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July 26, 2022

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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 Β£30 million turnover

A North East offshore property and warehousing company is celebrating a strong end to the financial year, with a Β£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…

July 24, 2019

Business & Economy

Tees Components invests Β£50,000 to ensure accuracy of cutting-edge machinery

A heavy engineering company has invested Β£50,000 to maintain and verify the precision of its machined parts. Tees Components has updated a portable coordinate measuring arm with a new model it says is the largest and most accurate version of…

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

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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…

July 15, 2020

Business & Economy

Awards show unwavering commitment to customers

Newcastle social lender, Shared Interest Society, has been recognised with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category for the third time, as it marks 30 years of financing a fairer world. Just weeks later, the organisation…