Sapphire HR completes strategic acquisition with second NPIF II – NEL investment
An ambitious North East HR firm has secured a second round of investment from NPIF II – NEL Smaller Loans,…
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Luxury wedding venue in the North Pennines secures strategic NPIF II – NEL Fund Managers investment
A strategic investment is supporting the next stage of growth for luxury holiday home and wedding venue, Blackton Grange. The…
Plans in for proposed new Sedgefield residential development
Plans for a proposed small-scale residential development in Sedgefield have been submitted to Durham County Council for review. Housebuilder Banks…
More than half of North East communities have highest levels of youth need, new analysis finds
More than half of all neighbourhoods in the North East have inadequate youth provision to meet the high levels of…
South Wellfield residents to benefit from £1.2m water mains renewal investment
Northumbrian Water is set to begin a £1.2m investment in South Wellfield, North Tyneside to upgrade aging water mains and…
Major milestone reached at Ovingham to protect the River Tyne’s wildlife
Northumbrian Water has reached a major milestone in its £11m environmental programme at Ovingham, with the first pair of new…
Verdant Parks sets its sights on 2026 with significant parks investment and brand refresh
Leading Scotland and North East holiday park operator, Verdant Parks, has its sights set on success in 2026, with over…
New accounting rules mean new responsibilities for North East business owners
The operational and commercial impact of the biggest change in the company accounting rules for a decade should be a…
Sunderland’s OnPath Energy concludes sale of seven English onshore wind farms
Sunderland-headquartered renewables developer OnPath Energy is moving into the next stage of its growth strategy after completing the sale of…
Seven-Figure NPIF II – NEL Investment Supports Advantex Management Buyout
Gateshead, UK – Award-winning IT, security, and communications provider Advantex has secured a seven-figure investment from NPIF II – NEL…
Banks Group in peak condition with Better Health At Work Awards reaccreditation success
A North East employer’s long-term commitment to its workforce’s health and well-being has helped it retain the highest level of…
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NEL Fund Managers Ends 2025 on a High with Strong NPIF II Investments
As 2025 draws to a close, NEL Fund Managers is strengthening its position as a leading force for business growth,…
Local people take first look at plans for proposed new Sedgefield residential development
Dozens of local people have taken a first look at plans for a proposed small-scale residential development in Sedgefield. Housebuilder…
RMT Accountants strengthens Hexham presence with new senior appointment
RMT Accountants & Business Advisors has strengthened its growing presence in West Northumberland with the appointment of Beverley Affleck, who…
Budget Comment From RMT Accountants & Business Advisors
Anthony Andreasen, tax director at Gosforth-based RMT Accountants & Business Advisors, says: “The growth in the number of businesses becoming…