Local people and businesses are being encouraged to join Our South Shields Conversation. We want to know: how you use the town centre why you use the town centre what ideas and suggestions you have to improve it This is likely to be the first in a series of South Tyneside Conversations. There are various …
Dogger Bank Wind Farm has doubled its operator fund grants for community groups in its key communities in recognition of increasing costs and financial pressures. In light of the current crisis and new challenges that many communities are facing, the amount that groups in East Riding of Yorkshire, South Tyneside and Redcar and Cleveland can …
The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) and twelve North East local authorities have launched Open, a new e-procurement platform that will transform how businesses find and bid for competitive opportunities. The cloud-based system will replace the NEPO Portal which has been used by NEPO and the twelve North East local authorities for over twenty years. …
South Tyneside Council and the North of Tyne Combined Authority have lodged an application to the Government for an Investment Zone that would cover the development areas, industrial clusters and key terminals along the banks of the River Tyne, including prime development land on the north and south bank at the Port of Tyne. The …
South Tyneside Council is inviting residents and businesses to talk about their town. Local people are encouraged to join ‘Our South Shields Conversation’, which is launching on Monday 10 October. The six-week consultation will ask people how and why they use the town centre, as well as seeking ideas and suggestions for its future. The …
A&P Tyne has completed its largest conversion project in recent years with a multi-million-pound contract with Prysmian on the cable laying vessel the Ulisse. Prysmian is a long-standing customer of A&P North East’s Tyne facility, and the Ulisse a frequent visitor to the facility. The conversion project encompassed extensive fabrication works, including the fitting of …
Newcastle International Airport has been awarded “UK and Irish Airport of the Year” by the Travel Trade Gazette at the Travel Industry Awards 2022. Voted for by leaders across the tourism industry, the awards recognise overall performance, support for trade partners, contribution to a fairer travel industry and smarter products. A panel of industry experts …
By Guy Currey, Invest North East England (INEE) When I have the opportunity to write about our offshore wind sector, and the region’s wider green industry, my first instinct is to ask, ‘Can I have a larger word count?’ Because there is so much to include and an incredible amount the North East can be …
Restaurants across South Tyneside are cooking up a storm in preparation for the return of Restaurant Week next month. The week-long celebration of South Tyneside hospitality will run from 10-16 October. The popular programme returns after a two-year absence due to covid restrictions. The event offers residents and visitors the chance to sample a wide …
As Nissan Qashqai and Juke production in Sunderland passes the five million mark, electrified versions of these pioneering crossover models are now rolling off the lines. The Nissan Qashqai, the record-breaking original crossover, is now offered with Nissan’s unique e-POWER system, a first for the company in Europe. Its B-segment stablemate, the Nissan Juke, is …
Two years ago, at the height of the pandemic, lecturer Claire Wardle took voluntary redundancy from a local college – now she employs 10 staff helping our region’s most vulnerable people. Faced with the choice of leaving her former employer – or continuing in a vastly reduced team – Claire Wardle opted for redundancy in …
Our Business Talks are back with a live audience! View the Business Talk video below: After an investment of at least £37m, North East Screen (formerly Northern Film + Media), the screen industries development agency for the North-East, launched its new name, brand and programme of events earlier this year. The agency is now gearing …
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