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A family-owned car dealership group is helping drive forward efforts to support the NHS during the coronavirus outbreak. Wingrove Motor Company has seconded its main distribution centre into a makeshift protective equipment manufacturing hub. Once fully operational, bosses say the site…

A port operator has been honoured for its community work. PD Ports, which owns and oversees Teesport, picked up the communities and reputation accolade at the virtual NEPIC Industry Awards last week. The business was commended by judges for an “outstanding…

An historic bridge builder has seen its commitment to occupational health and safety best practice officially recognised. Cleveland Bridge UK has achieved the international standard ISO45001. Replacing OHSAS 18001, which will be withdrawn in 2021, ISO45001 has been designed to enhance…

Northern Film + Media welcomed the news of the BBC’s plans to commit more to the North and specifically the North East, following the announcement of their ambitious “Across the UK” plan, with cautious optimism. The BBC’s plans will see…

Global metal decorating and coating equipment firm Crabtree, has experienced more export success with the design, supply and installation of a bespoke metal decorating machine for Kenya-based Metal Crowns. Metals and plastics packaging company Metal Crowns, which is headquartered in…

A North East brewery which specialises in handcrafted ale is expanding its business after securing a £35k loan from the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF). The Great North Eastern Brewing Company (GNEB), based on Wellington Road in Gateshead, was established in…

The Northern Powerhouse’s private sector remained on a growth footing in April, according to a report released today (Thursday, May 23). The latest NatWest Northern Powerhouse PMI® survey says companies enjoyed healthy business activity and improved order books last month,…

In a letter from its chairman Nigel Mills, the Forum has called for the abolition of inheritance tax to enable finance being saved by entrepreneurs to pay the tax in the future to be invested now, to support the…