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July 18, 2024

Ideas & Observations

Dame Julia Hoggett: Scaling UK companies must be a priority to benefit whole economy

The North East has a rich heritage of innovation and entrepreneurship, and my recent visit to Tyneside showed this in abundance, with a thriving ecosystem of entrepreneurs helping each other to succeed and, importantly, create great jobs,…

March 2, 2020

Business & Economy

Northumbrian Water named one of world’s ‘most ethical’ companies for ninth time

Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) has been named as the world’s ‘most ethical’ water company after featuring in a prestigious global list of ethical companies for the ninth time. The company was selected as part of the Ethisphere Institute’s World’s Most…

April 11, 2018

Technology

Tees Valley company named fastest growing in Europe for the second-year running

Communicate Technology PLC based in the Tees Valley have announced they have been included in the top 1000 list for Europe’s fastest growing companies by the Financial Times, for the second year-running. To be listed within the FT 1000 list,…

August 20, 2019

Arts & Culture

Borderlands project secures arts council England £2 million backing for Tees Valley project

A consortium of partners led by MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art) and supported by Tees Valley Combined Authority, Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland local authorities and Teesside University, has been successful in applying for support from Arts Council…

November 4, 2020

Business & Economy

GiveToLocal pivots fast as community sport faces second lockdown

GiveToLocal has bolstered its growing reputation as an increasingly agile player in the community sport sector by readying a rapid response to England’s nationwide lockdown. The North East based service works with thousands of community clubs across 15 sports throughout…

February 13, 2019

Business & Economy

Drain Doctor signs Armed Forces Covenant to reinforce commitment to UK Armed Forces community

In recognition of its commitment to help military veterans transition into the workplace, Drain Doctor Newcastle & Sunderland has signed the Armed Forces Covenant to pledge that Armed Forces personnel, veterans, reservists and their families will be treated fairly…

May 4, 2020

Business & Economy

The Common Room appoints youth board to advise on redevelopment of Neville Hall

The Common Room has appointed three new members to its youth board to help shape the redevelopment of a Newcastle landmark. Helder Costa, Mohima Khan and Megan Wilson have all joined the board and will help lead the regeneration of…

May 12, 2023

Technology

Giselle Stewart: Game on

Giselle Stewart tells Colin Young why the endeavour represents her dream job, and provides an insight into the ideas and ideology she’s looking to deliver.