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August 7, 2024

Business & Economy

North East engineering firm marks 20 years in business

Washington-based engineering project management firm FEG Global is marking 20 years in business this month. Since its inception in 2004, the family-owned business has grown into an international engineering project management operation with offices in the UK and Europe. Based…

April 6, 2021

Business & Economy

Black and White Engineering bolsters ranks by almost half to meet rising demand

A North East engineering company has reported significant growth, adding 22 people to its workforce in the last 12 months. Black and White Engineering, which has offices in Newcastle, Edinburgh and London, has bolstered its headcount and invested heavily in…

March 24, 2022

Ideas & Observations

British Engines supplies transport to deliver goods to Ukraine

British Engines is delivering around 150 pallets to support Ukrainians caught in Russia's invasion.

September 24, 2024

Business & Economy

Opencast grows revenues to £50 million

Independent technology consultancy Opencast has announced revenues of almost £50 million during its last financial year. According to the firm’s recently published 2023 accounts, turnover increased from £36.3 million to £49.9 million. Tom Lawson, Opencast chief executive, said: “Our people-focused,…

July 30, 2020

Business & Economy

Open North Foundation launched to support businesses affected by COVID-19

North East businesses and lead organisations have come together to create a new not-for-profit and raise funds to support companies recovering from COVID-19. The newly launched Open North Foundation is calling on businesses and individuals throughout the region to pledge…

September 3, 2024

Business & Economy

Opencast secures £32 million DWP contract

Technology consultancy Opencast is set to support the Department for Work and Pensions as part of a major contract worth up to £32 million over the next two years. The Tyneside-headquartered firm will support DWP Digital with teams working…

May 27, 2020

Business & Economy

Greggs reveals plan to reopen 800-stores after coronavirus lockdown

North East-headquartered baker Greggs has revealed plans to reopen hundreds of stores. The company says around 800 outlets are primed to resume trading on June 18. The update comes after the pie, pasty and sausage roll maker, which was founded on…

March 24, 2020

Business & Economy

Sports Direct rows back on opening plans amid coronavirus pandemic

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct empire has performed a U-turn over plans to remain open amid the coronavirus outbreak. The high street retailer had previously suggested it would continue trading from its shops, owing to it being “uniquely…