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Moody Logistics and Storage will boost its palletised delivery business by 20% after being appointed by Fortec as its di...
05/09/2024

Moody Logistics and Storage will boost its palletised delivery business by 20% after being appointed by Fortec as its distributor for the North East region:

Moody Logistics and Storage will boost its palletised delivery business by 20% after being appointed by Fortec as its distributor for the North East region. The Cramlington-based family business has already hired two new HGV drivers to reflect the growth in its delivery volume. The palletised goods....

A well-known businesswoman is celebrating the success of her startup business and multiple award nominations, despite ne...
05/09/2024

A well-known businesswoman is celebrating the success of her startup business and multiple award nominations, despite needing to close for three months to care for one of her twin daughters:

A well-known businesswoman is celebrating the success of her startup business and multiple award nominations, despite needing to close for three months to care for one of her twin daughters. Cheryl Spears founded Spear-heads in September 2023, offering sales, business development and social networki...

Constructing Excellence North East (CENE) has appointed Darush Dodds, group director of corporate affairs & ESG, at Esh ...
03/09/2024

Constructing Excellence North East (CENE) has appointed Darush Dodds, group director of corporate affairs & ESG, at Esh Group, as chair of its People Group:

Constructing Excellence North East (CENE) has appointed Darush Dodds, group director of corporate affairs & ESG, at Esh Group, as chair of its People Group. Darush, who was this year appointed onto the board of Constructing Excellence North East, will be supported in his new role by vice chair of th...

A leading North East manufacturer has proudly announced its role in the successful fit-out of 11 Nissan showrooms across...
03/09/2024

A leading North East manufacturer has proudly announced its role in the successful fit-out of 11 Nissan showrooms across the Middle East with more to come:

A leading North East manufacturer has proudly announced its role in the successful fit-out of 11 Nissan showrooms across the Middle East with more to come. Marking a significant milestone, Artech Lighting has delivered over 2,000 luminaires to the £450,000 project, further solidifying its reputatio...

A cleantech scale-up backed by some of the world’s largest renewable energy providers has increased its headcount by 55%...
02/09/2024

A cleantech scale-up backed by some of the world’s largest renewable energy providers has increased its headcount by 55% following a number of new hires:

A cleantech scale-up backed by some of the world’s largest renewable energy providers has increased its headcount by 55% following a number of new hires. Kinewell Energy has recruited five new members of staff and appointed its first CTO as it seeks to rapidly accelerate the global transition to a...

North East firm ServAce has created new market-leading technology which is set to revolutionise the way training and app...
02/09/2024

North East firm ServAce has created new market-leading technology which is set to revolutionise the way training and apprenticeship hotel bookings are managed:

North East firm ServAce has created new market-leading technology which is set to revolutionise the way training and apprenticeship hotel bookings are managed. The Tees Valley-based tech and hospitality expert has invested over £150,000 in the new software, which has been a year in the making. The ...

A Northumberland charity has been awarded a contract to supply the floral arrangements to Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade:
02/09/2024

A Northumberland charity has been awarded a contract to supply the floral arrangements to Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade:

A Northumberland charity has been awarded a contract to supply the floral arrangements to Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade. Blyth Star Enterprises, which operates a horticultural day service at Stakeford Nurseries for adults with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities, was approached by S...

Owben Ltd, a leading engineering firm based in Sunderland, has successfully completed a management buy-out, marking a si...
02/09/2024

Owben Ltd, a leading engineering firm based in Sunderland, has successfully completed a management buy-out, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey:

Owben Ltd, a leading engineering firm based in Sunderland, has successfully completed a management buy-out, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. The company, which supports businesses to improve their operations through infrastructure and production line upgrades and counts global....

Swinburne Maddison LLP , Durham City’s leading law firm, has acted in the preparation of a 15-year lease agreement for a...
29/08/2024

Swinburne Maddison LLP , Durham City’s leading law firm, has acted in the preparation of a 15-year lease agreement for a Sunderland-based power systems specialist in its move to larger premises:

Swinburne Maddison LLP , Durham City’s leading law firm, has acted in the preparation of a 15-year lease agreement for a Sunderland-based power systems specialist in its move to larger premises. Armah Switchgear Ltd (Armah) has taken 41,000 sq ft of space at the £80m, Hillthorn Business Park in W...

Moody Logistics and Storage has agreed a sponsorship deal with 10-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) prodigy Josh Mitche...
29/08/2024

Moody Logistics and Storage has agreed a sponsorship deal with 10-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) prodigy Josh Mitchell, who last year secured the titles of British BJJ Open Champion and British No-Gi Open Champion:

Moody Logistics and Storage has agreed a sponsorship deal with 10-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) prodigy Josh Mitchell, who last year secured the titles of British BJJ Open Champion and British No-Gi Open Champion. The dedicated athlete, who lives in Cramlington, has already amassed an array of....

Vertu Accident Repair Centre Teesside, based at Preston Farm in Stockton, has proudly been ranked No.1 out of 111 BMW Bo...
29/08/2024

Vertu Accident Repair Centre Teesside, based at Preston Farm in Stockton, has proudly been ranked No.1 out of 111 BMW Bodyshops across the UK:

Vertu Accident Repair Centre Teesside, based at Preston Farm in Stockton, has proudly been ranked No.1 out of 111 BMW Bodyshops across the UK. This prestigious ranking is a testament to the Centre’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its adherence to BMW’s stringent compliance standards. Th...

Since its launch in September 2023, the Durham Business Growth programme has helped businesses based in County Durham to...
19/08/2024

Since its launch in September 2023, the Durham Business Growth programme has helped businesses based in County Durham to elevate their productivity and increase their growth:

Since its launch in September 2023, the Durham Business Growth programme has helped businesses based in County Durham to elevate their productivity and increase their growth. Helping over 400 businesses since its inception and open until March 2025, the programme is funded by the UK Government and s...

Durham City’s leading law firm, Swinburne Maddison LLP has acted on behalf of a children’s nursery business, Noah's Ark ...
19/08/2024

Durham City’s leading law firm, Swinburne Maddison LLP has acted on behalf of a children’s nursery business, Noah's Ark Hebburn , in the purchase of Hebburn Masonic Hall on Aln Street. The purchase will facilitate the creation of twenty new jobs in the community:

Durham City’s leading law firm, Swinburne Maddison LLP has acted on behalf of a children’s nursery business, Noah’s Ark Hebburn Ltd, in the purchase of Hebburn Masonic Hall on Aln Street. The purchase will facilitate the creation of twenty new jobs in the community. Nursery operators Nicola an...

Ben Houchen - Tees Valley Mayor recently visited Little Ladybirds Day Nursery to see for himself why the nursery has bee...
14/08/2024

Ben Houchen - Tees Valley Mayor recently visited Little Ladybirds Day Nursery to see for himself why the nursery has been voted the region's best and meet some of the children who attend and the team who look after them:

The North East’s top rated nursery recently welcomed the Mayor of Tees Valley, Ben Houchen, to see for himself why it ranked first out of 20 based on feedback from parents and carers. Little Ladybirds Day Nursery in Stockton recently came first in the North East on daynurseries.co.uk which ranks r...

A new business aiming to improve the quality of education provided in schools has launched in Sunderland:
14/08/2024

A new business aiming to improve the quality of education provided in schools has launched in Sunderland:

A new business aiming to improve the quality of education provided in schools has launched in Sunderland. Eduspark Solutions, an innovative management support and education consultancy, aims to relieve the pressures faced by staff and schools, allowing them to concentrate on student enrichment. Offe...

In the first week since opening, thousands of guests have been welcomed through the gates of Sheepfolds Stables in Sunde...
14/08/2024

In the first week since opening, thousands of guests have been welcomed through the gates of Sheepfolds Stables in Sunderland after a hugely successful launch:

In the first week since opening, thousands of guests have been welcomed through the gates of Sheepfolds Stables in Sunderland after a hugely successful launch. As one of the North East’s most hotly anticipated food, drink, events and entertainment destinations, crowds of eager people including fam...

Peterlee-based NFS360, a provider of value-add warehousing and logistics solutions, has been acquired by the internation...
14/08/2024

Peterlee-based NFS360, a provider of value-add warehousing and logistics solutions, has been acquired by the international logistics group, Group DESLOG:

Peterlee-based NFS360, a provider of value-add warehousing and logistics solutions, has been acquired by the international logistics group, Group DESLOG. Evolve Corporate Finance, the national M&A advisory practice has successfully advised the shareholders of the business on the sale. Established ov...

A charity football tournament saw one of the region’s leading Tier 1 automotive manufacturers emerge victorious and over...
14/08/2024

A charity football tournament saw one of the region’s leading Tier 1 automotive manufacturers emerge victorious and over £2,500 raised for a mental health charity.

The tournament was organised by Peterlee-based GEM Training Ltd and took place at Bishop Auckland College. Automotive manufacturer Gestamp Tallent was crowned the winner:

A charity football tournament saw one of the region’s leading Tier 1 automotive manufacturers emerge victorious and over £2,500 raised for a mental health charity. Recruitment and training company GEM Partnership, which has offices in Peterlee and Newton Aycliffe, organised the 7-a-side tournamen...

Visitors to Briardale House in Blyth are set to enjoy better bathroom facilities thanks to a four-figure grant from a re...
14/08/2024

Visitors to Briardale House in Blyth are set to enjoy better bathroom facilities thanks to a four-figure grant from a regional employer:

Visitors to a busy South East Northumberland community centre are set to enjoy better bathroom facilities thanks to a four-figure grant from a regional employer. Briardale House in Blyth has been running a ‘donate a penny to spend a penny’ campaign to help bring in the money needed to brighten u...

Middlesbrough College and bp have agreed to collaborate on developing the content for a New Energy Apprenticeship Scheme...
14/08/2024

Middlesbrough College and bp have agreed to collaborate on developing the content for a New Energy Apprenticeship Scheme:

Middlesbrough College and bp have agreed to collaborate on developing the content for a New Energy Apprenticeship Scheme. The programme will train Operations Technicians for roles in new energy, focusing on the skills needed for the Teesside region’s low-carbon future. Teesside is poised to emerge...

From milking cows and trimming hooves to managing teams and providing mediation services, Jo Speed’s CV is a record of h...
08/08/2024

From milking cows and trimming hooves to managing teams and providing mediation services, Jo Speed’s CV is a record of her appetite for embracing new opportunities:

From milking cows and trimming hooves to managing teams and providing mediation services, Jo Speed’s CV is a record of her appetite for embracing new opportunities. Now, the city girl turned agricultural professional is sharing this passion for personal and career growth with others by launching h...

Durham City’s leading law firm, Swinburne Maddison LLP (Swinburne Maddison), has expanded its service portfolio with the...
08/08/2024

Durham City’s leading law firm, Swinburne Maddison LLP (Swinburne Maddison), has expanded its service portfolio with the launch of smartHR, which offers bespoke legal advice and guidance to businesses through a monthly retainer:

Durham City’s leading law firm, Swinburne Maddison LLP (Swinburne Maddison), has expanded its service portfolio with the launch of smartHR, which offers bespoke legal advice and guidance to businesses through a monthly retainer. SmartHR provides three carefully curated packages for businesses suit...

A Northumberland mother, who balances a demanding job in the agricultural industry with running a homewares and fashion ...
08/08/2024

A Northumberland mother, who balances a demanding job in the agricultural industry with running a homewares and fashion accessories webshop, is experiencing continued growth, having turned her passion for unique home décor into a thriving enterprise:

A Northumberland mother, who balances a demanding job in the agricultural industry with running a homewares and fashion accessories webshop, is experiencing continued growth, having turned her passion for unique home décor into a thriving enterprise. Hannah Hubb, founder of online store Pop & Flo, ...

Plans for new office and access facilities at Teesside’s Freeport have been approved by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Cou...
08/08/2024

Plans for new office and access facilities at Teesside’s Freeport have been approved by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council:

Plans for new office and access facilities at Teesside’s Freeport have been approved by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council. The move will see development start later this summer on a 4.35 ha plot of land on the Freeport site and together with the new three-storey 24,596 sq. ft. office complex, m...

Soaring demand for its services has led to further expansion for a fire safety and training company based at the North E...
08/08/2024

Soaring demand for its services has led to further expansion for a fire safety and training company based at the North East BIC:

Soaring demand for its services has led to further expansion for a fire safety and training company based at the North East BIC (BIC). ProFire Safety & Training has invested in a new riverside location at the Sunderland business park – its third move in as many years to accommodate its growing tea...

Luminous XR, a Newcastle-based business which is a pioneer in the field of extended reality (XR) software, has raised a ...
01/08/2024

Luminous XR, a Newcastle-based business which is a pioneer in the field of extended reality (XR) software, has raised a further £1m from the North East Venture Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Mercia Ventures:

Luminous XR, a Newcastle-based business which is a pioneer in the field of extended reality (XR) software, has raised a further £1m from the North East Venture Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Mercia Ventures. The latest investment follows the company’s suc...

Amelia Lily has landed a special new role – working for a beloved local charity.The Headlight Project helps people acros...
01/08/2024

Amelia Lily has landed a special new role – working for a beloved local charity.

The Headlight Project helps people across the Tees Valley who have been impacted by the su***de of a loved one:

Amelia Lily has landed a special new role – working for a beloved local charity. The Headlight Project helps people across the Tees Valley who have been impacted by the su***de of a loved one. Having previously performed at one of the Headlight Project’s annual fundraisers, Amelia has started wo...

Esh Construction has partnered with the North East Combined Authority to enhance STEM provision in schools across the re...
01/08/2024

Esh Construction has partnered with the North East Combined Authority to enhance STEM provision in schools across the region:

Esh Construction has partnered with the North East Combined Authority to enhance STEM provision in schools across the region. Working collaboratively through the Combined Authority’s North East Ambition Programme, which aims to champion the full potential of the region by connecting communities an...

North East train operator, Lumo, has partnered with Metrocentre to launch a rail safety initiative, helping to raise awa...
31/07/2024

North East train operator, Lumo, has partnered with Metrocentre to launch a rail safety initiative, helping to raise awareness of the dangers of trespassing on the railway:

North East train operator, Lumo, has partnered with Metrocentre to launch a rail safety initiative, helping to raise awareness of the dangers of trespassing on the railway. Throughout the summer, Lumo will take over Metrocentre’s mini express train to highlight the issue of rail safety to families...

Esh Construction has begun work on the first phase of affordable housing at County Durham’s first ‘garden village’, mark...
31/07/2024

Esh Construction has begun work on the first phase of affordable housing at County Durham’s first ‘garden village’, marking a key milestone in the development of a landscape-led community:

Esh Construction has begun work on the first phase of affordable housing at County Durham’s first ‘garden village’, marking a key milestone in the development of a landscape-led community. Registered provider, Karbon Homes, has partnered with Esh as it commences the delivery of 750 affordable ...

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