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March 5, 2020

Business & Economy

NGP launches new business energy price comparison website

The team at Northern Gas and Power (NGP) have launched a new business energy price comparison website, BusinessEnergyQuotes.com, which will allow UK SMEs to search for competitive, reliable tariffs in less than 60 seconds. The energy pricing engine uses advancements…

September 6, 2019

Business & Economy

Maven leads Β£750,000 investment in Aero Commerce

Maven Capital Partners has led a Β£750,000 equity investment into innovative ecommerce platform, Aero Commerce Ltd. A total of Β£550,000 was provided via the North East Development Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Maven, Β£200,000…

April 29, 2020

Business & Economy

GivetoLocal giveaways impact upon community sport

Community sport clubs across the UK are flocking to join GiveToLocal as the Tyneside service provider’s innovative #InspiredToGive campaign gathers pace. And the North Shields organisation’s ability to pivot in the face of the coronavirus crisis has captured the imagination…

October 7, 2020

Arts & Culture

Strategic partnerships add strength to community sport revolution

A grassroots sport service is using mutually beneficial collaborations to have a positive impact on communities across the UK. GiveToLocal is working alongside national governing bodies in multiple sports, charities and 12 regional football associations to create further opportunities for…

May 12, 2023

Technology

Giselle Stewart: Game on

Giselle Stewart tells Colin Young why the endeavour represents her dream job, and provides an insight into the ideas and ideology she’s looking to deliver.

November 10, 2015

Business & Economy

ZF TRW to create 130 jobs and double capacity in Sunderland

New extension at the automotive technology company to create recruitment boost on Wearside ZF TRW, the active and passive safety technology division of ZF AG, officially opened the new multi-million pound extension to its Rainton Bridge site this week. The company,…

January 2, 2023

Business & Economy

Interview: Through Thick & Thin Blue Line

One of the North East’s best-known taxi companies celebrated its 60th anniversary before the pandemic. And like so many businesses, Wallsend-based Blueline had to adapt to the unique challenges caused by COVID-19. The family-run company emerged stronger…

January 14, 2021

Business & Economy

Β£1.2 million awarded to North East voluntary, community, and social enterprise projects

More than Β£1.2 million has been awarded by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the North East. The funding has been awarded from the Local Growth Fund VCSE Capital Grant…