North East Business

Further Expansion Expected For The Dragons' Den-Backed App, ParkingPerx
Dragons’ Den backed app ParkingPerx which launched in Sunderland last year, is set for further expansion as the innovative high street-boosting app prepares to launch in Kendal this month. Through a collaborative approach, the ParkingPerx app which has the backing of many national and local merchants, aims to help give...
Maven Capital Partners Provide A Considerable Debt Funding Package For Differentology
Award-winning market research and insight provider has secured regional debt funding package to fuel expansion plans Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”), one of the UK’s most active SME finance providers, has provided a substantial debt funding package to Differentology Ltd (“Differentology”) via the North East Development Capital Fund, supported by the...
New Menu And Etended Hours At Kennedy And Rhind!
A popular North East bakery is raising a glass to a new menu and extended opening hours, as it moves forward with new developments. Artisan bakery Kennedy and Rhind, at Jesmond’s Holly Ave West, has gone from strength to strength since launching last year, offering a range of dishes, baked...
Toomey Legal Seeks To Use Its Office Gardens To Benefit Others
A North East property lawyer is inviting local charities and community groups to survey her extensive office gardens to see if they can be used for the benefit of others.  Sue Shaw-Toomey runs her Toomey Legal practice from the historical Surveyors House in Cramlington Village which first appeared in maps...
Farmhouse Inn Launches Limited-Edition Menu Item For Macmillan Cancer Support
National dining and carvery brand Farmhouse Inns has launched a limited-edition Seaside Stack Burger, which will leave both tummies satisfied and hearts warmed with a donation from each dish going to its national charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. Available at all Farmhouse Inns nationwide, including the Oak Tree Farm (Sunderland),...
Consul General Welcomed On His Visit Exhibiting The Region's Trade Potential
North East business and community leaders have welcomed the Indian Consul General, Dr Shashank Vikram, to the region as part of ongoing discussions to increase global export links and further strengthen bi-lateral trade opportunities between local and overseas organisations. Hosted by regional ambassador and entrepreneur, Ammar Mirza CBE, Dr Vikram...
Summers Independent Optician Named National Opticians Practice of The Year
On Wednesday 18th of August from 1.00pm – 1.45pm, Summers Independent Optician will officially receive the coveted National Opticians of the Year award from the trade association, Optical Success Academy, in a ceremony at the practice: 407 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5AN. The Mayor of Gateshead, Councillor...
Zero Emission Buses To Be Delivered To The North East
The North East Joint Transport Committee working in partnership with Go North East, Durham County Council and Northumberland County Council has been successful in an initial Expression of Interest in an effort to secure 73 new zero-emission buses for the North East. Up to £120 million is being made available...
Acqusition By Den Hartogh Increases Its Presence In The North East
As a large employer in the region and at the forefront of portal trade expansion strategies, Den Hartogh Logistics has made a major investment to add to its presence in the North East with the acquisition of mixed industrial logistics and office complex The Minories. Located at South Killinghome on...
£9.4m Northumberland Development Reaches Completion
The latest phase of a £9.4m contemporary living complex in Northumberland has been completed with eight new bungalows ready to welcome new owners. North East housing association, Bernicia, is currently developing Rosebrough in Cramlington with 60 high-quality homes for mature people. It comprises 48 self-contained apartments for rent, four Tyneside...

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