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Award-winning Metnor Construction Ltd has announced the appointment of Lee Kirk as senior operations manager, following the retirement of operations director, Jim Baldwin. Jim had been with the company since it was established in 2002. He began as contract manager…

Hundreds of North East workers face anxious futures after British Steel was placed into compulsory liquidation. The move comes after hopes of a Government rescue for the struggling company floundered. The North East England Chamber of Commerce has branded the situation…

Governments, central banks, financial markets and businesses are currently in the process of trying to come to terms with the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. As we all collectively grapple with the implications of both a supply and demand…

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has warned its financial forecasts could be affected after being forced to postpone the publication of financial results. The retailer cited “complexities” over the integration of House of Fraser into the business, “current uncertainty” over future…

A North East offshore property and warehousing company is celebrating a strong end to the financial year, with a £4 million jump in turnover. Shepherd Offshore, which is owned by the Shepherd family, specialises in property development, warehousing facilities, and…

Story Homes is celebrating its seventh year in business by forging ahead with growth plans amid the ongoing economic uncertainty. The privately-owned North East housebuilder has delivered more than 1500 family homes across the region during its seven years in…

We have recently advised Wingrove on the acquisition of a Peugeot franchise, to add to their existing Citroen and DS franchises. Wingrove Motor Company has been operating in the motor trade for over 90 years and is one of the…

A new forecast has predicted that bank lending to businesses will rise by 14.4 per cent this year – the highest level in 13 years – as many firms look to secure their financial future in the wake of…