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Sarah Ledger reflects on the education firm’s recent National Literacy Trust acclaim, assesses the post-pandemic learning landscape and sets out why strong reading skills are fundamental to the North East fulfilling its ‘levelling-up’ ambitions.

A subsea engineering firm is primed for record results after landing its largest-ever hardware contract. Supergrip (UK) Limited has secured a £1.7 million order with a global engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning company for a project under the Caspian Sea. Bosses…

A North East fintech firm specialising in payment reconciliation and reporting has announced the appointment of three senior hires. Following a successful 12 months, Kani Payments has appointed Alina Ciocan as head of finance, Melissa Beckett as chief marketing officer…

A Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Hospital near London has found that treating the eyes of diabetic patients with the Noctura 400 eye mask – developed by North East-based PolyPhotonix – might stabilise or even…

A new e-bike initiative has launched to offer a safe and sustainable mode of transport for workers in the North East. After having provided support to NHS trusts and area police forces during the coronavirus lockdown, Ride Electric is bringing…

A County Durham metal rainscreen maker says it is well positioned for growth after equipment investments helped deliver a financial boost. BTS Facades and Fabrications saw turnover rise 20 per cent to £8.5 million last year. Bosses at the Newton Aycliffe…

Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised the Blackett family, shareholders of the iconic Matfen Hall Hotel, on the sale of the company to hospitality business Walwick Estate Group. Based in Northumberland, Matfen Hall is a luxury hotel and…

After the popularity of not only The ONE, but also the other family expressions, The ONE Tawny Port and The ONE Oloroso, The Lakes Distillery have further created a brand new edition to their spirits family. The Lakes Distillery has…