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BEF saves 800 northern jobs in two months

Friday July 3, 2020

Not-for-profit finance company, Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) has delivered over £5m to northern businesses in the last two months, saving 800 jobs in the process.

Support Sunderland retailers on Independence Day

Friday 3rd of July 2020

July 4 is a landmark day in this year’s calendar – and for more reason that one.

Synergi scoops international award for business transformation work

Friday 3rd of July 2020

Cloud technology expert Synergi has won an international award on the back of its business transformation work for clients including Arriva and Yorkshire Water.

Jade Business Park welcomes first tenant

Thursday 2nd of July 2020

Japanese corporation, Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Europe, is gearing up for growth after becoming the first tenant at a new County Durham business park.

Lockdown Home Improvement Boom Sees Record Sales for Funky Chunky Furniture

Thursday 2nd of July 2020

Funky Chunky Furniture has seen sales of its furniture, shelves and home accessories soar as consumers focus on home improvements.

Thomas Swan announce business development partnership with Concrene to take graphene into the concrete market

Thursday 2nd of July 2020

Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd., one of the UK’s leading independent chemical manufacturers, today announced that they have signed an exclusive agency agreement with Concrene Ltd.

Sunderland hospitality businesses prepare to open

Wednesday 1st of July 2020

Many of Sunderland bars and restaurants are planning to open their doors this weekend, while others are taking a more cautious approach to relaunching their business.

The Bridges shows it's a cut above

Wednesday 1st of July 2020

Sunderland shoppers are being given the head’s up – with plans for a new salon to open in the Bridges.

Ingenia Recruitment - Technicians/Sales Staff

Wednesday 1st of July 2020

Ingenia Recruitment has put out an appeal for North East companies to accommodate Vehicle Technicians and Sales staff who find themselves made redundant.

Wheely good idea to help Five Lamps' home carers enhance support for vulnerable people in Stockton

Wednesday 1st of July 2020

A four-figure grant from a regional employer has helped a Teesside charity enhance the home care services it provides and improve the health and well-being of its home care colleagues.

Trauma-Informed Practice expertise guides teachers in supporting pupils’ return to school

Wednesday 1st of July 2020

School teachers on Teesside University’s MA Education (Trauma-Informed Practice) have highlighted how they are applying their studies to support pupils who have been directly affected by Covid-19 and the implications of lockdown.