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March 13, 2019

Business & Economy

Global paint manufacturer opens R&D innovation campus in North East

Set to become a global nerve centre for the creation of innovative coatings, a new lab complex has opened at AkzoNobel Felling. Capable of testing the properties of new products in conditions that mimic the world’s most extreme environments, the…

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 Β£2.1 billion for UK exporters. Government support for the proposal would see the North East England Freeport…

February 28, 2022

Business & Economy

Mayor welcomes Barclays bosses for Teesside freeport tour

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has welcomed Barclays Bank’s group chief executive and its head of manufacturing, transport and logistics on a Teesside freeport tour.

November 2, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Opencast team helps shape its new HQ

Tech consultancy Opencast has gone through a period of hyper-growth over the last 12 months – and its new Newcastle headquarters has been a key part of its expansion. Its office at The Kiln in Hoults Yard, located in Byker,…

April 1, 2020

Business & Economy

Education Partnership North East colleges launch ‘virtual open days’

Education Partnership North East is offering its prospective students the chance to experience college life without leaving their homes. Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form have moved their open days online during the COVID-19 outbreak to reassure school…

June 18, 2019

Business & Economy

PD Ports backing IKEA’s sustainability drive with new Teesport rail link

A port operator has launched a rail freight service that will support a retailer’s deliveries while boosting its green credentials. PD Ports is working alongside GB Railfreight – for major customer Containerships – on a service between Teesport and Doncaster…

May 31, 2019

Business & Economy

Watson Burton advises on international tech investment deal

Newcastle-based Watson Burton has advised artificial intelligence (AI) company GoodVision Ltd on a major restructure and investment. Watson Burton was instructed by GoodVision to advise on the completion of a share-for-share exchange to enable the company to receive €500,000 investment…

February 9, 2022

Business & Economy

Tech provider announces relaunch of brand following acquisition

A leading healthcare technology provider Clarity Informatics has announced a new name and brand – Agilio Software | Primary Care – following its acquisition by Agilio Software last year.