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February 6, 2019

Business & Economy

North East companies could save by switching to electric vehicles

North East SMEs could save thousands of pounds thanks to a new free advice service on using electric vehicles (EVs) for business operations. The Fleet Revolution is a support programme available to SMEs that are registered in County Durham,…

February 4, 2021

Technology

Mobile and content technology company launched to transform customer experiences

A new immersive technology company based in the North East is aiming to transform the way customers engage and experience entertainment, sport, visitor attractions, hospitality and retail. Fame Media Tech, launched by entrepreneur Bryan Hoare, is on a mission to…

September 9, 2019

Business & Economy

Newcastle Building Society reaffirms high street commitment with Stokesley investment

Newcastle Building Society has reiterated its commitment to the high street with the opening of a new branch. The mutual has cut the ribbon to officially open a new site in Stokesley, North Yorkshire. The branch, based over the road from…

July 21, 2020

Technology

Sedgefield company develops technology to detect early signs of osteoporosis

IBEX, the Sedgefield-based medtech company, has demonstrated a new system that can detect early signs of osteoporosis in a clinical trial with researchers from The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. Ibex’s pioneering medical X-ray imaging technology provides an early warning…

July 6, 2019

Uncategorised

Sharp increase in UK landlords coming forward about tax avoidance

New research by accounting firm UHY Hacker Young claims that the number of UK buy-to-let landlords admitting to not paying tax on their rental income has risen by 145 per cent over the past 12 months. It is thought that…

September 28, 2020

Business & Economy

Tees Components bolsters ranks with arrival of apprenticeship duo

A heavy engineer has bolstered its ranks with the addition of two apprentices. Tees Components has welcomed Nieve Williams and Aaron Oakes. The duo have joined the company, based in North Skelton, east Cleveland, as part of its annual apprentice recruitment…

September 16, 2019

Business & Economy

Sintons continues commitment to emerging legal talent with trainee appointments

Four new trainee solicitors have joined Sintons, as the law firm continues its commitment to supporting the development of legal talent. The trainees – Rose Foster, Ellen Marriott, Lewis McKeown and Sam Watts – were all offered training contracts with…

February 18, 2019

Business & Economy

Blossoming new business aids local community

A new business owner is using flower power to inspire and educate a variety of North East community groups. Sunderland-based Alison Hunter is combining her love and passion for floristry and her experience in mental health and social care to…