South Tyneside Council has welcomed plans to establish a dedicated support centre for the Borough’s small business community in the heart of South Shields. The Word in South Shields has been chosen by Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Newcastle to become one of six new library-based BIPC Locals to provide expert advice to companies across …
Young people in the North East of England are set to share in a £1 million investment during the construction of Dogger Bank Wind Farm to prepare them for working life in a net zero world. In a programme developed in partnership with local authorities in the North and North East of England, the wind …
The Advanced Manufacturing Forum (AMF) has appointed a new Chair and two Vice-Chairs to support its new growth strategy and to strengthen its position as a voice for North East manufacturing companies. The AMF has appointed Richard Swart as Chair, Rachel Mansfield as Vice Chair and has promoted board member Alan Metcalfe to Vice Chair. …
The British Library has announced a major expansion of its highly successful network of library-based Business & IP Centres (BIPCs), with a centre due to open at The Word this summer. Following last year’s pledge of £13million in Treasury funding towards the expansion, BIPC Newcastle, a Newcastle City Council project, has been allocated £690,000 to …
Sales and Marketing consultancy Far North has doubled its turnover, taken on new staff and expanded operations from its South Shields base. The company, which was set up by Ian Farrar in 2016, took an office at One Trinity Green in 2019 and since then has moved to larger offices at the business centre several …
Local entrepreneur, Laurie Scully, opened her store ‘Laurie’s’ in Boldon Colliery last weekend. The long-time antiques dealer, who has appeared regularly on TV’s Dickinson’s Real Deal, opened her first physical premises on North Road, selling a unique selection of vintage and reclaimed items as well as handmade gifts and local crafts. Before the pandemic Laurie …
An interactive question and answer session about the end of the furlough scheme will be hosted by South Tyneside Council next week. Both employers and employees are invited to the event, the latest in the Business Talk series, which will be live streamed on Friday 11 June. Two special guests will offer advice and guidance …
Port of Tyne has become the first port in the UK to be awarded the ISO 44001:2017 accreditation, demonstrating the outstanding levels of collaboration and excellence being achieved for our customers. Developing collaborative business relationships is a key element within the Port of Tyne’s vision be the UK’s safest, most progressive customer-focused and environmentally sustainable …
The HR Dept Newcastle, has signalled its ambitious growth plans with a move to larger offices in South Tyneside and an expansion of its team. Originally based in The Quadrus Centre, Boldon, company director, Jayne Hart, has purchased premises in Fowler Street, South Shields. The move comes as the company welcomes senior HR advisor, Nicola …
A South Shields technology consultancy has joined the UK Space Agency’s Leo programme after developing a carbon capture system for long term space exploration and industrial applications on earth. MAC SciTech Ltd, which is based in South Shields, has patented its revolutionary technology system for processing carbon dioxide designed for use on lunar space stations, …
As bars and restaurants open their doors to indoor customers, hospitality businesses across South Tyneside have secured additional financial support from the council. As part of the Government support package for businesses South Tyneside Council received £4,360,736 funds under the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG). This has now all been allocated with hospitality businesses in the …
Our host Ian Farrar chats to Eddie, MD at Cell Pack Solutions. Cell Pack Solutions have doubled the size of its business and plan to export to every country across Europe within four months. Hear more about their recent significant acquisition when host Ian Farrar chats to MD Eddie Czestochowski. Ian Farrar is the Managing …
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