Banging the drum for region Jun 28 2005
Let's hear it for the North-East because there are some amazing success stories happening here. more
Judith gets a kick out of both work and play Jun 28 2005
The screen saver on Judith Healey's office computer is a giveaway when it comes to her big passion outside of work. But the team shot of Leeds United is just the start of her love for the beautiful game. more
Back room business turns over £200m Jun 28 2005
The travel business: a world of sun-soaked destinations, exotic foreign climes and distant shores. Well, not quite - and certainly not for John Hays' fledgling travel business. more
Nitrogen helps us all to grow Jun 28 2005
From school projects to town carnivals, Terra Nitrogen has worked on projects worth thousands of pounds to local communities. The firm is one of the UK's largest manufacturers of fertilizer and at the heart of Teesside's chemical industry. more
Europe's best poised to make Wynyard bow Jun 28 2005
Some of the biggest names in golf are lining up to appear at the Seve Trophy 2005, to be played out across the fairways of The Wynyard Club in Tees Valley. more
Curtain raiser on Northern Stage Jun 28 2005
Theatre workers Jo Mayes and Brenda Gray were given the first glimpse of how the former Newcastle Playhouse and Gulbenkian Studio will look when it reopens next year. more
Find the right solution for your business Jun 28 2005
The North-East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) has launched Business Solutions, an innovative consultancy service for established companies across the region. more
Training at top of the agenda Jun 28 2005
The North-East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) has launched a department that promises to inform and entertain businesses. more
Eye-catching artwork is no trick Jun 28 2005
Hotel towels and toiletries are what might be called "collectors' pieces" or even "tourist souvenirs" - reminders of happy memories and can easily be hidden in a suitcase. more
Champion attraction brings past to life Jun 28 2005
Tourism is already a major driver of the North-East economy. Employing 47,000 people directly and supporting a further 52,000 jobs, it brings millions of pounds - and visitors from home and abroad - to the region. more
Be fair, be diverse, and make your business successful Jun 28 2005
Britain is a multi-cultural and multi-faith society. This region is no exception. A workforce made up of diverse cultures and beliefs may raise new challenges but they are challenges worth taking on. more
Seeing the law through clients' eyes Jun 28 2005
In a fast-moving and competitive world economy, businesses everywhere have had to become leaner and fitter, not just to prosper, but to survive. more
Popular snack takes a bite out of world market Jun 28 2005
The North-East might be better known for its heavy industry, but among the shipbuilders and steelmakers is a wide range of other manufacturers. more
A dynamic young firm that is honest in its relationships Jun 28 2005
Having formed a close working relationship with IT-PS over the passed two years, Paul McLean, technology services manager, at NaREC, comments on their relationship with IT-PS, he said; more
Turnover continues to grow each year Jun 28 2005
The past five years has seen IT-PS grow from strength to strength with a turnover in 2004 of £5.7m and a projected figure of £8.5m in 2005. more
Special Report - NEPIC: Employing more than 30,000 highly skilled staff and pumping £8bn into the local economy. The figures speak for themselves - the process industry is a major driver for the North-East. Read more Special Report - ConocoPhillips: A strong partnership is at the heart of Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services' work. The Stockton engineering team's association with the Teesside oil reception, processing, storage and transhipment installation spans many years. Read more
