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MotorVise scales up success with Team Massive Results

Tuesday April 24, 2018

Fraser Brown, managing director of Colburn-based MotorVise, has benefited from the dedicated support from one of the county’s leading scale up experts, Ian Kinnery.

Going for brokers: Three platforms bidding to disrupt energy procurement.

Tuesday 24th of April 2018

Article features Andrew Richardson, CEO and Founder of troocost.com. Troocost is different to brokers as it provides businesses with prices direct from suppliers with no hidden fees through its free, online benchmarking system.

Consultancy marks rapid growth with Sunderland expansion

Tuesday 24th of April 2018

Asbestos and environmental consultancy Franks Portlock has created new jobs and doubled the size of its Sunderland HQ amid strong growth and opportunities in new markets.

Jennings Ford Transit Centres prepare for Transit Show Live event

Tuesday 24th of April 2018

Jennings Ford Transit Centres are holding a test drive event with an added extra in store for customers in the market for a new commercial vehicle from the award-winning Ford range.

Billion pound boost for Sunderland - with millions more to come

Tuesday 24th of April 2018

Almost £1 billion has already been invested in Sunderland since 2015 as part of a masterplan aimed at boosting jobs, infrastructure and cultural assets in the city, new figures show.

Kromek awarded three-year project by Innovate UK to deliver Molecular Breast Imaging Device

Tuesday 24th of April 2018

Project with leading NHS Trust, the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals, will utilise Kromek’s CZT-based SPECT detectors to greatly improve the detection of breast cancer in a significant proportion of women

Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme

Tuesday 24th of April 2018

In a recent announcementment by the Government in relation to the £67m Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme where small businesses can claim up to £3,000 against the cost of connection either individually or as part of a group project. Residents can also benefit from the scheme as part of a group project which must include businesses, and may be able to claim a voucher of up to a value of £500.

Shadow Transport Secretary of State for Transport visits Port of Tyne

Tuesday 24th of April 2018

The Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, Andy McDonald MP, paid his first visit to the Port of Tyne on Friday 20 April.

Positive student experience at Teesside sees university rise higher

Tuesday 24th of April 2018

Teesside University has climbed significantly in an influential league table which is compiled purely on feedback from students.

Industry award for Advanced customer service

Tuesday 24th of April 2018

Global fire systems leader Advanced has been awarded Highly Commended for Service Excellence at the annual Safety and Health Excellence (SHE) Awards 2018, held at the NEC, Birmingham.

Week2Week among shortlisted for national award…

Tuesday 24th of April 2018

We are celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious national award, representing the north-east region in the process.