NEL Fund Managers Begins Lending Under Recovery Loan Scheme
The North East’s longest-standing business investor is looking to further increase the number of regional firms with which it works…
South Tyneside Charity Helping Local Young Women Build Bright Futures With Newcastle Building Society Support
Young women in South Tyneside are getting extra help from a local charity towards realising more of their potential thanks…
Family Firm AWL In New Hands After 34 Years
A North East couple are heading towards a well-earned retirement after selling the non-destructive testing firm they’ve run for 34…
Battery manufacturer powers growth with significant acquisition
South Tyneside custom battery pack manufacturer Cell Pack Solutions is fuelling further growth with the acquisition of the battery division…
Ambitious manufacturer makes waves with two multi-million offshore contract wins
Fast-growing South Tyneside-based Metec UK has won a pair of contracts totalling £5.5million to manufacture sacrificial anodes for the long-term…
Tonnes of donations answer South Tyneside foodbank’s urgent call
A local food bank has been heartened by a flurry of kind donations from businesses, schools and members of the…
Report commissioned into accessible information on care
A report looking into whether people with a disability can properly access information about their own health and social care…
Andy Preston lands major letting
Andy Preston, a North East entrepreneur and philanthropist, has let nearly 10,000 sqft in South Tyneside to one of the…
The WRITE Festival returns to The Word
A South Tyneside festival is set to return – and this year promises to be even bigger and better. The…
Avast me hearties – as Captain Pugwash sails to The Word
A children’s storybook favourite is setting sail for South Tyneside for a day of adventures and family fun. On Saturday…
New CITB figures show promise for North East construction
Growth in the housebuilding and industrial sectors is set to boost the construction industry in the North East, according to…
Young people with learning disabilities and employers sought for Route2Work programme at Jarrow Hall
Young people with learning disabilities are now able to access educational training and skills in the beautiful setting of Jarrow…
Tyneside office park sold for £1.31m
A fully let office park in South Tyneside has been sold for £1.31m. Blue Sky Way, part of Monkton Business…
Consultation draft feedback report published
A report of public feedback gained during the recent NHS consultation ‘Path to Excellence’ has been published. Around 2,500 people…