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12 May 08
University talent shines at 20 expanding regional companies
Outstanding talent nurtured at North East universities is underpinning the growth of 20 regional companies with the support of a £2m investment programme from One NorthEast.

Newcastle 15 year old starts school eco club
Fifteen year old Kate O’Brien from Sacred Heart RC High School in Newcastle is an ambitious eco-warrior who has started a school club to encourage her fellow pupils to help combat climate change with practical ideas.

Hands on school science club a big hit for pupils and parents
There will be some very grown up pupils attending a science class next Wednesday, 14 May, at St Cuthberts RC High School in Newcastle, when students and their parents are invited to investigate the history of medicine and dissect a pigs heart, side by side.

Scientific expert helps beacon hill pupils learn to love science
Wallsend’s Beacon Hill School pupils are going to learn about science with a ‘wow’ factor thanks to the start of a unique partnership between Newcastle-based scientist Sarah McLusky and the school.

09 May 08
Major demolition in riverside regeneration
The regeneration of South Shields Riverside has reached a key milestone with the scheduled demolition of one of the town’s major eyesores.

Torn-down barriers make the world a land of opportunity – Lech Walesa
Globalisation has transformed the face of the world economy and created a host of opportunities that were previously not available in the 20th Century, according to one of the most iconic figures in world politics.

08 May 08
The fabric of English life
Homes in America, Germany and France are receiving a quintessentially English make-over from a Tees Valley based soft furnishings company.

Expanding empire whets appetites in Ponteland
A new £1m Italian restaurant in Ponteland is proving so successful its owners are already planning to expand.

Brush firm sweeps away inefficiencies
One of the region’s longest established businesses has brushed away a host of manufacturing inefficiencies thanks to One NorthEast experts.

Low Carb diet for North East homes
Leading fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA) has been awarded more than £100,000 from One NorthEast to manage a ground-breaking initiative ‘Low Carb Lane’ which will have a vital financial and environmental impact for households across Northumberland.

Sustainable energy top of agenda at regional event
Promoting sustainable energy and reducing carbon emissions will take centre stage at an annual event next week.

New biofuels partnership agreed
Plans to make North East England an international hub for the biofuels industry have taken a key step forward – with the creation of a new partnership which will lead the development work that will be needed.

06 May 08
New rural business investment begins
New and existing rural businesses looking for support to grow and develop are in line for a share of more than £1m in funding from the recently-launched Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).

02 May 08
Chance to help regional food sector
Food and drink producers and distributors from across the region are invited to take part in a study aimed at improving routes to market for regional produce.

01 May 08
World leader to addresss NECC members
One of the best known and most influential world leaders of the 20th Century has chosen the North East as the venue for a solo talk in England next week.

Tourism winner launches 2008 awards
The search is on for the best places to stay, eat, visit and enjoy a thoroughly good day out in North East England.

29 Apr 08
The North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2008
The 2008 North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, hosted by Women Into the Network (WIN), will be officially launched at an event to be held on Thursday 29th May at The International Centre for Life in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

28 Apr 08
£1/4 million left to spend on North East Energy Management
Time is running out for North East businesses to take advantage of free consultancy support to help them become more resource efficient. Companies have until July 2008 to tap into the £1/4 million remaining in the Midas resource efficiency budget.

Doorway to success
A Hartlepool door manufacturer is set to grow its workforce after receiving support from Business Link to implement a three-year plan.

25 Apr 08
Atmel response group applauds support
The response group set up to support Atmel employees to seek new job opportunities has applauded the support from businesses in the region.

North East welcomes swedish ambassador
North East investment opportunities were unveiled to over 20 Swedish businesses and the country’s ambassador to the UK at an event in Newcastle last night.

24 Apr 08
Yanmar sets up further R&D activities in the North East
Leading Japanese manufacturer of micro combined heat and power systems, Yanmar, has officially begun a new phase of research and development in partnership with Newcastle University, as part of ongoing inward investment and research activities being carried out by the corporation in partnership with the North East’s Centre of Excellence for new and renewable energy, NaREC.

23 Apr 08
International students rate Newcastle University seventh in the world
Newcastle University has been ranked seventh in the world for the quality of its international student experience.

21 Apr 08
Sunniside Gardens scoop another top award
New gardens that have transformed an historic area of Sunderland city centre have scooped a top award from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Engineering firm is fired up for expansion
A Tees Valley company dedicated to engineering fire protection systems is expanding its state of the art facilities to create 40 new jobs.

Royal accolades for enterprising North East businesses....and individuals
The annual winners and recipients of The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise were announced on 21 April, The Queen’s birthday.

18 Apr 08
A night to remember - outdoor spectacular marks the launch of Sunderland Aquatic Centre
Thousands of people watched an impressive free celebration event outside the Sunderland Aquatic Centre last night [Thursday 17th April 2008] which marked the official opening of the new £20 million centre which houses a 50m, competition-sized swimming pool, a 25m diving pool and a two storey, state-of-the-art Wellness Centre.

15 Apr 08
Merger stregthens North East England's bid to become world class centre for innovation processing sector
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) and the Centre of Excellence for Nano, Micro and Photonic Systems (Cenamps), have today announced that they will merge with immediate effect in a move that reinforces the region’s position as the lead driver for innovation in the UK’s processing sector.

14 Apr 08
Student racers in overdrive with digital skills
A student pit crew is gearing up for a competition that could see them crowned Formula Student champions 2008.

No stopping North East travellers on the Stavanger service
Following the recent Rediscover North East England conference encouraging more trade between the region and Norway, UK regional airline, Eastern Airways, will now introduce its first non-stop service from Newcastle International Airport to Stavanger.

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