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A contractor has been appointed for the multimillion-pound revamp of a much-loved South Tyneside cultural venue. GMI Construction Group will deliver the refurbishment of the Customs House on South Shields’ …

Dogger Bank Wind Farm has once again supported a range of community groups in South Tyneside through its community fund, with grassroots football clubs among those benefiting from investment aimed …

The Port of Tyne has announced the appointment of Julia Prescot CBE as its new Chair from 1 July 2026. Julia brings extensive experience in infrastructure, investment and leadership, having …

The Port of Tyne has announced its strongest financial results in a decade, with revenue increasing by 5% to £70 million, EBITDA rising by 11% to £18.6 million and adjusted …

Balaena, the maritime engineering and shipbuilding group that owns the historic drydock and dockyard facility in Gibraltar, Gibdock, and a shipyard in Padstow, Cornwall, today announced the acquisition of APCL …

The Port of Tyne, Nexus, Groundwork South and North Tyneside, and South Tyneside Council are among a growing number of local employers who have pledged their commitment to becoming more …

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wooden garden and outdoor buildings is creating a £4.5m base and bringing over 60 new jobs to South Tyneside. Family-owned Dunster House, which …

Ahead of leading real estate conference, UKREiiF, North East England has launched its three-day event programme, profiling key sector strengths and an extensive pipeline of new development opportunities. From 19-21 …

Scholarship recipients from across the North and North East of England gathered last week at the Dogger Bank Wind Farm Operations and Maintenance (O&M) base in South Shields to celebrate …

Optimal Accountancy, the North East–based firm of accountants and business advisors, has completed its first acquisition as part of an ambitious buy‑and‑build growth strategy, announcing the purchase of specialist finance …

A South Tyneside-based veterinary centre is expanding its services and facilities following a significant investment and property deal. Bridge Referrals, based in Boldon Colliery, has secured a lease on an …

Nissan has today announced that the all-new, all-electric JUKE will be built at Nissan’s Sunderland Plant in the UK, reinforcing the site’s central role in the company’s global EV strategy. …