Nuclear submarines powered by North-East firm

One of the Royal Navy's astute-class submarines

6:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

NUCLEAR-POWERED Royal Navy attack submarines will defend the nation backed by North-East technology firm.

North-East firm makes breakthrough with £500,000 Middle-East deal

Keith Miller, managing director of Ecco Finishing Supplies with the new fire protection machine being sent to the Middle East

6:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

A NORTH-EAST firm, founded in its owners bedroom, has secured a landmark deal to supply life-saving fire protection to the Middle-East offshore energy industry.

Building firm ceases trading after more than 80 years

11:19am Friday 24th May 2013

A STEEL fabrication firm, which erected buildings across the North-East for more than 80 years, has ceased trading.

Family firm launches software to increase global success

6:00am Friday 24th May 2013

A FAMILY-OWNED chemical firm, which makes products used in antiseptics and disinfectants, has launched a system to increase its global presence.

Steelmaker denies scaling back regional operations

MANUFACTURING: Sparks fly at Tata Steel

8:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A STEELMAKER has denied it is scaling back North-East productions, but admits facing another tough year at the mercy of a subdued market.

Do ethics and business mix? How a Reverend and a lawyer are trying to find out

6:23pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

ETHICS in business will be discussed at a meeting of charities, churchmen and companies in Newcastle tonight (Thursday, May 23).

Private ambulance company could create forty jobs

5:24pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A PRIVATE ambulance firm has recruited 20 drivers since September and could create another 40 jobs in the next few years.

North-East steelmaker warns of tough year in 'subdued' market

Tata Steel worker at the company's Hartlepool plant

2:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A NORTH-EAST steelmaker, which has written off £1bn from its balance sheet, says it expects another tough year, despite slight improvements in its UK operations.

Wilton hosts science park conference

6:16pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

AN event focusing on issues facing the UK science and innovation sector attracted over 100 representatives from Science Parks and Innovation Centres across the UK to the North East.

Signs of economic growth

10:25am Thursday 23rd May 2013

The UK's return to growth was underlined today as revised figures confirmed the powerhouse services sector helped the economy expand by 0.3 per cent in the first three months of the year.

Mine bosses deny plans will 'destroy' environment

Sirius Minerals says its operations at the proposed mine would be underground or covered by agricultural-style buildings, but opponents say it would be a “huge industrial development in a national park”

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A MINING firm, which hopes to create 1,000 North-East jobs in a £1.5bn potash project, has strongly denied criticism its plans will destroy the environment.

Steelmaker expected to reveal losses in financial report

'THEORETICAL EXERCISE': Workers at Tata Steel in Hartlepool

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A NORTH-EAST steelmaker is today expected to announce major losses in its full-year results, just days after writing down the value of its European operations by more than £1bn.

70 Tees Valley youngsters offered a pathway into work

6:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A TRAINING charity has secured new funding to offer 70 young people the chance to take the first steps towards a career in industry.

Former World Championship driver has new international success exporting cars

2:40pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

AN EX-RALLY driver turned car dealer has seen exports from his business boom since the recession.

North-East chemicals firm denies closure reports

The Sabic Olefins cracker at Wilton

2:32pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A PETROCHEMICALS firm, which is cutting more than 100 North-East jobs, says it is not closing part of its business in the region.

Positive outlook for manufacturing

11:18am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

MANUFACTURERS continue to expect strong output growth in the next three months, according to the CBI’s latest monthly Industrial Trends Survey.

Business development organisation adds £30m to investment fund

6:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A NORTH-EAST business development organisation has added £30m to its investment fund.

Transport bosses say North-East business and airport will benefit from London £25bn aviation hub

Durham Tees Valley Airport

6:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A £25BN aviation hub can galvanise a loss-making North-East airport and be a catalyst for increased foreign investment, it has been claimed.

Entrepreneur Bethany dancing to own tune after awards

Bethany Ainsley, who runs Nouveau Fitness

6:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A NORTH-EAST entrepreneur has a spring in her step after winning two awards.

NECC: Take the first step into exports

2:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THE region’s great and good turned out last week to celebrate the achievements of the companies spearheading the North East’s overseas trade effort, writes James Ramsbotham.

Steel maker celebrates production records

10:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

STEEL bosses have celebrated production records at a North-East plant but admitted the start of a vital £38m coal injection facility has been delayed by weeks.

Virgin boss meets the future stars of NE business

COMPARING IDEAS: Richard Branson meets the aspiring entrepreneurs

6:47pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

FIVE aspiring entrepreneurs have discussed their ideas over lunch with Sir Richard Branson amid calls for more to come forward. 

CBI North East director Sarah Green takes up national role

6:10pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

THE North East director of the leading employers’ group the CBI is stepping down from her role in the region to take up a national position. 

Vertu buys Co-Op's Land Rover dealerships

10:17am Tuesday 21st May 2013

VERTU Motors is acquiring the three Land Rover dealerships in a £31m deal.

North-East property firm works on £2.5m home-building contract

6:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A NORTH-EAST property services firm has continued its growth after winning a contract to build an affordable home development.

Outsourcing firm could cut jobs

6:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

OUTSOURCING firm Mitie Group, which employs thousands of workers in the North of England, says it order book remains strong after further expansion in healthcare services.

Cleaning firm looks to create new jobs in expansion

Martin Ferguson, MJF managing director

6:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A CLEANING firm, which worked on a flagship £105m national football centre, says it wants to create more North-East jobs and expand across the UK after winning a raft of contracts.

Temporary buildings firm secures its own Olympic Games legacy

Today's action includes rowing finals at Eton Dornay including the north east's Katherine Copeland who won gold in the lightweight double sculls together with Sophie Hosking.

6:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A FIRM supplying temporary buildings, which are used by workers on construction sites, has created its own Olympic Games legacy.

Severfield Rowen to axe staff

7:00pm Monday 20th May 2013

BRITAIN’S biggest steelwork contractor is axing about 10 per cent of its workforce as part of restructure plans aimed at stemmig losses.

Jobs for North-East's wounded heroes

ROYAL OPENING: Prince Harry and Prince William at the opening of Tedworth House recovery centre, Tidworth

6:07pm Monday 20th May 2013

SICK and injured war-veterans are being helped to find jobs after Princes William and Harry launched a national Help for Heroes campaign today.

Awards ceremony helps build success in construction

3:13pm Monday 20th May 2013

EXCELLENCE in constructing has been celebrated at an industry awards ceremony.

Sporting success for North-East broadband firm

Wells gets his hands on the League One play-off final trophy

12:56pm Monday 20th May 2013

A NORTH-EAST technology company is celebrating after playing its own part in the success of a football team at a showpiece final.

EU withdrawal risks NE jobs

9:39am Monday 20th May 2013

INVESTMENT in the UK could be at risk if we decide to pull out of the EU, a senior figure has warned on a visit to the North-East.

Cleveland Bridge lands £35m order from Sri Lanka

DEVELOPING WORLD: The type of crossing in Sri Lanka that Cleveland Bridge will be replacing

6:00am Monday 20th May 2013

A WORLD famous bridge building company has won a £35m contract that will help transform lives on a tropical island and secure the firm's future for years.

Offshore training firm changes name as it looks to increase services

6:00am Monday 20th May 2013

AN offshore safety and training firm is changing its name as it looks to enhance its services.



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