NEWCASTLE BUSINESS NEWS

In order to support their strategic growth plans, Omega Plastics Group (OPG) have recruited two new Business Development Managers to support their Technical Sales Director, Norman Hoggett.

Two entertainers, who have made careers out of getting inside people’s heads, are putting on a weekly show to help businesses better understand their...

North East property and energy firm The Banks Group is enhancing the mental health support it provides for its employees by signing up to the Time To Change campaign.

The North East’s biggest building society is set to move into a new home in South Shields’ Denmark Centre, close to the town’s new transport interchange.

Byzantine House, located in Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond – originally built as a place of worship - has been converted into 10 one and two-bed apartments and mews by design-led local developer Provenance Developments.

The region’s largest bus company, Go North East, has invested £1.8 million in 11 brand-new, state of the art, environmentally friendly buses for its popular Green Arrow services.

A mixed picture has emerged as two sets of government data indicates the number of businesses closing in the North East has increased –...

Community conscious staff at GT3 architects battled difficult conditions to raise more than £2,500 for charities Recyke y’Bike and Mind. A 5-strong team cycled...

Leading regional law firm for business, Muckle LLP, has been appointed to the North East Purchasing Organisation's (NEPO) £60million multiple lot procurement framework.

Go North East, the region’s largest bus company, teamed up with Newcastle United Foundation for World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October.

North East MPs have reassured students at Newcastle College that they're on the right track to a successful career as they launch Industry Week at the Rail and Civil Engineering Academy in Gateshead.

The proportion of North East retail businesses facing a raised risk of insolvency in the next year has fallen – but more than two in five of them are still facing potential problems, according to new research by insolvency trade body R3.

Leading international recruitment firm Jackson Hogg has recently made four key hires to expand its service offering.

The UK’s largest energy sector trainer, AIS Training, has opened a new state-of-the-art confined space training facility within its 20-acre training village on North Tyneside to teach people how to work in dangerous enclosed spaces.

Digital business and cloud solutions experts Synergi are launching the region’s first dedicated Digital Business Den, to help businesses understand more about cloud-based tools that can improve their operations.

Colin Barnes, 44 from Sunderland, the Engineering Director at Go North East, the region’s largest bus company, was named ‘Engineer of the Year’ at the routeone Awards last week with judges noting that “he has so much ‘oomph’ it is unbelievable”.

Newcastle-based, Activ Technology, has announced the appointment of two business development executives. 22-year-old Tom Johnston from Bedlington and 22-year-old Jessica Ivison from Whitley Bay are...

North East England’s offshore wind industry and the opportunities open to UK companies from significant upcoming wind farm developments will be the focus of...

RG Corporate Finance has advised the management team of Mobius Life in a transaction that has seen Phoenix Equity Partners acquire a majority stake...

Fulcrum, the UK’s market leading independent multi-utility infrastructure and services provider, is investing in a new depot, delivery teams and vehicle fleet to serve...

Pacifica Group, the leading UK service provider to domestic appliance manufacturers, insurance companies and retailers, has achieved a major milestone by completing three million...

The winner of a national prize aimed at profiling young emerging artists has unveiled a new solo exhibition exploring perspective, composition and structure. Olivia Turner,...

The North East’s largest independent contract cleaning and facilities management firm has won contracts with two major local authorities as it continues to grow on the back of success in the public and private sectors.

The Biscuit Factory – the UK’s largest independent commercial art, craft and design gallery – is toasting the festive season with new Christmas-themed experiences.

The North East’s longest-standing business investor has taken the total amount it has invested in growing regional companies past the £100m mark.

Newcastle Based-PR Agency Clothier Lacey & Co has announced the growth of its company with two new appointments. Abbie Osguthorpe, 26 from South Shields, a...

Wet weather failed to dampen spirits at the popular Reason To Children’s Disability Triathlon, sponsored by SOS Group, in Newcastle today (29 September). Now in...

Two young graduates have taken their first steps onto the legal career ladder after being chosen by North East law firm Hay & Kilner as its latest trainee solicitors.

More consultation is needed before the Government progresses plans to change how planes are used in airline insolvencies, the North East arm of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 has warned.

An ambitious North East property planning services consultancy has acquired a sector rival to expand its client base and geographic reach.

Life will be made a little bit easier for children at a Newcastle special school thanks to the generosity of teams of fund-raising footballers...

Tech innovator Commsworld has urged Newcastle to invest in a digital network fit for the 21st century and wants to work with Northumberland County Council and North Tyne Combined authority on helping spread Gigabit connectivity into rural areas.

Ghetto Golf Newcastle has welcomed over 30,000 guests since its July opening. The over 18s leisure venue has already made its mark in the toon...

North East media agency Route, based at creative hub, Generator Studios, Newcastle, with a sister office in Brighton, is expanding its team and entering new territories after a series of client wins.

The North East’s largest building society has teamed up with local volunteer-run Stokesley library to help support its aim to make the library ‘a great place to go’.

North East success story Frank Recruitment Group has landed a prestigious award for its operations in the US, taking the top spot in the...

Apprentices from Newcastle College have reached the finals of a prestigious national skills competition, to be held in Birmingham in November.

Budding North East businesspeople have been tapping into the knowledge of experienced entrepreneurs for advice at a special networking event organised as part of the 2019 If We Can You Can Challenge.

A Venator expert has taken up a national post as Chair of the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) Responsible Care Strategy Group.

Two colleagues from North East property and energy firm The Banks Group have raised more than £1,300 for The Samaritans after taking part in a Lake District ultra-marathon.