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March 21, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Council completes work to expand Darlington’s Central Park commercial hub

A local authority says it has laid foundations for further economic growth after completing preparatory work on a commercial hub.

September 15, 2021

Business & Economy

Action over awareness – diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the forefront of mental wellbeing and ED&I solutions, Hebburn-headquartered ed-tech firm eQuality Solutions Group (eQS) is all for driving positive change in the North East business community. Here, chief executive Andy Gough reflects on the need for action…

January 31, 2022

Business & Economy

Care company Home Instead Darlington creates jobs to meet rising demand

A home care company is creating new jobs to meet rising demand.

November 11, 2015

Business & Economy

£960 million Parkdean Resorts merger completed

The North East-headquartered business has joined with Park Resorts to become the UK’s largest holiday park operator Following approval from both the Financial Conduct Authority and the Competition and Markets Authority the merger between Parkdean and Park Resorts has formally…

September 7, 2023

Business & Economy

Social enterprise fund launches to boost South Tyneside communities

Entrepreneurs helping to improve South Tyneside communities are set for a cash boost. 

April 20, 2020

Technology

Tech company Asset 55 expands team to meet growing demand for digital

SaaS technology company, Asset55, has made eight new appointments as demand for its digital services grows in light of the coronavirus. The new hires include three engineers, four software developers and a business development manager to lead on oil and…

July 5, 2018

Business & Economy

Fairstone completes fourth acquisition of 2018

Fairstone, one of the UK’s fastest growing Chartered financial planning firms, today announces the full acquisition of Harefield-based IFA Robert Goodman Associates (RGA). The deal completes the purchase of the firm following a two-year integration period within Fairstone’s downstream…

July 23, 2020

Business & Economy

NETPark businesses benefit from innovative incubation space 

A pharmaceutical company and a specialist cybersecurity firm have expanded their businesses and workforces since moving into new high-tech facilities at the North East Technology Park. Northumbria Pharma and Tekgem have moved into Discovery iZone, the new incubation space within…