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News Archive
20 Oct 08
Tynedale congratulated by TV dragon
Firm blazes ahead with investment
A Tyneside-based fireplace manufacturer is turning up the heat after purchasing new equipment and safeguarding jobs with grant support from One NorthEast.
Margaret Fay appointed to Homes and Communities Agency board
Margaret Fay OBE, chairman of regional development agency One North East, has been appointed to the national board of the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).
17 Oct 08
UK pioneer opens second branch in the North East
A North East firm which brought the first ever robotic masseur to the UK has opened a second branch in Newcastle.
North East England Ambassadors spreading the word
Firms ranging from energy giant Sembcorp in the Tees Valley to Gateshead’s world-class IT company Aspire Technology Solutions are among the latest companies helping to promote North East England’s business success.
16 Oct 08
2008 North East England Tourism Awards winners to be revealed
It involves thousands of businesses, employs over 60,000 of the region’s population and pumps £3.9 billion into the local economy each year – the North East England tourism industry is undoubtedly big business.
14 Oct 08
Kim joins line to help women switch on to enterprise
North East TV news presenter Kim Inglis will be sharing how she made it in the world of media to women across the region at a free event being held to encourage women to set up their own business.
North East success at 2008 National Enterprise Awards
The North East has seen great success at the National Enterprise Awards – with three categories won by organisations in the region.
Support for rural employment
Three towns in rural Northumberland are to test innovative ways of helping people back into work and to start their own business - thanks to new funding from One North East.
13 Oct 08
Major OECD review hails potential of northern innovation assets
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is today calling for the UK to realise the full economic potential of innovation in the North of England, and learn from best practice across the world.
Keeping on board with investment
A circuit board manufacturer is bringing overseas business to its North East base after purchasing new equipment and safeguarding jobs thanks to grant support from One North East.
Key organisations sign NETPark pact
Three organisations that are driving cutting edge research and job-creation in the North East are to sign a pact to accelerate the growth of the region’s leading science and technology park.
Euro funding boosts North East business support
A multi million pound cash injection from the European Union is a cornerstone in the fresh drive to accelerate business start up rates in North East England.
Key organisations sign NETPark pact
10 Oct 08
Graduate Retention Targeted as Agency and University Agreement Signed
Regional development agency One North East has joined forces with Northumbria University in a bid to encourage more graduates to remain in the North East.
09 Oct 08
Tynedale Bids To Be Named Best In Britain
People in North East England are being asked to ‘keep everything crossed’ for Tynedale next week – when the area will learn if it’s been crowned the most enterprising place in Britain.
Top London 2012 Official Pays Visit to Tyneside
Leading London 2012 official, Charles Allen CBE was in North Tyneside today to meet with young people who have been demonstrating their sporting and educational prowess.
07 Oct 08
Chief Executive appointed to lead City Development Company
A leading figure in the field of urban regeneration and economic development has been appointed as chief executive of the new City Development Company for Gateshead and Newcastle.
Innovative low carbon vehicle programme launched in the region
An innovative £100m programme to research and develop low carbon vehicles has been launched by local and national Government today.
North East economy tops agenda at One NorthEast meeting
The strengths of the regional economy and the challenges it faces headlined One NorthEast’s Annual Review Meeting this morning. (Tuesday 7th October)
Castle Morpeth calls on Emax
06 Oct 08
Newcastle and Durham scientists to get over £2 million for cancer imaging
Newcastle and Durham scientists are set to receive a major cash boost to develop the latest cancer imaging technologies.
03 Oct 08
Research honours for Frances
A One NorthEast specialist has been invited to work with Newcastle University on research to help drive economic growth in rural areas.
Angel Alliance takes off in the region
Two of the region’s leading universities are joining forces in a ground-breaking agreement aimed at giving the North East a leading edge in the commercialisation of research for funding potential.
02 Oct 08
Business Link backs the right horse
A former civil servant who represents England at long-distance cross-country horse racing has set her sights on selling riding equipment in Europe.
Bowled over by £45m redevelopment plans
Regional development agency One NorthEast has reinforced its commitment to the development of top sporting venues in the region.
01 Oct 08
Launch pad hits The Stanhope Show
Launch Pad – the initiative created by North East Enterprise Bond to transform enterprise culture across the region - has been helping would-be entrepreneurs in County Durham take their first steps towards starting up their own business.
Cracking business plan for farm
A Northumberland farm is to create the region’s first dedicated free-range egg processing facility – with help from the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).
EU recognition for North East Regional Image Campaign
North East England’s highly successful regional image campaign is at the forefront of the biggest annual event on EU regional policy, held in Brussels next week (6-9 October).
30 Sep 08
North East businesses REACH out to NEPIC for regulatory advice
NEPIC (the North East Process Industry Cluster)on behalf of One NorthEast, has hosted a workshop to discuss REACH: the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals regulations.
29 Sep 08
RDPE backs new techonology for UTASS
A support service for farms in Teesdale has boosted its capacity to take calls and enquiries – with help from the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).
Time for family business to go on-line
A family jeweller with branches in Cramlington and Whitley Bay has reported a 15% increase in sales after the launch of its company website.
Increasing skills to avoid the bills
A mental health nurse is taking time out from his day job to teach people to tile in order to meet a rise in the popularity of DIY.
Life saving equipment research showcased at prestigious event
Research into the development of electronic equipment which can operate in extreme conditions, potentially saving lives, is being showcased next month.
26 Sep 08
North East England named best tourism body
Niall Quinn pledges support to Arc's scheme
Sunderland AFC chairman Niall Quinn welcomed a packed room of developers to the launch of the city’s biggest development opportunity – Vaux - pledging “we’ll invest if you invest”.
25 Sep 08
North East firms urged to explore delights of doing business in Turkey
North East firms are being offered the chance to explore the delights of doing business in Turkey at a special event next month (October).
First property acquired as part of supermarket development plans for Blyth
A Northumberland town has moved closer to realising its ambitions for a new improved supermarket located in the heart of the town centre.
Women entreprenuers help light the spark in others
North East women are about to experience a sparkling event that’s all about successful female business owners helping them turn their own ideas into money-makers.
New post for dairy farming Doug
A familiar face for many in the North East’s agricultural sector has taken on a new challenge - helping farmers to collaborate on business ventures.
24 Sep 08
Multi-million pound investment for third sector
Not-for-profit organisations in North East England are in line for a share of more than £6.8m of new funding to develop innovative ways of helping people move into work, deliver regeneration and boost the third sector’s contribution to economic growth.
Thanks to flooded farmers for cleanup effort
Northumberland farmers are being thanked for their help in carrying out a speedy cleanup, in the aftermath of the worst flooding to hit the county in 45 years.
Australian journalist makes special trip to flood hit Morpeth
The Deputy Editor of one of Australia’s leading travel supplements has made a special trip to flood-hit Morpeth, Northumberland to see for himself what is being done to get the town back on his feet.
23 Sep 08
Investment in tourism paying off for region
The value of tourism to the North East economy has grown by 30% over the past five years.
22 Sep 08
£5.5M to boost business development
Regional development agency One NorthEast has joined forces with Northumberland County Council and Northumberland Strategic Partnership to launch a business development programme which it is hoped will boost entrepreneurship during the economic slowdown.
First grant a lifeline for flooded family business
A support scheme set up to help Morpeth’s flooded businesses get trading again as quickly as possible has made its first payment.
Business park boost for Hartlepool
A prestigious Hartlepool business park has received a further boost following the arrival of one of the country’s largest cabling contactors.
18 Sep 08
Old inn among the first to recover from floods
Food and drink is being served again at Morpeth’s 17th century Waterford Lodge coaching inn just ten days after the cellar was under five feet of filthy water.
17 Sep 08
Morpeth Restauranteur Launches Great North East Menu
Morpeth restaurant owner and top chef David Kennedy has created a special Great North East Menu to help promote North East England during British Food Fortnight (20th Sept – 5th Oct.)
North East schools and colleges mark Paralympic handover
97 North East schools and colleges are amongst an estimated 5,000 across the UK who accepted London 2012’s invitation to lead the celebrations and welcome home the Paralympic Games, on the day London’s Mayor Boris Johnson receives the Paralympic Flag at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games closing ceremony.
16 Sep 08
North East exports at record high
North East exports have reached a record high as the region enjoyed the highest level of growth of any in the UK.
12 Sep 08
Burning ambition for wood fuel
The North East’s growing biomass sector has the potential to be contributing more than £75m a year to the regional economy by 2015, according to a new report.
Developer sought for major regeneration scheme
A developer is being sought for the redevelopment of the former Vaux Brewery site in Sunderland.
Vital sector gets food for thought
North East England’s food and drink sector is getting together for the first major conference of its kind.
11 Sep 08
Package of flood relief support launched for region’s businesses
A package of support is being launched today (Thursday 11 Sept) to provide a life-line for the region’s businesses recovering from last weekend’s flooding.
Flooded farmers get financial lifeline
One NorthEast is meeting the immediate cost of disposing of sheep carcasses, a responsibility which would usually fall on farmers.
Morpeth open for national cycling event
A major national cycling event, featuring the world’s top cyclists, is still set to be welcomed in Morpeth on Friday. Northumberland County and Castle Morpeth Borough councils are heralding the event as demonstrating the indomitable Northumbrian spirit.
An infinitely fitting name
Tees Valley’s newest landmark stands bold and proud today, across the River Tees, as project partners revealed the name of Stockton’s North Shore footbridge as... Infinity Bridge.
Ministry of Justice puts DNA firm under the microscope
A DNA testing firm in Sunderland has become the only accredited body in the region to be approved by the Ministry of Justice to carry out court-directed tests for determining the parentage of a child.
10 Sep 08
North East England takes to the road
The North East England tourism industry will be under the spotlight at a number of roadshows being held later this year to help attract new visitors to the region.
A new bridge - what do you think?
Residents across Sunderland are being asked to have their say on a new bridge and roads that could help the city grow and bring more economic prosperity.
09 Sep 08
Regional Image Campaign gets down to business
The latest phase of the ‘Passionate people. Passionate places’ campaign will promote North East England’s business strengths around the world.
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion
The QAEP is a prestigious award and nominations are now being encouraged for 2009. The Queen's Award Office are looking, in particular, for those who contribute more than their paid employment.
Chemicals company keeps its cool with energy savings
One NorthEast’s Energy Resource Efficiency (ERE) programme is helping deliver a host of electricity savings at a Tees Valley speciality chemicals company.
08 Sep 08
Help for businesses hit by floods
Business support experts are today assessing the scale of the damage of last weekend’s floods to see what support can be given to affected companies.
Making the cut with investment
A North East water jet cutting company has officially opened its doors and created new jobs after purchasing state-of-the-art equipment with grant support from One NorthEast.
Entrust's recession busting project set to save more North East SMEs
Entrust, the Business Development Organisation which supports aspirational businesses and individuals in the North East, believes the latest £10m package from One NorthEast will play a vital role in helping hundreds of North East firms to survive during the economic slowdown.
05 Sep 08
Footbridge Takes Shape
A CLEAR vision of the future of Stockton is unveiled today as the spectacular silhouette of the North Shore footbridge takes shape across the September sky.
04 Sep 08
2008 North East England Tourism Awards finalists announced by One NorthEast
One NorthEast has today announced the finalists for the 2008 North East England Tourism Awards, which reward the leading individuals, businesses and attractions that are contributing to the region’s thriving tourism industry.
Durham’s World Heritage Site expands
Durham's World Heritage Site, which already includes the Cathedral and Castle, has been extended to include the Palace Green and some of the surrounding buildings.
03 Sep 08
£10m support package unveiled for North East business
One NorthEast will today unveil a £10m package to support companies during the economic slowdown, as Government Ministers arrive in the region to meet with local business leaders and launch a regional response to current economic challenges.
02 Sep 08
Assistant Chief Executive to take up new North East post
One NorthEast’s Assistant Chief Executive (Strategy) Pat Ritchie is to leave the regional development agency to take up another leading public sector role in the region.
01 Sep 08
Galloping towards business success
A family farm in the village of Bishopton in Stockton has been transformed into a successful horse riding and livery business.
Underwater walkies leads to a national first
A Northumberland based dog rehabilitation centre has become the first in the UK to help its canine clients recover using of a state of the art underwater treadmill.
Experts accelerate business growth
An automotive supplier in the Tees Valley is back on the road to success.
Culture change for jobs
Opportunities with museums, theatre groups and music and sports events will help people who’ve been out of work for a long time move back into employment – in an innovative programme using volunteering in culture and sport to increase economic activity in North East England.
29 Aug 08
Award winning Vision
The Barnard Castle Vision partnership has won the “Partnership and Strategic Working Category” of the North East Market Town Awards 2008. The 2008 National Market Town Awards recognise the work underway to revitalise market towns across the country and provides best practice case studies for all those working to regenerate rural towns.
Fuelling the flames of success
An international engineering manufacturer is firing up production and securing jobs after purchasing a new furnace with support from One NorthEast.
Help package for redundant Northern Rock staff
A package of specialist help is available to staff leaving Northern Rock for the final time today.
28 Aug 08
Science shines brightly for schoolchildren in Northumberland
NEPIC (the North East Process Industry Cluster) is thrilled to announce that the Merck Sharp & Dohme International Neighbour of Choice Programme has donated £16,000 to NEPIC for the purchase of a Portable Planetarium.
Come and explore the great outdoors in North East England
Whether it’s your last chance to get the kids outdoors before the summer holidays come to an end or you want to take advantage of the peace and tranquillity now they have gone back to school, North East England is the perfect place to explore.
Ensuring a safe stay
Diabetic cats and dogs are guaranteed a safe stay after staff at a Sedgefield boarding kennels received training in administering medicines.
Renew reaches out to tackle the low carbon challenge
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), a leader of innovation in the UK’s processing sector, has today announced a major expansion of its role in helping industry in North East England to become ‘greener’ with the launch of Renew.
Contry estate employs free NEWHeat service in bid to create low carbon community
Eshott Hall Estate, based in Northumberland, is incorporating a wood chip boiler as part of its planning application for the development of the Estate, following an intensive feasibility study and community consultation undertaken by NEWHeat – the free initiative funded by One NorthEast to encourage businesses to switch their heat energy supply to wood heat.
North East food producers head for top London fair
Eight food producers from across the North East are heading for London in early September to take part in the Speciality and Fine Food Fair 2008, one of the top events of its kind in the country, in search of new business from national and international buyers.
26 Aug 08
Autoweld Systems Ltd move to Boldon Business Park
Autoweld Systems Ltd has relocated its business to Boldon Business Park, taking 4,800sqft of industrial space at one of Buildings for Business’s units.
22 Aug 08
Serving up a treat for swimmers in Tynedale
An ultra modern, stylish new swimming pool development due to open at Wentworth Leisure Centre in Hexham will be serving up a veritable feast of leisure and fitness activities for customers of all interests, ages and abilities.
21 Aug 08
North East schools in the lead on improvement
National figures for improvements in the number of young people achieving A and C grades show that the North East is making greater progress than other regions. (1)
20 Aug 08
Rain or shine the bank holiday will be fine in North East England
The weather in the UK never fails to throw up a surprise or two, especially around Bank Holiday weekends so ‘weather’ its your umbrella or your bucket and spade that you are unpacking this weekend there is plenty for all to do in North East England come rain or shine!
Guide to rural funding launched
There’s a new place to turn for rural businesses and communities wanting to find out about ways to access EU and Defra funding via One NorthEast.
19 Aug 08
North East cheers for 2012
This Sunday (August 24th 2008) marks the official Olympic handover from Beijing to London, and to celebrate people across the region are encouraged to ‘say it loud and say it proud’ by taking part in a mass cacophony.
Job boost at snack firm taking bite out of new markets
A County Durham-based snack manufacturer is creating 45 new jobs as it expands its product line.
North East firms learn how to join business elite
Firms across the North East are being invited to learn how they can join the UK’s business elite as a winner of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise .
Easington pilot gets people back to work
A pilot project to test innovative ways of helping people to move off incapacity benefit and into work is to see some of its findings rolled out across County Durham – after successfully supporting more than 150 people into jobs.
14 Aug 08
Market Place Project turns a corner
As the multi-million pound regeneration of Blyth Town Centre continues, the project is making real progress and has now moved onto the redevelopment of Waterloo Road which once complete will offer a safer shopping environment for the town’s residents and visitors.
Business Link tops targets
Business Link has exceeded performance targets by helping almost 10,000 customers in the first three months of the financial year.
13 Aug 08
Speaking the language of business
More North East businesses will get help to build international links by improving their language and cultural skills - after One NorthEast approved new funding for the Regional Language Network (RLN).
Teaching business success in new classes
Dozens of high flying employees from 23 of the region’s leading firms have enrolled for lessons in a new course aimed at saving companies money by working smarter.
Views on Berwick’s future welcomed
Traffic, parking, education and the town’s heritage are the issues which have drawn most community and business comment on the Berwick’s Future regeneration plan.
11 Aug 08
New investment for automotive electronics plant
High-tech car components manufacturer TRW Automotive is to create up to 170 new jobs at its North East base.
Region's leaders hear of farm successes
Business leaders have had the chance to get an inside view of some of the North East’s rural enterprises - in a showcase of the contribution made by the farmed environment to the regional economy.
08 Aug 08
Arc and its partners prove they are 'ready to deliver'
A new independent report is recommending that regeneration company Sunderland arc remains in its current form after stating it has “provided developers with certainty” about the future of the city.
Best places to lay down your rug in North East England
If you’re looking for the perfect spot to have a picnic this summer then North East England could be just the place with its wealth of country parks, miles of stunning coastline, rolling hills and urban escapes.
07 Aug 08
Determined outlook from North East businesses
Businesses in North East England are among the more confident in the country amidst the challenging conditions of the global slowdown and the credit crunch, according to new research released today.
06 Aug 08
eaga funding creates jobs
Green support services company eaga has today announced its intention to build on expansion plans with the creation of an additional 270 jobs thanks to development funding from One NorthEast.
Durham University unveils new landmark development
Durham University has unveiled the first designs for a planned multi-million pound landmark development.
05 Aug 08
North East England standing out from the crowd
What do Bamburgh Castle, Tetris and Australian actor Ernie Dingo all have in common? - The answer is that they’re all involved in promoting North East England overseas.
31 Jul 08
Sunderland firm achieves gold standard
A Sunderland engineer has become the second person in the UK to be awarded an international programming and training qualification.
Giving something back
A business forum with a difference is aiming to increase the start-up rate and support the growth of companies across the region which plough their profits back into the community.
30 Jul 08
Support for new guidance on regional funding advice
One NorthEast, the Association of North East Councils and the North East Assembly today welcomed publication of the Government’s Guidance on the second, expanded round of Regional Funding Advice (RFA).
Help package goes live for redundant Northern Rock staff
A DEDICATED package of help to assist redundant Northern Rock employees goes live today.
29 Jul 08
Stockton business to crack crime in London
A former death-defying stunt rider from Stockton is set to help Boris Johnson reduce motorcycle crime.
New partnership to deliver further manufacturing prosperity in North East England
ONE NorthEast today signed a contract with PA Consulting Group (PA), which will see the organisation deliver the region’s flagship manufacturing and productivity support service.
28 Jul 08
Building firm lays foundations of success as development gets underway
A BUILDING firm has now fully let its first office complex and work is well underway on a second phase of development.
24 Jul 08
Smarter working campaign gets cash boost from One NorthEast
Plans to make the North East the smartest working region in the UK have taken a leap forward thanks to a cash boost from One NorthEast.
Business goes full steam ahead with Agency support
A specialist boating company has notched up a world-first with its latest development.
22 Jul 08
Agency helps boost North East economy
FIGURES released today (Tuesday) show regional development agency One NorthEast has met or exceeded key performance targets.
21 Jul 08
North East set to become manufacturing hub for offshore wind
Expansion in offshore wind could create up to 30,000 new jobs in manufacturing and bring £3 billion of investment to the North East, Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks will say during a visit to Gateshead and Northumberland.
Newcastle scientist to address microsoft conference
The two global IT giants Google and Microsoft have invited a Newcastle University computer scientist to their major conferences in Seattle, USA, because they were so interested in his work on ground-breaking ‘cloud’ technology.
Alex shows racism the red card
A County Durham football fan has had the chance to meet one of his heroes and see his artwork ready to go on display at regional development agency One NorthEast - after winning a competition to promote the ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ campaign in the region.
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