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This section is dedicated to business news from members of the North East Chamber of Commerce. To submit your press releases and articles, email NECC at submissions@necc.co.uk
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North East Hair Extensions Firm Secures Lucrative Website
08-09-2010
A North East company, which is now recognised as the UK’s leading on-line seller of hair extensions, has bought one of the country’s most expensive w...
ACCA Exemption for University of Sunderland Business School
08-09-2010
The University of Sunderland’s Business School has been awarded full exemption from all nine papers of the Association of Chartered and Certified Acc...
BA (Hons) Students Receive a Business BOOST
07-09-2010
Teesside University students have an extra boost to their confidence, thanks to a funded programme.
Gentles Brothers Find a Working Link with Tesco
07-09-2010
Two brothers in their fifties from Stockton who were both made redundant and faced months of unemployment have found new jobs at the multi-million po...
Solicitor Expands with York Acquisition
07-09-2010
A fast-growing firm of solicitors has gained a key presence in York with the purchase of a law firm in the city.
Steel Support Helps Save Corus Sports & Social Centre from Closure
06-09-2010
Hundreds of regulars at the Corus Sports & Social Centre in Dormanstown, Redcar are celebrating since the popular club was saved from closure with th...
Pitbull Studio Isn’t Clowning Around
06-09-2010
New games developer Pitbull Studio Limited, recently formed by Robert Troughton, has announced its first contract, a circus game using the next-gener...
Commanding Officer of 3 Rifles to Give Talk on Afghanistan
03-09-2010
Lt. Col. Nick Kitson, Commanding Officer of the Third Battalion of The Rifles, will give a talk on the evening of 8 September in Durham Town Hall.
Mech-Tool Wins £2.3m Renewable Energy Contract
03-09-2010
An engineering company specialising in the modular design and manufacture of acoustic, blast and fire-rated products has won a major order in the off...
North East Golf Show Tees Off in September
02-09-2010
The first North East Golf Show is taking place on Sunday 26 September 2010 at Middlesbrough Riverside Football Stadium.
Backing with a Smile for North East Art Fair
02-09-2010
Private companies and public organisations are uniting to support this year’s NewcastleGateshead Art Fair – set to attract a record number of UK gall...
Gordon Brown Helps Property Business Make the Most of its Assets
02-09-2010
Leading North East law firm, Gordon Brown Associates has helped a North East based property firm divest and expand in order to move forward in the cu...
Engineers at the Hub of Contract for New Armoured Vehicles
24-08-2010
A North East engineering company has supplied forgings in support of an urgent order for a new fleet of armoured vehicles for troops in Afghanistan.
Tesco Selects ORTEC to Optimize its Supply Chain
23-08-2010
ORTEC, London UK, announced today that Tesco, the UK’s biggest retailer and the world’s third largest grocery retailer, has selected ORTEC Advanced P...
New Marketing Firm Offers Sweet Smell of Success
23-08-2010
A newly formed marketing consultancy in County Durham is offering a sweet deal to businesses looking to improve their marketing activity in the North...
PD Ports Seeks Chain Reaction for Teesside
23-08-2010
PD Ports, one of the major companies driving Teesside’s ambition to become a centre of excellence for the European wind energy sector, recently hoste...
Port of Tyne Welcomes P&O Cruises
17-08-2010
The Port of Tyne is set to welcome its first cruise call from P&O cruises. The Artemis will arrive on the Tyne 18 August, as part of a successful sel...
Children’s Charity Says ‘Come Golf with us’…
17-08-2010
Golf enthusiasts are being asked to dust off their clubs and head to Slaley Hall to be part of an all day golf extravaganza organised by a Wearside c...
Potential Award for North-East Based Technology Company
16-08-2010
Genisys Technology Ltd, the Newcastle upon Tyne based specialist supplier of Total Document Management IT solutions has been nominated for a technolo...
Social Networking a Powerful Tool for Recruitment Company
16-08-2010
North East England recruitment company TechConsult UK has turned to social networking in its efforts to place workers with companies across the world
‘Concrete’ Plans for Darlington Company’s Growth
12-08-2010
One of the UK’s fastest-growing restoration and high level maintenance firms is launching a new division to cope with a major influx of work since th...
North East Publisher Launches New Regional Training Prospectus
09-08-2010
A newly founded educational publisher, specialising in the 14-19-year old market, has launched a new regional training prospectus.
University of Sunderland Announces Fresher’s Fayre Exhibition Opportunities
28-07-2010
The University of Sunderland has announced that its University Fresher’s Fayre will take place on the 29th September 2010.
PD Ports Nominated for Global Port Award
26-07-2010
PD Ports, the North East UK port operator, has been short-listed in the global “Port Operator of the Year” category in the Lloyd’s List 2010 Maritime...
Double Award for Engineering Company
23-07-2010
A North East engineering company has gained double recognition for its management systems.
Work Begins on £48m University Development
23-07-2010
Preparations are underway for work on a landmark £48million University development in Durham City which will sustain 200 construction jobs in the loc...
Stress Relief for North East Employees
22-07-2010
A North East management consultancy with an international reputation for supporting leaders through difficult times, is warning that that not only ha...
Metro Radio Arena Ranked 10th Place in the World!
22-07-2010
Metro Radio Arena is now officially in 10th place as one of the world’s busiest venues, ranked by paid attendance figures published by Pollstar magaz...
Executel Scoops Top Industry Award
22-07-2010
Leading North East communications specialist Executel has received national recognition after winning a top award at the annual Mitel(r) UK Channel P...
Durham University Renews Appeal for Stolen Books and Manuscripts
21-07-2010
Durham University has made a renewed appeal for the return of six historic books and manuscripts stolen more 10 years ago.
BIB Team on the Up
21-07-2010
Insurance and financial advice specialists BIB are leading the way as their staff achieve a raft of professional qualifications.
Broken Toys and Furniture Recycled into Fleeces and Sleeping Bags
21-07-2010
Once the summer season comes to an end and the warm weather begins to fade, we are often left with kids’ old or broken plastic toys, as well as a hea...
‘Team Stone’ Uses Pedal Power to Raise Funds for Darlington Hospice
21-07-2010
Five fitness fanatics at Darlington-based Stone Technical Services recently swapped their tools for bikes to raise money for St Teresa’s Hospice in t...
North East Online Company on Course for Growth
20-07-2010
A North East company, which is now recognised as the UK’s leading on-line seller of hair extensions, has announced plans for expansion.
World-First for Local Training Company
20-07-2010
A North East company has responded to calls from leading oil and gas companies to become the first in the world to create an approved insulation trai...
Relax and Unwind with a Little Help from Life Store
20-07-2010
NHS Middlesbrough is offering free acupuncture sessions to help people combat stress and anxiety.
Bishop Skinner Acquired by National Group
20-07-2010
Newcastle based insurance broker, Bishop Skinner has been acquired by Independent insurance intermediary Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV).
Going to Extreme Lengths for Charity
19-07-2010
Six members of the North East business community recently cycled the length of the country, from Land’s End to John O’Groats, in a bid to raise £20,0...
Volunteers Go Wild!
19-07-2010
Residents living near a wildlife hotspot received a boost when caring volunteers from a Teesside-based housing group gave the area a facelift.
Adam Named as Winner of Innovative Future Leaders Scheme
19-07-2010
Coast & Country has given teenager Adam Pearce the chance of a lifetime – his first step on the career ladder.
Sintons Clean up for CHUF’s Charity
14-07-2010
Staff at Sintons LLP raised several hundred pounds for charity by becoming a ‘clean-up squad’ for the evening.
A Quantum Leap for First Class Steve
13-07-2010
First class law graduate from the University of Sunderland, Steve Oliver, has won the Quantum Law LLP Best Equity and Trusts Student award for his ou...
Award Recognises Outstanding Achievement
12-07-2010
The Learning Development Team at The Work Place, Newton Aycliffe have won an award in recognition of their work with Tees Valley students for their i...
Durham Celebrates Return of Shakespeare First Folio
12-07-2010
Durham University is celebrating today after a rare 17th Century First Folio of Shakespeare’s plays was returned more than ten years after being stol...
Seven Contract Wins for SURGO
09-07-2010
June proved to be a busy month for leading contractor, SURGO Construction, as it secured a number of new contract wins.
£1.76m for Pioneering Recycling Project
09-07-2010
A team at Teesside University has received £1.76m to carry out work to find innovative new uses for industrial and domestic waste in North East Engla...
Visualsoft Bucks the Recruitment Trend
08-07-2010
Visualsoft, the multi award-winning eCommerce agency, is bucking the current recruitment trend by actively seeking to create entry-level positions an...
Thriving at Five
08-07-2010
Innovative North East recruitment consultancy Catalyst is beating the odds and the economy making it past the five year mark in business.
Event Company R&B Builds on Success with CIH
08-07-2010
Despite the forecasts of doom and gloom all around, events, production and communication experts, R&B Group, have just completed a very successful co...
North East Charities Benefit From Everest Challenge
08-07-2010
Charities across the North East have received a huge boost – thanks to the adventurous spirit of one of the region’s top business bosses
William Tracey Group Expand North East Operations
06-07-2010
Scottish waste management firm, The William Tracey Group, has expanded it’s Hazardous waste operations into the North East of England following the a...
Transport Group Emerges Stronger from the Recession
05-07-2010
A Tees Valley transport business has emerged stronger from one of its toughest ever challenges.
Dedicated Fundraiser Revs up Cash for Great North Air Ambulance
05-07-2010
A dedicated charity fundraiser and employee of JenningsFord has once again boosted funds for a local charity after taking part in his fifth consecuti...
Growing Newcastle Agency Singled out Alongside Saatchi and Saatchi
02-07-2010
Different, one of the North East’s leading marketing and communication companies, has again scooped two prestigious awards despite facing stiff compe...
BHSF’s Dozen Good Reasons to Celebrate
02-07-2010
The importance of staff training and development to a Birmingham-based company has just been highlighted by 12 employees passing NVQs.
Tea Time for Vortex Valves’ Wye Line Diverter
01-07-2010
Tea and coffee merchant, Taylors of Harrogate, recently recruited Vortex Valves to assist in improving their tea transfer system at its North Yorkshi...
Service Department Receives Prestigious Award from Ford
01-07-2010
When it comes to providing exceptional customer service, staff at JenningsFord Direct are in a league of their own – and they’ve got the award to pro...
Chartered Surveyors Join Forces to Market New Business Park
25-06-2010
Commercial property specialist Carver Commercial has been appointed to help market a flexible workspace business park in the region.
Hair Company Win Entrepreneurial Challenge
23-06-2010
A North East business which is going from strength to strength has been named the Wearside winner of an entrepreneurial competition.
A Special Win for King Design
23-06-2010
After a competitive three-way pitch, Cramlington-based King Design Associates have successfully been appointed by The Specials Laboratory to develop ...
New Academy Pushes All the Right Buttons
23-06-2010
North East digital businesses are set to benefit from a new initiative which will create a highly skilled workforce for one of the region’s fastest g...
Graphic Design Firm Flexes Muscles at Highland Games
22-06-2010
A Teesside company is flexing its muscles following a £25,000 contract to design literature and carry out marketing for a major two-day Highland Game...
Central Location Pays Off for Solicitor
22-06-2010
A family law firm says opening a central Middlesbrough office has led to a notable increase in clients.
University First Outside London for Coroners' Law
21-06-2010
The University of Sunderland Law School is bringing new life to coroners’ law by being the only university outside London to offer it as part of its ...
Leading Lawyer Addresses National Conference
21-06-2010
The Compulsory Purchase Association (CPA) hosts its eighth national conference in London today (16 June) with speakers from some of the country’s top...
Finance Sector Ready to Change…
21-06-2010
A leading North East management consultant has reported a huge increase in demand for its services from companies wanting to manage stress and change...
Executel Wins Global PrismTech Contract
16-06-2010
Leading unified communications specialist Executel is celebrating after securing a global service provider contract with leading software integration...
Northumberland Leader Launches Esh Group’s £1.5m Northumberland HQ
15-06-2010
Exactly a year to the day that he announced Esh Group’s proposals Cllr Jeff Reid, Leader of Northumberland County Council today launches the new Nort...
Muckle LLP Advises on £3.6m Sale of Fone Logistics Ltd
12-06-2010
Leading North East commercial law firm Muckle LLP has acted for the owners of Northumberland based Fone Logistics Ltd on its £3.6 million sale to Dai...
Considerate Constructors Award for Decent Homes Work
12-06-2010
Major refurbishments on a Wear Valley housing estate were carried out with such care they have won a Considerate Contractors award.
PD Ports Attracts Northern Europe’s Largest Feeder Operator to Teesport
12-06-2010
PD Ports has announced a new container feeder service into Teesport by Unifeeder, one of Europe’s largest feeder operations.
600 Jobs Planned in Darlington-Based Firm’s Expansion
12-06-2010
Teesside University has scored a hat trick, clinching three top placed Marketing awards at the 20th anniversary HEIST awards in Manchester last night
Get Set Kids Celebrate 1st Birthday Success
11-06-2010
Get Set Kids magazine based in Newton Aycliffe is about to celebrate its successful first year in business.
Go North East Launches Regions’ First Smartcard Bus Ticket
10-06-2010
Go North East became the first bus operator in the North East of England to introduce smartcard ticketing on its buses today. Called 'the Key’, the s...
Greggs Directors Get on Their Bikes
10-06-2010
A team of Greggs staff are cycling a mammoth 900 miles relay around the UK, visiting every Greggs bakery to raise money for BBC Children in Need and ...
Schools are All Ears for Storyphones
09-06-2010
An award-winning County Durham company has achieved a turnover of £1.6m in the first 15 months of trading with its inventive StoryPhones system for c...
Durham Fan’s Winning Catch at the ‘Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground’
08-06-2010
Cricket fan Robin Harker can sit watching his treasured Durham County Cricket Club beaming with pride this season, safe in the knowledge that he play...
Customs House Dresses up a Business Opportunity
08-06-2010
One of the North East’s leading theatres has come up with a unique scheme to prove that when it comes to an original business opportunity there is no...
Managing at the World Cup
07-06-2010
Andrew Twineham, Partner of Jacksons Law Firm with offices in Stockton & Newcastle is advising employers that they need to prepare for the World Cup.
Law Society Recognition for Family Lawyer
07-06-2010
A family lawyer at North East law firm Gordon Brown Associates has been added to an important Law Society panel.
NUFC Scoops Major Hospitality Award
07-06-2010
Catering and events services at St James’ Park have proved they’re really on the ball – after scooping a major award.
Pearsons Win Yorkshire Water Recruitment Contract
07-06-2010
Leading employer communications and digital specialist Pearsons has won a contract from Yorkshire Water to provide recruitment advertising services a...
Fire-Fighter David Tackles Global Warming with New Business
07-06-2010
A North East fire-fighter is helping to combat global warming by setting up his own renewable energy firm with the help of UK Steel Enterprise.
Local Solicitors Take up Castles Challenge Triathlon
04-06-2010
Two teams from Swinburne Maddison are facing the challenge of a lifetime as they gear up to take part in the Castles Challenge Triathlon this Sunday.
University Oscars Hat-Trick for Teesside
02-06-2010
Teesside University has scored a hat trick, clinching three top placed Marketing awards at the 20th anniversary HEIST awards in Manchester last night
Teesside Business Receives Investment for Future Growth
01-06-2010
Experts from Tait Walker Corporate Finance and national law firm Dickinson Dees LLP, have recently helped Teesside-based temporary accommodation busi...
Giant Stride for Expanding PR Agency
27-05-2010
One of North East England’s fastest growing public relations agencies has undergone a major facelift after taking on new staff and trebling turnover ...
Newcastle Company Comes up Smelling of ‘Roses’ After Winning Major Industry Awards
26-05-2010
Different, one of the North East’s leading marketing and communication agencies, has become the only one in the region to scoop two top industry acco...
Muckle LLP Excels a Great ‘Deal’
25-05-2010
Leading North East commercial law firm Muckle LLP has announced a record breaking first quarter in deal activity for 2010.
Finance Sector Ready to Change
25-05-2010
A leading North East management consultant has reported a huge increase in demand for its services from companies wanting to manage stress and change...
Wedding Company's Expansion Plans Beckon
24-05-2010
Two Darlington companies have joined forces to increase their offering to customers and provide opportunities to support and grow each other’s busine...
Emirates Sees North East Services Continuing to Climb
24-05-2010
Emirates Airline saw passenger numbers from the North East jump by 20% in the first quarter of 2010.
GENI Celebrates First Birthday
23-05-2010
Performance and leadership development company GENI – Good Enough Never Is, has celebrated its first anniversary in business by launching a new servi...
Vehicle Leasing Firm Grows 27%
23-05-2010
A North-East vehicle leasing company has grown its business by more than a quarter – despite seeing competitors go out of business at an alarming rat...
Investing in Technology is Part of Motor Group’s On-Going Programme
22-05-2010
Jennings Motor Group has invested in a new computer system at its service and parts departments across the region.
Alnmaritec Supplies Two New Fast Patrol Boats to Yemen Development to Be First in UK
22-05-2010
Alnmaritec Limited, which is recognised as one of the UK's leading specialist boat builders, announced recently that it has supplied two new fast pat...
Wilton Centre’s Multi Million Pound Process Industries Development to Be First in UK
21-05-2010
A leading north east science and business park is making a significant investment in a new development to nurture new business opportunities within t...
Newcastle University Business School Receives International Recognition
21-05-2010
Newcastle University Business School is celebrating after being awarded a highly prized accreditation from an international body that certifies busin...
Executel Builds on Its Success with Thompson Contract
21-05-2010
North East unified communications firm Executel has successfully completed a £44k voice and data installation project for the region’s leading indepe...
Coast & Country to Hold Journey to Excellence Master Classes
18-05-2010
Coast & Country Housing, one of the largest housing and regeneration companies in the North East, is holding master classes to share its Journey to E...
Work Placement Student Secures Training Contract
18-05-2010
When 24 year old Helen Milburn applied for a work placement with Jacksons Law Firm, she never dreamt it would end in her being offered a training con...
Teeside University Students Develop Ethically Sourced Water
18-05-2010
Two Teesside University students are hoping their drinks business will take off so they can pour a percentage of their profits back into projects in ...
Axis Security Office Launch in Newcastle Welcomed by Lord Mayor
18-05-2010
The Lord Mayor of Newcastle officially welcomed Axis Security, one of the UK’s fastest growing manned guarding businesses, to Newcastle at the openin...
Newcastle Design Student Provides Window Dressing for Market Street
17-05-2010
Vacant shop windows on Market Street in Newcastle have been put to good use to promote the city and display the home-grown creative talent of one of ...
Plan Ahead for Tall Ships Parking
17-05-2010
People intending to travel by car to the Tall Ships Races in Hartlepool this summer can now pre-book their park and ride places.
Pioneering Legal Clinic to Launch
06-05-2010
Free legal and financial planning advice is being offered to people in and around Darlington as part of a pioneering initiative launched by one of th...
Green Juice Company Leads the Way with Environmentally Friendly Products
06-05-2010
The Ashington based frozen drinks company Northumbrian Ice Cream who are responsible for the Polar Krush drink brand are now leading the way in envir...
Chance for Young People to Explore Creative Careers
05-05-2010
The Customs House recently gave young people from the region a chance to look at another avenue of carerr choices at a recent two day event.
North East Law Firm Dress to Impress to Raise Money for Charity
05-05-2010
Gordon Brown Associates teamed up with Fenwick department store and Franco’s Terrace Bar and Restaurant in Newcastle, to raise money for Percy Hedley...
Sponsorship Hits Right Note for Youth Choir
05-05-2010
A harmonious partnership with the north east’s leading science and business park has given some welcome new backing to a group of young singers.
Football Venue Secures National Award
04-05-2010
Sunderland AFC’s Stadium of Light has received national recognition for excellence as a business and events facility at the glittering Enjoy England ...
Fabrick Boosts Jobs for Young People
04-05-2010
Youth unemployment is being tackled by a Middlesbrough-based housing group in partnership with Middlesbrough Council.
Aspers is Fighting Fit with £20 Million Boost for the Region
04-05-2010
After more than four years in Newcastle, which have seen it become the most popular casino outside London, Aspers at The Gate is now worth more than ...
Old Buildings Needing the Stone Treatment Help Business Grow
04-05-2010
Stone Technical Services’ conservation division has experienced exceptional growth in the last year as more ancient and historic buildings fall victi...
Celebrate South Tyneside in Cookson Parade
03-05-2010
Life in South Tyneside is to be celebrated in art and dance in this year’s Cookson Parade and South Tyneside Council is now appealing for residents o...
Newcastle Casino Gets £1.5 Million Makeover
30-04-2010
From next month, Newcastle residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a brand new entertainment venue in the city when the existing Grosvenor Casin...
A&P Tyne Wins Major Order
30-04-2010
A multi-million pound order to refit two Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Bangladeshi Navy has been won by a North East ship repair yard.
New Harley-Davidson Dealership Moves up a Gear
30-04-2010
Business is booming at the local branch of Harley-Davidson to such an extent that the new owners are upping sticks and relocating to a brand new £2m ...
Duchess of Northumberland Opens Award Winning Incubation Centre
30-04-2010
Berwick WorkSpace North, Northumberland’s only dedicated business incubation centre, was officially opened by the Duchess of Northumberland this week
Design Company Enjoy a Royal Success
28-04-2010
A leading media and design agency is celebrating a successful 10 year reign by announcing extensive plans for company expansion.
Business is Heating up for Pawletts
27-04-2010
A well-established Guisborough central heating and fireplace company is pushing for further growth after investing more than £25,000 in new branding,...
Racing for the Charity Prize
27-04-2010
A team of ladies from Dale & Valley Homes is in serious training for a great charity event.
Steve Cram Seals Success for Students in Trinidad
27-04-2010
Steve Cram, Chancellor of The University of Sunderland, stressed the importance of international partnerships this week when he travelled to Trinidad...
Creative Agency Head Drives for Public Sector Design Buying Shake-Up
27-04-2010
The head of a north east creative agency is backing a national campaign to make greater use of regional design talent.
LSH Employee to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro for Charity
26-04-2010
An employee of national commercial property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) is preparing to embark on the challenge of a lifetime by climbing...
Devereux Architects Leads the Way with Sustainability
26-04-2010
North East architectural practice, Devereux Architects is leading the way in the building industry by setting a precedent for the design and construc...
Henry Williams Presses the Button for Increased Output
26-04-2010
A North East engineering company is pressing ahead with plans to increase output after a major investment in machinery.
North Shields Outperforms Hampstead in House Price Predictions
26-04-2010
It may not carry the same postcode-kudos as a leafy London suburb but when property experts compared the forecasts of similar specification propertie...
Persuasion Welcomes a Real North-East-Ender
26-04-2010
Persuasion Public Relations has welcomed a new member to its ranks with Newcastle University graduate Stephen Holland joining the team to provide sup...
Student Experience Praised as Durham Named Top 4 UK University
24-04-2010
Durham University has won praise for the all-round experience it offers students after being named one of the UK’s top universities in a new league t...
Chemical Makers Tie Up with UK Agency for Trade Promotion
23-04-2010
A delegation from North East of England Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC) on Wednesday inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Gujarat Chemical Assoc...
De-Icing Leaders Win Queen’s Award for Enterprise
21-04-2010
A North-East company has been awarded the ultimate accolade, with the conferment today of the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Interna...
North East Company Lands 300 New Customers in First 90 Days
20-04-2010
Mintprice.com, the first ever cost comparison site for office supplies, launched in January, is now seeing around 30 new customers join every week, a...
Ferry Arrives from Norway!
20-04-2010
What do you do when you’re stuck because air traffic is grounded; trains are fully booked and the only ferry route from Norway to the North East clos...
Gateshead College Tasked with Bridging Skills Gap
20-04-2010
Over the past decade Newcastle Gateshead has blossomed as a creative hotspot driven by a need for the region to redefine itself following the decline...
Winn Solicitors Shortlisted for Most Innovative use of Software
20-04-2010
Local specialist road traffic accident solicitors, Winn Solicitors have been shortlisted for Most Innovative Use of Software: Claims Management Compa...
Flagship Concert Nears Capacity
19-04-2010
Standard passes for the North East’s sole stadium concert of 2010 were left at ‘very limited’ availability today after promoters for US chart star Pi...
Cash for Community Groups
16-04-2010
More than £1,200 is being shared by four community groups across Wear Valley thanks to the Better Homes, Better Lives Fund.
Business Lessons Are Out of This World
16-04-2010
Children at a North-East primary school have been exploring an alien world... thanks to a leading businesswoman.
New Careers Result From Unique Courses for Redundant Managers
14-04-2010
New companies and new jobs for the north east are among the excellent results for formerly redundant managers and directors who took part in a unique...
Developing from Student to Dean of School
13-04-2010
Dr Mark Simpson has been apppointed the new Dean of the School of Social Sciences & Law at Teesside University following his time as a student at the...
Young People Join Wear Valley Company
13-04-2010
Two more young people have started work recently at a Wear Valley Company whose record in taking on apprentices means it has reached the finals of a ...
£70,000 UK Steel Investment for Hartlepool Company
12-04-2010
A Hartlepool company, expanding rapidly thanks to its innovative range of environmentally-friendly products, has secured an investment of £70,000 fr...
Stark Reality Check at 44 for Britain’s Savers
12-04-2010
The cold reality about the need to save hits at 44 years of age, according to national research carried out by Newcastle Building Society.
North East Company Makes it into the Top Twenty
12-04-2010
Creative PR company Cool Blue has been named one of the top twenty agencies in the UK.
PD Ports Offers a Grand Donation to Redcar RNLI
09-04-2010
PD Ports has recently celebrated achieving more than 1,000 accident free days within its engineering teams at Teesport and Hartlepool. In recognitio...
Collaboration is Business Model of the Future
08-04-2010
Two North East businesses are reaping the benefits of working in a truly collaborative way to win new contracts.
Rewarded for Being Better
08-04-2010
Stokesley based branding agency, Better is celebrating after winning another top business award.
Project Kicks Boredom and Bad Behaviour into Touch
07-04-2010
A unique project involving Teesside Athletic Football Club, Cleveland Police and UK Steel Enterprise is tackling unemployment and anti-social behavio...
Pink Announces Stadium of Light Support Acts
06-04-2010
US chart sensation Pink has revealed a duo of high profile support acts for her in-demand Stadium of Light performance on Friday 11 June.
Road Shows are Flipping Good
05-04-2010
“Flipchart Road Shows are a great way to meet clients and do business,” according to research conducted by South Tyneside Business Forum.
Law Firm Helps on Pioneering £464m Hospital
05-04-2010
Law firm Ward Hadaway has played a key role on a pioneering £464m new hospital is set to become a model for 21st century healthcare.
New Parliament Post in Memory of Local MP
02-04-2010
A new fellowship post in memory of the late Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP Ashok Kumar has been unveiled by IChemE (the Institution of Che...
CTC Marine Projects wins at Tees Valley heat of North East Business Awards
31-03-2010
CTC Marine Projects (a Member of Trico Marine Group) has been awarded winner of the Export Award at the Tees Valley heat of the North East of England...
New Seaward Investment Keeps Pace with Growing Demand
30-03-2010
Investment in new electronic production technology is helping to boost jobs and diversify the product range of one of County Durham’s leading manufac...
TechConsult UK Helps Redundant Steelworker Land New Job After Just 24 hours
30-03-2010
When Chris Watson lost his job at a doomed steelworks, he feared he would be out of work for a long time. Yet, remarkably, he landed an interview wit...
New Businesses Spring up With Help From Steel Fund
30-03-2010
Several budding entrepreneurs have already taken the plunge and are starting their own businesses with help from UK Steel Enterprise’s new Regenerati...
Energy Management Business Re-Energises South Tyneside Economy
29-03-2010
An energy brokerage company from Jarrow is re-energising South Tyneside’s economy by helping local and national businesses become more environmentall...
Newcastle Building Society’s New Flagship Branch Opens
29-03-2010
One of Newcastle Building Society’s oldest customers, and one of the region’s best-known footballers have teamed up to officially open the Society’s ...
Innovative Design for Windy Bank Test Mast Protecting Local Birds
27-03-2010
More than 300 rotating circular discs are set to help protect birdlife in the vicinity of a proposed wind farm development in Teesdale.
Darlington Restoration Specialists Fly High with Training
27-03-2010
Staff at one of the UK’s most prominent restoration and specialist maintenance companies, based in Darlington, have been undertaking strict training ...
Shotton Surface Mine Reaches One Million Tonne Landmark
26-03-2010
Workers at the Shotton Surface Mine in Northumberland have marked a major milestone after extracting the millionth tonne of coal from the site after ...
Big Fish Little Fish in Charity Swim
26-03-2010
A North East-based IT solutions firm is hoping to make a splash when its husband and wife team take part in a charity swimathon next month.
Datawright Reaches New Heights
26-03-2010
North East software specialists Datawright are aiming to further increase their global footprint by expanding their software sales into Asia.
PD Logistics Wins Safety Award for Second Year
26-03-2010
The North Lincolnshire Health & Safety Group has presented PD Logistics with its annual Health & Safety award, recognising the Company’s commitment t...
National Railway Museum Wins at Rough Guide Awards
26-03-2010
Locomotion: the National Railway Museum at Shildon, County Durham, has been named the Best Free Venue in the UK in the first ever Rough Guide to Acce...
Landmark Station Arrives with Help from Ward Hadaway
25-03-2010
Law firm Ward Hadaway has played a major part in the creation of a new multi-million pound showpiece station for the Tyne and Wear Metro.
Queue This Way for Quorum Q Card
23-03-2010
Thousands of staff at England’s biggest speculative office development can now benefit from a variety of North East treats with the launch of the bus...
Sintons Strengthens Employment Team and Launches “Assero”
23-03-2010
Sintons LLP has made two new senior appointments in its Employment Department, Helen Kay and Mike O’Beirne.
Great North Air Ambulance Sets the Challenge
22-03-2010
The Great North Air Ambulance has partnered with the Teesdale Team Challenge for their inaugural event that will bring different companies from aroun...
BiB Insurance Brokers Makes Notable Charity Donation
19-03-2010
A seven-year-old boy with a rare eye condition has inspired a company charity team to raise money in his honour.
Alnmaritec Sets Course for Further Expansion
19-03-2010
A north east boat builder which has tripled its workforce over the last four years is charting a course towards further sustained growth by targeting...
Dedicated Duo Strengthen Sales Team at Jennings
18-03-2010
JenningsFord has further strengthened its sales team with two new recruits.
New Dean Aims to Make Teesside the Number One Choice
18-03-2010
Dr Simon Stobart is Teesside University's new Dean of the School of Computing. He will be overseeing a School that offers a diverse portfolio of cour...
Durham Interior Designer Brings Dubai Luxury to Unique North Yorkshire Hotel
18-03-2010
A Durham interior design firm has helped to bring a taste of the middle east to a luxury North Yorkshire hotel as part of a £250,000 refurbishment pr...
College Makes Britain's Best Public Sector Business List
16-03-2010
A Tyneside college is the only North East business to make it into an influential Sunday Times’ list naming Britain’s best public sector businesses.
Muckle LLP Advises on Robson Brown Deal
15-03-2010
Leading North East commercial law firm Muckle LLP has advised Alan Brown and Stuart Robson on the sale of their Newcastle-based, marketing agency Rob...
North East IT Firm Only Silver Partner in UK
15-03-2010
Advantex Network Solutions Ltd’s success in selling state-of-the-art IP (Internet Protocol) based CCTV and security surveillance equipment has been r...
Winning Ways at Teesside University
09-03-2010
Teesside University is continuing its winning ways with two of its Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associates - Sara Zarei and Alex Brown - gain...
Ward Hadaway Contract Win Built on Firm Foundation
09-03-2010
Leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has won a contract to provide legal services to housebuilding giant Barratt Developments PLC.
Energy & Process Business Moves into The North East
08-03-2010
Costain, one of the UK's leading engineering and construction groups, has established a new North East operation for its Energy & Process business.
E-learning Company Urges Businesses to Use Their Ed on Equality
08-03-2010
E-learning specialists Bright Creatives have teamed up with their training partners to develop a new online Equality and Diversity training course
PD Ports Crowned at ASDA National Carrier Awards
08-03-2010
PD Ports, the operator of North East port, Teesport, has been crowned as the ‘Most Outstanding Service Carrier of the Year’ in 2009 by leading UK ret...
New Course Helps Women Have Their Own Personal Space
08-03-2010
Two north east business partners are celebrating International Women’s Day by launching a new course to help women be happy.
Mayor Opens New City Estate Agents
06-03-2010
The Mayor of Durham has welcomed a new estate agency to the city saying it will help the area to prosper. BHP Home is in Claypath and was officially ...
JenningsFord Business Manager Rewarded for Loyalty
05-03-2010
A member of staff at JenningsFord Direct in South Shields has been rewarded for his loyalty to the company.
David Bellamy Backs Eco Friendly Country Estate
04-03-2010
Dr David Bellamy OBE is supporting plans for Waterfalls Country Estate, an eco friendly, luxury holiday resort in the heart of Northumberland.
BHP Law Back Blueprint Awards
04-03-2010
A competition to find stars of enterprise at Durham University has received a welcome boost after joining forces with a major regional law firm.
Magic Set to Make a Splash in Region's Schools
04-03-2010
Stone Technical Services is launching a new department in the company to cope with the growing demand for electronic systems protection, or surge pro...
Region's Longest Serving IT Company Celebrates Move
03-03-2010
The North East’s longest standing IT company this week celebrated its official relocation with a special event highlighting the next generation of co...
Local Consultants Celebrate Opening of Eldon Square’s St Andrew’s Way
03-03-2010
Consulting engineers Cundall are celebrating the opening of St Andrew’s Way - the final element of the £170m redevelopment of Eldon Square Shopping C...
Port of Tyne is Top of JML’s Shopping List
03-03-2010
Lifestyle and consumer brand JML is massively expanding its presence in the Port of Tyne this year.
Magic Set to Make a Splash in Region's Schools
02-03-2010
Magic will be making a splash in schools next month thanks to a project being backed by Northumbrian Water.
Cousins Coup for Northern Lights Film Festival
02-03-2010
Last week marked the official move of one of the UK’s top signage manufacturers Astley Signs to the Redforrest House on the Team Valley Trading Estat...
Astley Signs Celebrates Move to New Premises
02-03-2010
Last week marked the official move of one of the UK’s top signage manufacturers Astley Signs to the Redforrest House on the Team Valley Trading Estat...
Magic Festival set for International Audience
01-03-2010
Tickets are selling fast for the seventh annual South Tyneside International Magic Convention, with magicians and enthusiasts travelling from around ...
North East Firm Offers Eco-Friendly Lifecycle for Region's Technology
01-03-2010
The North East’s oldest and most innovative IT company is offering individuals and organisations the chance to reduce their carbon footprint with a n...
Web Expertise Wins Contracts and New Home for E-Strands
01-03-2010
Business partners Michael Janes and Michael Connolly are celebrating a highly successful first year for their web services company E-Strands Ltd with...
MP Praises Local Firm for Manufacturing Effort
01-03-2010
Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson takes a keen interest in the prosperity of his constituency businesses because he knows local businesses are the life blood...
Careers Academies UK Seeking Support for Skills Push
24-02-2010
The business education charity, Career Academies UK, is looking for more employers and employee volunteers from the North East of England to offer su...
The Cyrenians – ‘An Outstanding Place to Work’
23-02-2010
The Cyrenians has been announced as one of the best organisations to work for in the UK.
Recruitment Company Seeks Out International Opportunities
22-02-2010
A North-East engineering recruitment company has announced the appointment of a consultant who will help it take advantage of opportunities internati...
Unique Sales Management Masters Degree launched at University of Sunderland Business School
22-02-2010
The University of Sunderland’s Business School is launching a brand new degree, working with BT, which will improve sales capability for its graduate...
Dale & Valley Homes Offers Helping Hand
22-02-2010
Vulnerable council tenants in Wear Valley are getting a helping hand around their home.
Polished Olympic Performers
22-02-2010
Concrete job offers have set a group of North East apprentices on the Olympic trail.
College Makes Britain’s ‘Best’ List
20-02-2010
A Tyneside college has been named among Britain’s best businesses for the first time after its commitment to its employees was recognised in a nation...
Catalyst Branches Out With Marketing Expertise
19-02-2010
Catalyst, one of the regions most unique business operations, has invested in the future by appointing David Jackson of Blackhole Creative to help fu...
Metro Radio Arena to Host Harlem Globetrotters
19-02-2010
The Metro Radio Arena are thrilled to announce that the legendary basketball magic of the Harlem Globetrotters will be heading to the North East to w...
Everyday Grass Could Provide Green Fuel
19-02-2010
A five-year research project has come up with a way of generating green energy from a humble everyday grass.
Leadership Training Available for SMEs
19-02-2010
A North East management consultancy with an international reputation for creating leadership training programmes is now preparing to support the regi...
Airport Partners Leading Travel Agency
18-02-2010
A new travel deal for passengers flying from Durham Tees Valley Airport means that they can book holiday flights and business trips with one of the U...
Businesses Back Reintroduction of Air Freight Service
17-02-2010
A move to reintroduce air freight coming into Durham Tees Valley Airport after a gap of several years is attracting a groundswell of support.
Special Star Picks up Prestigious Award
17-02-2010
An adopted-Geordie high flyer in the world of pharmaceuticals has been crowned a Young Achiever of the Year at The North East of England Process Indu...
Leading North East Company Unveils Next Generation of Computers
16-02-2010
The North East’s oldest and most innovative IT company is celebrating its move by holding two special events which will reveal the next generation of...
ASDA Makes Logical Link with PD Ports
16-02-2010
PD Ports has helped one of the UK’s leading retailers, ASDA and its George clothing range, save 1,265,459 road miles. That’s enough to make almost th...
Siemens Energy scoops EEF National Manufacturing Award
16-02-2010
Siemens Energy is celebrating following its success at the first national manufacturing awards hosted by the manufacturers’ organisation, EEF in Lond...
Award Wins Lead to More Success for Python
16-02-2010
North East-based property developer Python Properties is celebrating after completing even more lettings in its award-winning redevelopment, The Coop...
Exporters Face New Regulations
11-02-2010
Businesses which trade overseas are being warned to check the small print following the introduction of new regulations for transactions between Euro...
Opus Building a Bright Future
11-02-2010
Following a move to the Quadrus Centre in Boldon, South Tyneside’s award winning Opus Building Services has seen its turnover almost double in just 1...
Barclay Communications Launches a New Website Competition
10-02-2010
Business communications specialists, Barclay Communications are giving UK businesses the chance to win a website worth £2500 in their new competition...
Sintons Advises on Major Student Accommodation Development in Sunderland
08-02-2010
Planning permission has just been granted for new social space and convenience retailing areas at The Forge in Sunderland.
Rio Tinto Alcan donates £2,500 for Meals on Wheels
07-02-2010
Northumberland-based Aluminium manufacturer, Rio Tinto Alcan has donated £2,500 to help a ‘meals on wheels’ service in Ashington provide older people...
Food Company Makes Bold Move with Live Feed
06-02-2010
In a bold move to give customers a behind the scenes look at its packing process J.R. Holland Food Services has launched a ‘Live’ section on its webs...
Gateshead College Wins Training Contract
03-02-2010
Gateshead College and its strategic partner NAC Group plc has won a major training contract, which has led to tens of thousands of pounds in savings ...
Rating Surveyor Warns ‘Beware the Ides of March’
03-02-2010
Guy Nicholson, Director of Rating at the Newcastle office of Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH), warns that time is rapidly running out for occupiers of com...
Leading Edge Status Awarded to The Wilton Centre
02-02-2010
A Tees Valley science park has been described as a flagship for the region in an independent survey of the Information Communications Technology (ICT...
Free Half Term Fun at Locomotion
02-02-2010
If you’re looking for free family fun this February half term, then check out what’s happening at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon.
Newcastle Agency Works to Increase Firefighter Numbers
02-02-2010
The Fire and Rescue Services of the North East has appointed North East marketing and communication agency, Different, to design a new recruitment ca...
Dale & Valley Homes Celebrates Investors in People Endorsement
01-02-2010
A Wear Valley company is celebrating an outstanding endorsement of its organisation from Investors in People.
VAT Warning For Wearside Businesses
01-02-2010
Free help is at hand to enable Wearside businesses to surf through the impending changes to VAT rules.
Winn Solicitors to Hold Celebration Casino Night
01-02-2010
Local Road Traffic Accident Specialists Winn Solicitors are hosting a casino themed night at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel on the 5th February...
From Benefits to Business Success
30-01-2010
A drive to bring out the entrepreneurial skill on Tyneside is helping people on benefits into business.
Magical March Set for Region
29-01-2010
March is set to be a magical month for residents and visitors across the North East, as the prestigious South Tyneside International Magic Festival l...
Ward Hadaway Helps Bring £125m Fund to North-East
29-01-2010
Law firm Ward Hadaway has played a major role in bringing a £125m venture capital fund to the North-East.
Expert Advice Needed to Kick-Start Financial Fitness
29-01-2010
People and businesses aiming to emerge from the economic slump in good financial shape have been urged to seek expert advice.
North East Architects Qualify as Assessors
26-01-2010
Architects at a Tees Valley practice are to share their expertise in putting new homes through an environmental test.
Sintons Help Xcel Centre Open its Doors to Inspiring Future
26-01-2010
An innovative £5 million property development, the Xcel Centre in Newton Aycliffe, has just opened its doors for business following an intensive thre...
Pink to Kick Off UK Leg of European Tour at Stadium of Light
25-01-2010
Sunderland AFC have revealed that record-breaking artist Pink will kick off the UK leg of her European Funhouse Summer Carnival Tour at the Stadium o...
Dale & Valley Homes Working for Others
23-01-2010
Staff at Dale & Valley Homes have been rallying to help earthquake victims in Haiti.
Solar Solve Supplies to $1.6bn Abu Dhabi Project
23-01-2010
June of this year will see completion of the installation and commissioning of the worlds largest offshore oil production facilities when the United ...
ETEC Development Trust Chief Executive to Step Down
22-01-2010
Sunderland-based charity ETEC Development Trust will mark the end of an era when Chief Executive Dick Ellison steps down from August 2010.
Former Comic Relief Lawyer Joins Ward Hadaway
22-01-2010
Comic Relief’s first ever in-house lawyer has joined leading North law firm Ward Hadaway.
Oceana Supports NECC Networking
21-01-2010
This week Oceana Business Park in Wallsend played host to a North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) networking event, attended by close to 100 represen...
Sintons’ Staff Present Chloe with Her Special Bed
21-01-2010
Staff at law firm Sintons recently raised £2,500 to purchase a special bed for Chloe, a delightful five year old girl from Wallsend who suffers from ...
Regional Agency Gets National Recognition
21-01-2010
Newcastle-based marketing and communications agency, Different, has had its national reputation boosted after receiving two major industry accolades.
ETEC Development Trust Receives Gold Standard
21-01-2010
Sunderland-based charity ETEC Development Trust has achieved a top award, recognising its commitment to staff training and development.
Sport Relief 2010
20-01-2010
As one of the UK’s biggest fundraising events, Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active, raise cash and change lives.
Sports Relief Weekend 2010
20-01-2010
As one of the UK’s biggest fundraising events, Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active, raise cash and change lives.
Ward Hadaway in Major Public Sector Win
19-01-2010
Law firm Ward Hadaway has won a major opportunity to supply legal services to five local authorities across Tyneside and Wearside.
College Launches Independent Travel Agency
19-01-2010
A Tyneside college is bringing some much needed sunshine to the region, with the opening of its own on-campus travel agency.
Hartlepool Holds Potential for Jobs Windfall
19-01-2010
Following the Government green light to build offshore wind farms off UK shores, PD Ports is delighted to see Dogger Bank was one of the Crown Estate...
Coast and County Receive National Praise
19-01-2010
Coast & Country has received national-level praise after its Chief Executive, Iain Sim, pledged to look at measures to help entrepreneurial tenants g...
Muckle LLP Offer Advice on 'Snow' Shows in the Workplace
15-01-2010
Leading North East commercial law firm Muckle LLP is advising North East employers on how their businesses should deal with the knock on effects of t...
Health Trust’s HQ Move Helped by Ward Hadaway
15-01-2010
Law firm Ward Hadaway has helped to deliver a new headquarters for an NHS Trust in Cumbria.
One in a Hundred - Award for Newcastle Company
15-01-2010
A leading North East print company has joined an elite 1% of businesses in the UK to be awarded a coveted Investors in People Bronze award.
Port of Tyne Writer in Residence
15-01-2010
The Port of Tyne has appointed its own Writer in Residence to tell the story of the Tyne and the people who work, live, thrive and survive on or besi...
Stone Secures Contract to Restore Gateshead Town Hall
13-01-2010
One of Gateshead’s most prominent, Victorian buildings has recently undergone further preservation and maintenance work with the help of Darlington r...
Siemens' Newcastle Win Record £110m in Orders
13-01-2010
Siemens Energy is celebrating double success after securing record orders at its Energy Service Fossil facility in Newcastle.
A Well Judged Apprenticeship
13-01-2010
A management trainee who feared her learning might have been wasted when her training provider went into administration is back on the career ladder ...
PD Ports Announces No Further Teesport Job Losses
13-01-2010
At the beginning of December 2009, Corus announced its intentions to mothball some of its Teesside Cast Products (TCP) operations with effect from th...
South Tyneside Means Business for PPM
09-01-2010
HR consultancy Professional People Management (PPM) is building on a year of non-stop growth by branching out south of the River Tyne and securing bu...
Multi-Million Pound Deal Boost for Siemens
09-01-2010
An exclusive 10-year business agreement with ScottishPower is set to secure further work at Siemens Energy’s Newcastle facility until 2019.
Second Award for Service Department
09-01-2010
The New Year brought another reason to celebrate for service staff at JenningsFord in Washington, when it was announced they had scooped another awar...
New Legislation to be Introduced for Rights of Agency Workers
08-01-2010
Businesses across the North-East have been urged to start preparing now for new legislation that will give agency staff equal treatment in the workpl...
Green Deal Drives Environmental Ambitions
08-01-2010
A ‘GREEN DEAL’ with a vehicle leasing company is helping to drive the environmental ambitions of one of the UK’s leading wine merchants.
Newcastle Building Society's New Appointment Adds Up
07-01-2010
The North East's largest building society has appointed Michael Noone as its new Head of Newcastle Financial Services.
Digging Deep Helps Grow Own Talent
07-01-2010
The only UK mine excavating potash for the fertiliser industry has taken major steps to grow its own skilled workforce for the future.
Restructure Brings Fresh Drive to Transport Business
06-01-2010
An Expanding transport business is restructuring to bring greater independence and direction to its operations.
NOF Energy to Showcase Supply Chain at Subsea 2010
06-01-2010
NOF Energy, the business development organisation for the oil, gas and energy sectors, is offering member companies the opportunity to showcase their...
Northumbrian Water Announces New Chief Executive
05-01-2010
Northumbrian Water announced that Heidi Mottram has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer.
Tees Valley to Harness Power of Water
02-01-2010
The power of water will be used to generate electricity in the Tees Valley, it is announced this week.
Revolution Power Celebrate the 100th Heat Pump
02-01-2010
A leading renewable energy company from County Durham is celebrating the installation of its 100th heat pump.
New Jobs and Premises for Rapidly Expanding Local Company
02-01-2010
A North East-based manufacturing and training company is celebrating after a phenomenal year of trading which has seen it more than treble its workfo...
Go North East publish their Corporate Social Responsibility Report
22-12-2009
The latest report from Go North East shows passengers are continuing to benefit from improvements to their bus services and that the company’s suppor...
Work Starts on Major Blyth Residential Regeneration Scheme
17-12-2009
The first phase of work on a multi-million pound regeneration scheme which will involve the construction of hundreds of new homes in Blyth is officia...
‘Different’ Campaigns Secure Major New Contract at University
16-12-2009
Different, one of the North’s leading creative agencies, has secured a further three year contract with the University of Sunderland as it rolls out ...
Building Society Turn City Centre Site into Flagship Branch
15-12-2009
Newcastle Building Society has started work to redevelop the location for its new flagship branch in Newcastle city centre.
Fired up for Brand New Career
15-12-2009
As one of six apprentices recently recruited by Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service, 19 year old Cheryl Turnbull from Amble has got her foot firml...
Nicholson’s Transport Ltd Appoints New MD
14-12-2009
Kris Marsay has been appointed Managing Director of Teesside haulage business Nicholson’s Transport Ltd.
Community Centre Named in Memory of Much Loved Resident
13-12-2009
Coast & Country Housing has celebrated the 30th birthday of Park Court Community Centre by renaming it in memory of a much-loved local resident, ward...
Warning of Massive Fines Under Corporate Manslaughter Act
12-12-2009
Businesses across the North-East have been urged to check the extent of their insurance against the impact of a tragic work-related death as the coun...
Newcastle Building Society Appoints New Deputy Chief Executive
11-12-2009
Newcastle Building Society has announced it has appointed Jim Willens as Deputy Chief Executive, with effect from 4th January 2010.
£60m Support of Industry on Teesside
11-12-2009
The Process Industry on Teesside has over recent months been advising Government about its bright future and its ability to continuously rejuvenate i...
University Offers Food for Thought in Climate Debate
10-12-2009
Scientists at Teesside University are playing their part in helping to find answers to one of the most difficult problems facing the world today - ge...
Newcastle Building Society Scoops Major Marketing Award
09-12-2009
Staff from the region’s largest building society are celebrating following their award win at the prestigious Northern Marketing Awards, as well as t...
Market Hall Gets the Red Carpet Treatment
08-12-2009
A North East market hall is enjoying its moment in the spotlight following the launch of a film.
Muckle LLP is in Good Health with NHS Appointment
07-12-2009
Leading North East commercial law firm Muckle LLP has been appointed onto a prestigious panel of experts to provide legal advice to eleven NHS Trusts...
Dental Appointment for Ward Hadaway
07-12-2009
Law firm Ward Hadaway has been given the seal of approval for its work in the dental sector.
New Apprenticeship is Best Christmas Present for Scott
04-12-2009
Christmas has come early for an ambitious youngster from Sunderland – and it’s all thanks to his local Ford dealer, Jennings.
Fundraising Film Star Fun For Eclipse
04-12-2009
The workforce at Gateshead-based telecommunications provider Eclipse Networks got into the Christmas spirit last week by dressing up as ‘festive film...
Tenant Invests Millions to Remain at “Premier Location”
04-12-2009
A business based at Stockton’s prestigious Westland Way business park is so impressed with the development that it is buying its own office building ...
Bad Weather Means Lightning Strikes More Than Twice for Darlington Company
03-12-2009
The damaging effects of climate change, and a growing dependence on technology, have resulted in an increasing number of businesses and organisations...
Tyneside Cyrenians Becomes ‘The Cyrenians’
02-12-2009
Successful North East based charity, Tyneside Cyrenians, has been renamed as ‘The Cyrenians’.
Leisure Giant Plans North East Expansion
02-12-2009
The leisure giant behind the North East’s newest entertainment complex expects to add another 30 jobs to its 70-strong team as part of its plans to e...
Capital Markets Group Thrives Despite Challenging Times
01-12-2009
Law firm Ward Hadaway’s specialist capital markets group has defied the challenging corporate climate to clock up more than £30m worth of transaction...
Record Turnout in Tenant Election
30-11-2009
More Dale & Valley Homes tenants than ever before voted in an election which has chosen two members of the company’s board.
Askews Takes on New Trainee
26-11-2009
Would-be solicitor Rachel Alder has returned to her native North East to take up a training post with Askews.
Tees Valley PR Agency Takes Gold at Industry Awards
24-11-2009
Leading regional public relations firm DTW has been honoured with a gold award for community relations at the CIPR North East Pride Awards.
Business Ambassador in Spotlight for Inspiring Young People
24-11-2009
Leading regional public relations firm DTW has been honoured with a gold award for community relations at the CIPR North East Pride Awards.
Jennings Motor Group Share the Christmas Spirit
19-11-2009
Jennings Motor Group has kick-started the Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal by being the first company to donate gifts for this year’s appeal.
Business Gives a ‘Two Way’ Welcome to New Air Service
18-11-2009
With business travellers in the North East already taking advantage of the new air links to Southampton from Durham Tees Valley Airport launched rece...
South Tyneside College Students Unite to Stamp out Bullying
17-11-2009
A local training provider is celebrating the success of four local school leavers and their teacher completing the same course.
Young Joiner Learning Skills Which are Built to Last
17-11-2009
A young man from the North East is taking a constructive approach to his career.
South Tyneside College Students Unite to Stamp out Bullying
16-11-2009
South Tyneside College students will be uniting for Anti Bullying Week to show they are against bullying. This year’s theme is ‘Stay Safe in Cyber Sp...
Colleges Improve Facilities with New Designs
15-11-2009
Students in the Tees Valley are enjoying improved, upgraded and new facilities as the region’s colleges commit to further investment to boost their l...
Local History Fair at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum
14-11-2009
Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon celebrates the town’s history as one of the world’s first and greatest railway towns.
Local History Fair at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum
14-11-2009
Middleton Grange Shopping Centre has won the prestigious British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) award for marketing and communications in ...
Baker Mallett LLP in Building’s Good Employer Guide 2009
13-11-2009
Baker Mallett is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of the 50 firms in The Good Employer Guide 2009, published by Building Magazine
Askews Adds Trio to Team
13-11-2009
Askews Solicitors has added three newly-qualified lawyers to its ranks – including the grandson of the firm’s founder.
Newcastle Company Secures Contract to Promote Wales' Biggest Shopping Centre
12-11-2009
Integrated creative marketing and communications agency, Different, has won a major contract to promote the launch of Wales’ biggest shopping centre,...
Newcastle University Launches Healthcare Degree with NHS
12-11-2009
A new graduate healthcare management course has been developed by Newcastle University Business School in partnership with Northumbria Healthcare NHS...
Wynyard Golf on Course for Success
11-11-2009
Continuous investment at one of the north’s top golf courses is resulting in significant growth on and off the course even though the UK is suffering...
Careful Recruitment Reaps Rewards
10-11-2009
Taking care to appoint the right team members for its brand new service for people with learning disabilities, is reaping rewards for Gateshead Counc...
Faye Hailed as a Shining Legal Star
10-11-2009
Faye Thorman, of leading law firm Dickinson Dees, has been named as one of the top 35 female private client practitioners in the country under the ag...
First Ascent Recruits for Further Growth
07-11-2009
Teesdale based Leadership and Team Development specialists First Ascent Group recently welcomed Mary Herbert to their ranks as the new Business Devel...
KLM Celebrates 25 Years at Newcastle Airport
06-11-2009
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has celebrated its silver anniversary at Newcastle International Airport recently.
Business Leaders Welcome new Durham Tees Valley Route
05-11-2009
Eastern Airways’ new service from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Southampton, which launched this week, has been welcomed by business leaders in the r...
Durham Extends Invitation to Pope Benedict
04-11-2009
A Durham consortium of University and faith leaders hopes that Pope Benedict XVI will accept their invitation to make the first ever papal visit to t...
Excessive Christmas Party Spirits will Cost Unprepared Employers
03-11-2009
UK employers could face sizeable compensation claims if they fail to protect themselves sufficiently ahead of seasonal office parties, warns James Wi...
Solar Solve Supply Bulk Order to Netherlands
03-11-2009
Solar Solve Marine recently provided its long standing Netherlands based World Wide Distributor, Temaro BV, with 39 SOLASAFE sunscreens for installat...
Teesside University to Launch Health & Social Care Centre
03-11-2009
A new centre is to be launched by Teesside University to help health and social care service providers enhance practice by improving innovation and r...
Major Contract Award for Document Storage Company
02-11-2009
Datastor has been successful in tendering for a 10 year contract with a major North East Local Authority. The contract is for a document storage, ret...
South Tyneside College Builds a Bridge with Transport Scotland
02-11-2009
South Tyneside College have joined forces with a Jacobs/Arup joint venture to assess the impact of the proposed new bridge over the Forth River, near...
Recruitment Firm Expands into New Offices
02-11-2009
Leading independent recruitment consultancy, Kelburn Recruitment has relocated to a new office in the centre of Newcastle.
£10M City Centre Development Heads Towards Completion
30-10-2009
A £10m development in the heart of Newcastle is nearing completion as consulting engineers Patrick Parsons add the final piece to the puzzle.
Henry Williams Shapes up for Olympic Rail Upgrade Contract
30-10-2009
Henry Williams Ltd of Darlington, has won a contract to provide power distribution equipment during a major upgrade of a key rail route for the 2012 ...
First Port Delegates Start Foundation Degree with Teesside University
30-10-2009
PD Ports and Teesside University welcomed the first 15 delegates on the newly launched Foundation Degree, specifically created for those working with...
Leading Learning is All in a Day's Work
29-10-2009
An organisation which helps people to gain new skills and qualifications is practicing what it preaches by providing structured training to help grow...
Insurance Quartet Receive Chartered Status
29-10-2009
A North East company’s commitment to developing its staff has paid off with four gaining a prestigious industry qualification.
Awards Scheme Launched for Sunderland Retailers
29-10-2009
Retailers operating within Sunderland City Centre are being given the chance to have their hard work recognised and rewarded with a new awards scheme...
Sunderland Welcomes Children's TV Star
28-10-2009
Sunderland will be transformed into Lazy Town as tv favourite Sportacus heads to the city to spend time entertaining children.
Tesco Bank to Create 1,000 New Jobs in Newcastle
28-10-2009
Tesco Bank is creating 1,000 new jobs in Newcastle following a decision to establish a customer service centre in the city. Recruitment will start ea...
Solicitors to Waive Will Fees in November
28-10-2009
A firm of solicitors it to waive its usual fees for preparing wills next month.
North East Pure Water Invention to Revolutionise Pharmaceutical Industry
27-10-2009
The Honeyman Group, the North East-based pharmaceutical process support specialist, has launched HydroGienic®, a pioneering new technology for the ph...
IT Company Finds New Premises on its Doorstep
27-10-2009
A newly launched software development business did not have to travel far to find office space to accommodate its rapid growth.
University Recycling Rate Doubles
27-10-2009
Students and staff at Newcastle University are on course for a first class with honours in recycling after more than doubling their recycling rate to...
Solicitors Shortlisted for Service Provider of the Year
26-10-2009
Local Road Traffic Accident Management Firm, Winn Solicitors, based in Newcastle, have been short-listed to the last 6 for Service Provider of the Ye...
RW Injection Moulding win National Award for Training
26-10-2009
RW won the highly coveted award for Best Training and Development Programme at the 2009 Plastics Industry Awards.
Make Christmas Sweet For North East Youngsters
23-10-2009
Durham County Cricket Club, member business of the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC), has teamed up with a fellow member to help with their plans...
Hay & Kilner Creates New Jobs
22-10-2009
Durham County Cricket Club, member business of the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC), has teamed up with a fellow member to help with their plans...
A 700 Year Snapshot of Alnwick Castle History
21-10-2009
Digital creative agency Indigo Multimedia have created a variety of productions to help Alnwick Castle celebrate its 700 year anniversary.
Cravens Celebrates String of New Account Wins
21-10-2009
Creative agency Cravens has been successful in acquiring a string of new accounts, with Tor Coatings, The British Marine Federation and Grand Central...
New Rules Warn Polluters Will Foot Bill
20-10-2009
Businesses responsible for causing damage to the environment will be forced to foot the bill for their actions, a leading North East insurance firm h...
Companies Agreement Goes From Strength to Strength
16-10-2009
An agreement between Darlington-based firm CTC Marine Projects Ltd and engineering recruitment company TechConsult UK Ltd is helping to increase the ...
Law Firm Pioneers New Initiative
16-10-2009
People working in a North East city centre are to be offered legal advice on their lunch break as part of a pioneering initiative launched by one of ...
Pump Manufacturing Firm Offers Skilled Workforce
14-10-2009
A member company of the region’s largest business membership organisation has taken unique measures to help its workforce find new employment followi...
NECC Members Get Connected
13-10-2009
Two members of the region’s largest membership organisation have realised the benefits of belonging after working closely together to improve managem...
Expansion Sounds Like A Good i-dea
12-10-2009
A Darlington based energy assessment Company, i-dea Ltd, has expanded its team to help meet demand after a recent upturn in requirement for its servi...
Muckle LLP Invest in Careers for the Future
12-10-2009
Leading North East commercial law firm and member of the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) Muckle LLP is building legal careers with the appointm...
Employers Must Prepare Following New Sickness Ruling
11-10-2009
With a landmark European ruling allowing workers to claim back holidays lost due to sickness, employment law experts Hay & Kilner, members of the Nor...
A Trio of Promotions at Sintons
10-10-2009
NECC member Sintons LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Associates, reflecting the important contribution each of them has made...
Caribbean Comes to Sunderland
10-10-2009
A North East charity is bringing a touch of sunshine to Wearside in an effort to help disabled children from around the region.
New Service Sets Sail at Port of Tyne
09-10-2009
Starting from this week, Feederlink will commence a brand new service directly connecting the Port of Tyne to Southampton and increasing their servic...
Early Festive Fever Hits Glass Centre Visitors
09-10-2009
Visitors to a tourist attraction were hit with festive spirit early this week as staff set up a giant Christmas tree.
More London Work for Darlington High-Fliers
08-10-2009
Following a successful period of expansion in London and the South East, NECC member Stone Technical Services has recently won several new contracts ...
Flexspace Embrace Benefits of Belonging
07-10-2009
New member to the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) Flexspace, based in Newton Aycliffe, has embraced the benefits of belonging to NECC.
Council Approves Lasting Tribute to Rugby Player
05-10-2009
A lasting tribute to Tynedale Rugby Club player Ali Johnson can now be built after plans to transform Ali’s specially designed bungalow into a holida...
New Technology Brings Housing Customers Closer
05-10-2009
Social networking, photo sharing and texting are new ways of keeping in touch with Dale & Valley Homes.
Makeover for Durham University Sports Facilities
05-10-2009
Sport at Durham University has been offered a £500,000 investment to help enhance its social outreach work and continue its reputation for producing ...
PR Firm Celebrates Success With Expansion Plans
30-09-2009
A Tees Valley PR firm has announced expansion plans following a successful three years in business.
NECC Members Secure £8m NHS Contracts
23-09-2009
Two NECC members have recently secured more than £8m in contracts with the National Health Service.
Tyne & Wear Bodyshop Expands its Services and Customer Base
14-09-2009
Family-owned vehicle body repairer, Washington ARC, has announced a new range of customer service packages to meet growing demand as part of a new lo...
Northern Washrooms Makes a Splash
14-09-2009
A washroom equipment company that started up just 18 months ago has forged ahead in the market place with new products that promise to significantly ...
Recycling Their Way to Expansion
11-09-2009
Hartlepool recycling specialists J&B Recycling Ltd have already created twenty new jobs this year and look set to continue to recruit more staff thro...
Helen McArdle Care Launch Website
Helen McArdle Care Launch Website false Same Window Urban River, an award winning branding and design agency based in South Tyneside, Tyne a...
Geordie Pantsman Breaks World Record
Geordie Pantsman Breaks World Record false Same Window South Tyneside based branding and design agency Urban River recently sponsored a local...
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