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Port of Blyth Supports GMS Hornsea One Jack Up Project
Port of Blyth Supports GMS Hornsea One Jack Up Project

Port of Blyth Supports GMS Hornsea One Jack Up Project With a growing reputation as a major UK offshore energy support base in the billion pound North East subsea industry, Port of Blyth is able to offer clients the service, project support and expertise they require to prosper. The Port is now home to a […]

New IT jobs created in move to Aykley Heads
New IT jobs created in move to Aykley Heads

A fast-growing business and IT firm is making a move to new premises in an area set to play a key role in creating thousands of jobs for County Durham. Waterstons is moving to Durham County Council-owned Northumbria House at Aykley Heads in Durham City. The council recently announced its ambitions to attract more than […]

£7.8m emerging technology centre close to completion in Gateshead
£7.8m emerging technology centre close to completion in Gateshead

Construction work to build Europe’s first centre for emerging technologies and digital innovation is close to completion in Gateshead. The £7.8m complex is being funded by Gateshead Council, the European Regional Development Fund and the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). PROTO will open in the summer at on Baltic Business Quarter situated next to […]

Where to grow your business
Where to grow your business

When you first started your business, it’s very likely you invested a whole lot of time, money and effort to get it on its feet. So, now what? For those of you who have survived the shaky start-up years and built a successful company, you may be wondering how to grow your business beyond its current reach.  If you have expansion or […]

victoria-our-economy NE LEP SEP 2018
Thinking global to grow the North East economy
Thinking global to grow the North East economy

As an economist working at the North East LEP, one of the questions I’m asked the most is ‘how is the North East economy performing?’ On Tuesday 6 March I had the opportunity to answer that question at the launch of the ‘Our Economy 2018’ report. More than 200 people joined me, Andrew Hodgson, Chair […]

DIT delegates from around the world were shown the region's health and life sciences capabilities
North East Life Sciences Sector is open for business
North East Life Sciences Sector is open for business

A delegation of international trade experts is heading home today ready to spread the word about the North East of England and the impressive investment opportunities in life sciences and pharmaceuticals our region offers. Representatives from the international postings of Department of International Trade (DIT) from countries as diverse as Canada, Israel and New Zealand […]

Online training
Online training company lands in Newcastle
Online training company lands in Newcastle

An international online training company has chosen Newcastle as its UK headquarters and has already announced plans for a five-day sustainable food supply chains conference in the city. Sarras Academies produces learning experiences for professionals – from mentoring with world-leading experts through to short online courses. The company currently operates within the food and agribusiness, […]

Hyperdrive Innovation, Advanced Manufacturing
Hyperdrive and Nissan complete £19m High Energy Density Battery project
Hyperdrive and Nissan complete £19m High Energy Density Battery project

Battery technology firm Hyperdrive Innovation is celebrating the successful completion of its government-backed High Energy Density Battery (HEDB) project. Hyperdrive Innovation, based in Sunderland, is a developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company’s High Energy Density Battery project played a significant role in developing the North-east […]