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Latest letting takes Quorum deals to 39,500 sq ft in two months
An international engineering, architecture and consultancy company has completed the acquisition of new office space at Quorum Park in North Tyneside, despite the challenges presented by Covid-19. Ramboll, which employs 16,500 people globally, is relocating its...
Offshore wind farm base to create “significant opportunities”
The new Port of Tyne base for the world's biggest offshore wind farm can be the catalyst for "significant tangible opportunities" for the region and help ensure a "green and resilient economic recovery" according to business leaders. Equinor and SSE Renewables, the...
North East Contact Centre Awards Nominations Open Today
The awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the hard work and dedication of contact centre teams. The judges understand the huge challenge faced by the industry since March and will be taking this into account at every stage of the judging process....
North East tech sector highlights strengths in bid to attract investors and young talent
Organisations in the North East have highlighted the strengths of the region’s tech sector in a bid to attract both investors and young talent. Teams from tech network Dynamo, support agency Generator and Sunderland Software City have contributed to an updated version...
Whitley Bay named as one of the ‘coolest neighbourhoods in the UK’
Conde Nast Traveler has voted Whitley Bay in North Tyneside one of the coolest, most most under-the-radar neighbourhoods in the UK. Here's what they said: A decade ago not even a reckless gambler would have wagered on Whitley Bay becoming Tyneside’s hippest hangout....
FORMICA GROUP MOVES IMPORT OPERATIONS NORTH TO PORT OF TYNE
Leading laminate surface manufacturer Formica Group has signed a new deal with Port of Tyne to move its UK import operations to South Shields bringing around 500 containers a year into the Port. Formica Group, based in North Shields & Newton Aycliffe, supplies...
Port of Tyne base for world’s biggest offshore wind farm
The Port of Tyne has been named as the new base for the world's biggest offshore wind farm in a move that is set to support the creation of about 200 jobs in the region. Equinor and SSE Renewables, the two companies behind the Dogger Bankoffshore wind farm, have...
North East LEP bolsters supply chain programme
The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has bolstered its supply chain programme to help regional businesses gain access to grants to support the supply of personal protective equipment. Supply Chain North East is delivered by RTC North in partnership with...
Tyne Tunnels launches pay later option in response to Covid-19
TT2, the operators of the Tyne Tunnels, is launching a pay later system to help protect staff and customers against the spread of Covid-19. The company is withdrawing the current credit or debit card payment option, instead providing an invoice to be paid by midnight...