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August 20, 2018

Business & Economy

From Tyneside to Asia… Wallsend company uses its expertise to help save the planet

The region was proudly represented at a recent international event in Sarawak, Malaysia attended by some of the world’s most innovative and creative minds with the aim of trying to find solutions to a host of global environmental and…

January 31, 2019

Business & Economy

Expansion for teacher training business

A business that teaches teachers is set to chalk up its fourth year of growth, after relocating to enable further expansion. Evidence Based Education (EBE), which was originally set up in Durham before relocating to Chester-le-Street, has made a move…

February 13, 2019

Uncategorised

Fairstone announces increase in client base and further growth

Fairstone, one of the UK’s largest Chartered Financial Planning firms, has seen its client base rise to 51,000 – a 25% increase on the previous year. The strong growth in client numbers is bolstered by the company’s Trustpilot score, which…

April 9, 2020

Arts & Culture

Stars of sport back £10 million campaign to boost grassroots sport and small businesses across the UK

Les Ferdinand and Steve Harmison have joined forces to back a new campaign aimed at benefitting local communities during the coronavirus crisis. The ex-England internationals are among a host of sporting heroes and big businesses getting behind grassroots sport service…

November 25, 2021

Business & Economy

Placefirst to create ‘multi-generational community’ in £11 million Esh Winning scheme

Plans to create an £11 million, 89-home development have been approved. Placefirst has seen proposals to transform a derelict two-hectare brownfield site in Esh Winning backed by Durham County Council.

August 10, 2020

Business & Economy

‘No surprise’ local lockdowns vital for business and communities – CBI North East

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has set out six ways in which to build confidence for those businesses, local authorities and communities affected, if areas in the North East come under further temporary restrictions. Sarah Glendinning, CBI North East…

May 13, 2019

Technology

Ocucon named most innovative global company at US retail tech awards

A surveillance technology start-up has been named the most innovative global retail technology company by US retail chiefs. Newcastle-based Ocucon picked up first prize in the (R)Tech Asset Protection (AP) Innovation Awards. The world’s first Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) system,…

August 26, 2020

Arts & Culture

GiveToLocal teams up with Tennis For Free

One of the North East’s fastest-growing service providers has launched a new national partnership with a leading sports charity. GiveToLocal has teamed up with Tennis For Free as its technology and fundraising partner, supporting its charitable activities throughout the UK. Tennis…