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June 14, 2019

Technology

North East firms urged to apply for Fintech Growth Programme

North East financial technology companies are being encouraged to apply for a growth support scheme. Tech Nation is calling for applicants for its 2019 Fintech Growth Programme, which is delivered as part of the Treasury’s Fintech Sector Strategy. Supported by fintech…

August 12, 2016

Arts & Culture

£7 million project nearing completion at Sanderson Arcade

The team at Sanderson Arcade have had a busy few months and there is plenty happening at the Morpeth shopping centre for the rest of the year. One of the projects nearing completion is the new £7million re-development of the…

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.

February 8, 2021

Business & Economy

60,000 jobs hope as North East England Freeport bid lodged

A business and public sector partnership has officially lodged a bid for the North East England Freeport, which experts believe could generate a £2.1 billion for UK exporters. Government support for the proposal would see the North East England Freeport…

September 7, 2022

Business & Economy

Interview: Judith McMinn, Rezon

In Annfield Plain, County Durham, a new company, led by Judith McMinn, has developed a product that could be a game-changer. Designed to lessen the impact of devastating, repeated trauma, the Halos could significantly reduce the headache facing the entire sporting world.

January 28, 2016

Business & Economy

Thor saves jobs and eyes future growth

The car accessories supplier sets up a new branch in Sunderland to expand its local and national customer base A car parts and accessories firm which saved 21 jobs in Sunderland when a competitor went out of business is now…

August 7, 2020

Business & Economy

Government criticised at North East business member organisation AGM

The Government’s support for the North East business community has been criticised at the annual general meeting (AGM) of the North East England Chamber of Commerce. James Ramsbotham, chief executive of the Chamber, laid bare the frustration of members who…

March 7, 2017

Business & Economy

Naylors’ industrial agency team secures top spot in deals competition 

The competition is run by online property magazine, EGi, part of the Estates Gazette media group, and the results are based on transaction volumes across all commercial property sectors. Keith Stewart, director in industrial agency at Naylors said: “This is…