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November 14, 2022

Business & Economy

Manufacturing firm’s commitment to train to retain

Tyneside manufacturing business Birtley Group has welcomed two new apprentices, the first to be recruited under the group’s new apprenticeship scheme as part of its long-term commitment to invest in young people and…

August 5, 2019

Business & Economy

Walton Robinson supports High Street Group of Companies’ student accommodation move

A Newcastle-based property agency has supported a fellow Tyneside firm’s £2.5 million project to gain a foothold in the city’s student accommodation market. Walton Robinson has worked with The High Street Group of Companies on the letting of the latter’s…

July 26, 2022

Promoted

The future of the workplace – blending work, design and community

The Lamp House is a new flexible office and social space, borne out of an unhappy virtual working experience. Here, owner Lisa Hart Shepherd talks through her take on hybrid working and why companies need to provide flexibility and support to retain and motivate employees.

March 4, 2021

Business & Economy

Hydrogen mobility company expands Sunderland operations to meet soaring demand

A global company employing 70 people in Sunderland has announced a sharp rise in new orders for the growing hydrogen mobility sector. Haskel, part of Ingersoll Rand inc. (NYSE:IR), is growing its operations to meet rising demand for clean energy…

January 24, 2020

Feature

Shepherd Offshore celebrates strong year with £30 million turnover

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…

August 13, 2019

Business & Economy

Shining a light on the North East automotive sector

Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) Expo returns to The Beacon of Light, Sunderland, with over 130 companies from across the UK showcasing their products and services. In an exciting, new development, the Expo will…

August 6, 2019

Business & Economy

Raft of internal and external appointments signals confidence in future business growth

National award-winning Hodgson Sayers, has revealed a number of senior appointments in varying positions across the business. Michael Castling and Stuart Ford join as contract managers, Gary Branninghan has been appointed business development manager, Jessica Herron joins as an admin…

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…