radiation…

July 26, 2022

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Meet the engagement team at Business Durham

As the business support service of Durham County Council, Business Durham has a proven track record of helping companies achieve their goals and navigate the challenges they face – whether it’s the aftermath of the pandemic or working towards…