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September 11, 2023

Business & Economy

Fastest 50: Celebrating the path to success

As final preparations are made for the unveiling of law firm Ward Hadaway’s latest North East Fastest 50 list, Steven Hugill speaks to partner and programme lead Damien Charlton about the value of showcasing companies’ successes and the…

May 15, 2017

Business & Economy

Watergate secures UK-first British Standards Institute kitemark for composite flood defence doors

Watergate Flood Solutions, based on the Holystone Estate, already has an established customer base for its flood defence products, and this is now set to expand rapidly following the award of British Standard Institute (BSI) PAS1188-1-2014 for its composite…

February 13, 2019

Business & Economy

Drain Doctor signs Armed Forces Covenant to reinforce commitment to UK Armed Forces community

In recognition of its commitment to help military veterans transition into the workplace, Drain Doctor Newcastle & Sunderland has signed the Armed Forces Covenant to pledge that Armed Forces personnel, veterans, reservists and their families will be treated fairly…

October 14, 2022

Arts & Culture

‘He’s a comedy genius, not a cantankerous old figure’ – Ian Hislop and Nick Newman on new play celebrating Spike Milligan

With his battles against the BBC, the State and authority, his notoriously archaic and offbeat humour and satire, it is no wonder the Spike Milligan story has fascinated Ian Hislop and his long-term co-writer Nick Newman, writes Colin Young.

June 23, 2020

Business & Economy

£3.5 million engineering test centre in Gateshead nears completion

A £3.5 million Gateshead engineering assembly and test centre has reached a key phase of construction following the completion of the structural steel framework. The 48,000sq ft purpose-built centre is being developed to enable Express Engineering to maintain growth and…

March 8, 2021

Business & Economy

ISOCOM to provide communications systems for international space missions

A North East optoelectronic component manufacturer is working with Northumbria University to develop the world’s first commercially available laser-based satellite communication system. Peterlee-based ISOCOM specialises in developing radiation-hard and hi-reliability products, which can withstand vibration, shock, extreme temperatures, and radiation…

June 24, 2019

Business & Economy

Members appointed to Youth Board to help shape Common Room development

Ten members of the North East business community have been appointed to a Youth Board to help shape the re-development of one of Newcastle’s oldest institutions. The Common Room, which has taken over the Mining Institute in Newcastle, is leading…

January 14, 2021

Business & Economy

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

More than £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…