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October 1, 2019

Business & Economy

North East media agency builds team after contract wins

North East media agency, Route, is expanding its team and entering new territories after attracting new clients to the business. Based at the creative community hub, Generator Studios, Route has won a series of national client accounts in the built…

October 9, 2018

Business & Economy

North East businesses set to embrace flexible working

According to new research, 41% of middle market businesses in the North East are thinking about offering flexible working options to their employees in the next five years. At the same time, many admit they are wary about security and…

October 1, 2019

Business & Economy

Car parts maker Nifco UK ‘will keep driving forward’ despite sales dip

A car parts maker says it remains well placed to build on its successes, despite challenging trading conditions forcing a dip in sales. Nifco UK says a manufacturer’s decision to switch production to Slovakia, the diesel emissions scandal, a US…

March 15, 2023

Technology

Lockheed Martin and Northumbria University partner to grow North East space economy

A global aerospace firm has launched a £150,000 energy endeavour with a North East education provider.

July 25, 2022

Business & Economy

Raytheon UK closes on deal for Alnwick’s Northern Space and Security

A tech firm supporting the aerospace and defence sectors has agreed a deal to buy a North East operator.

September 30, 2021

Build & Sustainability

Port of Tyne and Equinor partner with North East Energy Catalyst network

A port operator and a firm supporting the delivery of a huge offshore wind farm have become partners of a regional energy organisation. The Port of Tyne and Equinor have joined the North East Energy Catalyst network. Founded in 2019, the Catalyst…

November 26, 2019

Business & Economy

New survey reveals strong appetite for electric vehicles in the North East

New research from telematics company Geotab shows that more than half of people in the North East who are thinking about buying a new car are thinking about purchasing an electric or hybrid vehicle. However, while 57 per cent of…

December 20, 2019

Business & Economy

Northern Recruitment Group acquired by Galago Group

A recruitment organisation has been bought by a fellow market operator. Northern Recruitment Group (NRG) has been acquired by Galago Group. Bosses say the deal will see Newcastle’s NRG and its recruitment processing outsourcing (RPO) service greenbean become an integral part…