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August 27, 2021

Business & Economy

Newcastle Building Society announces strong half year results

Newcastle Building Society has announced its 2021 financial results to June 30, reporting robust performance, reflecting a buoyant mortgage market and a growth in savers.

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.

October 17, 2019

Business & Economy

Applied Graphene Materials reiterates confidence in long-term prospects despite £4.83 million loss

A company working on a so-called wonder substance has revealed financial losses just days after announcing cost-cutting plans – but bosses say they remain confident of its long-term prospects. Applied Graphene Materials made a £4.83 million loss in the year…

February 23, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Sphera building for future after close of £1.9 million funding round

A built environment materials firm has closed a £1.9 million funding round it says will fuel the next phase of its growth.

April 16, 2021

Business & Economy

Five-figure investment sees Iridis Digital launched to tackle dementia

A North East architectural firm has signed up to a joint venture with dementia research specialists at the University of Stirling to form a new company. Space Architects is working with researchers on Iridis Digital Ltd, which brings together architecture,…

August 6, 2019

Uncategorised

Teesside free port announcement hailed as “game changing opportunity”

Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen has welcomed the Government’s plans to create up to ten free ports across the UK, with Teesport set to bid to secure one of the coveted zones. Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss…

April 22, 2021

Business & Economy

New survey launched to gauge business sentiment on Teesside freeport

A new online survey has been launched to gain insights into how the freeport in Teesside will impact business activity across the North East. Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has launched the survey in response to a surge in…

May 11, 2022

Promoted

Executive recruitment that’s a cut above

When synthetic diamond developer Dyman Advanced Materials sought to appoint a chair to support its next growth phase, it turned to recruitment and outsourced talent services provider Jackson Hogg. Working closely with Dr Gary Gibson, Dyman’s founder and chief…