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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…

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,…

June 3, 2021

Business & Economy

New campaign to help power up Sunderland’s economic recovery

A new website and promotional campaigns will help power up Sunderland’s economic recovery, as the city looks to get on the front-foot post-lockdown. A distinctive new look and feel for City of Sunderland – that features the red and white…

December 7, 2021

Business & Economy

David Ormston joins the Nautical Management Services team as Director

We are delighted to announce that David Ormston, contracted Technical Manager of Nautical Management Services, has been promoted to the full-time position of Director of Nautical Management Services and Technical Director of West Nautical.

September 23, 2020

Business & Economy

North East spearheads year-long ‘12 Clusters of Tech’ campaign 

A new national campaign to champion leading clusters of UK technology has launched, with the North East of England leading the charge. The ‘12 Clusters of Tech’ initiative will explore the unique ecosystems and tech trends in every region of…