The world away from those cuts Dec 6 2010
CUTS and the question of what will replace regional development agency One North East may have been dominating many of the headlines for the past three months, but there’s been plenty else going on in the North East business world too. Here are just a few of the big stories we have been reporting on... more
Enterprise Europe Networks open gateways to Asia Dec 6 2010
THE Enterprise Europe Network has opened 15 contact points in China and South Korea, giving European SMEs easier access to these attractive markets. This was announced at the third annual conference of the European Enterprise Network in Antwerp. more
High temperature research centre set for Teesside Dec 6 2010
THE Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) and Tata Steel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new national High Temperature Innovation Centre (HTIC) at Tata Steel’s Teesside Technology Centre (TTC). more
Attracting worldwide customers, creating jobs for local people Dec 6 2010
A GROWING national and international reputation in 21st Century industries is promising a bright future for the North East. more
Motor industry back in fast lane Dec 6 2010
THE North East automotive sector has had a buoyant 18 months following the global economic crash in 2008 which saw new car sales and vehicle production fall off a cliff. Peter McCusker reports more
Mygenomics stems from Science City Dec 6 2010
LEADING North East commercial law firm Muckle LLP has helped to set up and provide specialist legal advice to an innovative and exciting new personal genomics company. more
Still plenty to play for Dec 6 2010
MUCH is made of the potential spin-offs to business from the 2012 London Olympics, but is a fair share of the riches heading to regions such as the North East? Kelley Price and Laura Woodcock investigate. more
A sustainable momentum Dec 6 2010
'GREEN tech' may well be the catalyst to spark a new wave of economic growth in the North East, but with almost every region in the UK also targeting the sector, competition will be tough. more
Focus on greener place to live and to work Dec 6 2010
Sustainability is at the heart of a pioneering new institute recently launched in Newcastle. Environment Editor TONY HENDERSON reports more
Moving up in a sustainable world Dec 6 2010
INCREASING concerns about climate change, resource depletion and energy security are quite rightly leading to an unprecedented rethink in the way we design and construct our buildings. more
Unique Newcastle building to receive major refurb Dec 6 2010
One of Newcastle’s most iconic modern buildings has been saved from demolition, as part of a new vision which could put the community in the driving seat of regeneration. more
Awards and opportunities at Constructing Excellence in the North East Dec 6 2010
Constructing Excellence in the North East is looking to once again celebrate the successes of the Built Environment with its sixth annual awards. more
Green homes built on traditional principles Dec 6 2010
PEOPLE and property business Gentoo is building an estate of super green homes at its new Hutton Rise development in Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland. Based on Gentoo's research, the exemplar scheme aims to demonstrate the savings, both monetary and carbon that can be achieved using traditional construction methods to build more sustainable housing. more
Support services on hand to help business develop Dec 6 2010
DURHAM County Council aims to support the continuous improvement of the county’s infrastructure and environment. more
Helping Communities brings its own awards Dec 6 2010
FOUR Housing Groups Development Teams’ work has scooped two national awards. The Homes and Communities Agency’s recent awards ceremony in London recognised projects that combined innovation and dedication to improve communities. more
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