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August 7, 2020

Business & Economy

Funding bid for Blyth’s transformation submitted to Government

A major funding bid that could unlock up to £40m investment to transform Blyth town centre has been submitted to Government. Blyth is one of 50 towns shortlisted to benefit from the Government’s £1 billion Future High Streets Fund (FHSF),…

June 20, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Materials Processing Institute launches three-year hydrogen fuel project

A research and innovation base has launched a project aiming to deliver a greener economic future.

October 12, 2016

Business & Economy

High growth manufacturing programme launched for county’s firms

The Manufacturing and Engineering Taskforce (MET) was formed by Durham County Council and Business Durham to maximise opportunities for the county’s economy and capitalise on inward investment successes, such as Hitachi Rail Europe opening its £82m train building facility. The…

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.