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December 13, 2021

Build & Sustainability

Tyneside’s North P&I Club fixes sights on net zero

Shipping insurer North P&I Club has announced it aims to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

July 14, 2020

Business & Economy

EBE partners with Cambridge University to transform teaching through new thinking

Evidence Based Education (EBE) is working with Cambridge University to improve the quality of teaching across the world. The Sunderland-based teacher training business has joined forces with Cambridge Assessment International Education to publish a review of what is being dubbed…

October 26, 2020

Technology

Bottlepay launches new micro-payments system

A North East tech company has launched a solution to what it describes as the ‘greatest unsolved problem in finance’. Bottlepay has developed a new app that will solve the problem of micro payments for both retailers and consumers. Micro payments…

July 22, 2021

Ideas & Observations

Cracks in the dam: Hartlepool and the ‘red wall’

Having lost what was once a staunch seat to the Conservatives for the first time in 50+ years, Greg Rosenvinge looks at what's next for the Labour party.

July 22, 2022

Promoted

Civil engineering contractor positioned for growth following senior appointments

Esh Construction is driving on with growth plans after welcoming staff to nine director and senior-level roles. North of England contractor Esh Construction is building on the success of continued growth within its civil engineering division by announcing nine director and…

April 10, 2018

Business & Economy

Northumberland College Extends Free Course Offer for Adults

Northumberland College has introduced a number of new part-time courses for adults. Free courses include autism awareness, food safety and mental health awareness. In addition, a range of online learning courses in health, social and childcare have been added to the…

July 13, 2020

Business & Economy

Port of Tyne proposes ‘virtual’ free trade zone

The Port of Tyne has today (July 13) submitted its response to the Government’s freeport consultation by promoting a ‘virtual’ free trade zone connecting the North East’s areas of economic activity. The Government aims to create up to ten freeports…

May 23, 2022

Business & Economy

Laying the foundations for success

Things are changing across Tees Valley. From the redevelopment of sprawling land near Redcar where steel operators, including Corus and SSI UK, once lit the fires of Teesside industry, to an airport rebuilding its flight itinerary after years of permanent…