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April 30, 2020

Business & Economy

Community FoundationĀ Coronavirus funds top Ā£1 million

The Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and NorthumberlandĀ today (April 30) announced thatĀ itsĀ coronavirusĀ fundsĀ to supportĀ local charities and communityĀ organisations working withĀ vulnerable peopleĀ affected by COVID-19Ā have topped Ā£1 million. The foundation has already given outĀ Ā£256,000Ā toĀ 31Ā groups across Tyne…

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…

March 8, 2024

Feature

The Rheal deal

Charlotte Bailey and future husband Sean Ali were still students when they started to experiment with health store superfood powders in their kitchen. Here, Colin Young speaks to the couple about Rheal Superfoods, how the company spawned during their university days and how the multi-million-pound venture is expanding to help improve health journeys the world over.

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,…

October 22, 2018

Business & Economy

University support helps company to innovate

An engineering company is bringing a new offshore product to the market thanks to the support of Teesside University. Darlington-based Ardmore Craig was set up in 2010 and provides a range of services to the offshore oil and gas, renewable…

January 7, 2022

Business & Economy

Close to the edge ā€“ bridging the digital transformation divide in the North East

The North East and its hinterland have many economic advantages, including an enthusiastic and often highly-skilled workforce, and a low-cost base, writes Simon Michie, chief technology officer at Newcastle-basedĀ Pulsant. But the regionā€™s rejuvenation risks being undermined by the continuing North-South…

August 20, 2020

Business & Economy

Neville Hall redevelopment nears completion with new funding

The redevelopment of an historic Newcastle building has taken a step towards completion thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players. Grade II listed Neville Hall, which was built between 1869 and 1872 to provide…

November 27, 2018

Business & Economy

Inspirational managing director celebrates 20 years at North East business as company grows from strength to strengthĀ 

Kim Davis, managing director at North East based Explain Market Research is celebrating 20 years at the business as the company continues to dominate in the utility sector as well as announcing new high-profile clients in fashion and banking…