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News Archive
09 Feb 10
Rural group hosts South Koreans looking for inspiration to ignite farmers' passion
A South Korean delegation has visited a Durham farm to learn how the region is helping rural businesses diversify and expand to secure a bright future.
08 Feb 10
North East England full of hidden benefits
A host of North East England Hidden Benefits will be officially unveiled to tour operators at this year’s Best of Britain and Ireland show, held at London’s Olympia on March 17th - in a brand new incentives book.
Farmer has spring in his step
The Northumberland ‘Lambman’ has a spring in his step following funding to help him expand his business further and strengthen the region’s local food supply chain.
Ideas Bank is set to inspire business growth
For those looking to kick start a new business as the UK economy begins to emerge from recession, help and inspiration is at hand for first timers and serial entrepreneurs alike.
05 Feb 10
Championing the mark of excellence
Businesses in the North East are to be given extra support from One North East to help bolster their commitment to best practice after the regional development agency was awarded three top accolades for excellence.
Quality pioneers embark on expansion plans
A North East firm is expanding its facilities to create the country’s largest radiation-based product testing unit with support from One North East.
04 Feb 10
Online investment for science start ups
More small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in North East England are to tap into a range of online innovation services, facilities and expertise delivered by NETPark in County Durham.
Launch of online science channel
Multimedia factual producer Ten Alps Plc (“Ten Alps”) has been selected, after a competitive tender by One North East, to provide a pilot launch of an online science channel, global in its editorial footprint, from the UK’s North East Region.
03 Feb 10
Jobs boost at family run farm
A dairy farm has received funding to expand its business, creating jobs and strengthening the region’s dairy supply chain.
02 Feb 10
Celebration for LEADER and local projects
Local people are to be given the opportunity to see for themselves how North Pennine Dales LEADER is spending its £1m budget to support rural areas.
New farm projects monitors the future
Livestock farmers across North East England are being invited to take part in a cutting edge experiment aimed at making the farm of the future.
Ambitious Carbon Capture and Storage prospectus revealed for North East England
One North East has today published a prospectus for the development of a Carbon Capture and Storage Cluster (CCS) in North East England - pioneering technology which offers major investment and job creation potential for the North East
Wind energy boost for north of England to the tune of £3 million
The Northern Wind Innovation Programme (NWIP) has announced the names of companies participating in newly formed consortia set to benefit from a share of £3 million, specifically aimed at stimulating innovation and technological developments for the offshore wind industry in the North of England.
01 Feb 10
Investment in tourism tops £90m bringing hundreds of jobs to region
A total of seven new tourism developments opened their doors in 2009 with a combined value of almost £90m and the potential to create up to 600 jobs.
29 Jan 10
Website launched for new North East strategy
A new website has been launched to collect evidence that will help shape the future of North East England.
28 Jan 10
Winning tenderer selected to deliver Teesdale’s digital dale
Barnard Castle Vision is pleased to announce that Networks By Wireless, the UK’s largest independent supplier of wireless infrastructure and mobility solutions at the forefront of technology and convergence, has been selected as winning tenderer for the provision of Next Generation Broadband Access in Teesdale.
27 Jan 10
Expanding family farm egged on to succeed
An egg farm which has joined forces with similar businesses across the North East following changes in legislation has received funding to help it cope with the extra demand.
Administrators announce sale of Artenius
The Joint Administrators of Artenius UK Limited (“AUK”) today announced the sale of assets to Lotte Chemical UK Limited (“LCUK”), a UK based subsidiary of KP Chemical Corporation, an affiliate of the Lotte Group based in Korea.
Come on feel the noise - from R&D to Rock & Roll
A North East duo is set to support some of the biggest rock and roll bands in the world, helping them to sound better and louder than ever before.
26 Jan 10
Waterfront park plans a step closer
South Tyneside Council is moving ahead with ambitious and exciting plans for a riverside renaissance with funding in place to build a new waterfront park in South Shields.
North East well placed to take full advantage of economic recovery
One North East Chief Executive Alan Clarke today warmly welcomed the news that the UK economy has officially emerged from recession.
25 Jan 10
Screen agency secures funding for enterprise growth
A European Union investment of £1.22m is to boost a three year project to create over 200 jobs and 18 new businesses in the creative media sector.
Business chiefs urged to join Enterprise 2020 Vision
Students from across the region helped employers to ‘see clearly,’ today as they launched Young Enterprise North East’s (YENE) new ‘2020 Vision’ appeal by donning giant sunglasses in the shape of ‘2020’.
22 Jan 10
Young North East hopefuls visit Olympic Park
Kids with hopes of competing in the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games joined other representatives from the region yesterday (Thursday 21), for exclusive tour of the Olympic Park hosted by Olympic Triple Jump Gold medallist Jonathan Edwards.
Angel's conversion for science research
The board of One North East announced today that regional companies and others wishing to locate to the region are to benefit from new high tech laboratory and incubator space for small and medium sized enterprises.
Finance for Business North East Fund goes live investing £125m into regional economy
A new £125m ‘super fund’ will be officially launched today (Friday 22 January) aimed at supporting hundreds of businesses which will help lead the North East’s economic recovery.
20 Jan 10
Entrepreneurs offered chance to start new career
Today (20th January 2010) sees the launch of Chance to Change, a free event to support those across the region who are rethinking their career options, whether they’ve been impacted by or are under threat of redundancy or are making a proactive choice – and want to take control of their own future.
19 Jan 10
Rallying call for North East firms to join the switch to green transport
One North East has today issued a rallying call to regional businesses and organisations interested in installing electric vehicle charging points at their premises.
18 Jan 10
Retiring UK Trade and Investment staff take over 80 years of experience with them
Two of the North East’s stalwarts of exports will soon bring to an end their careers with the UK Trade & Investment - careers that have seen them dedicate a total of 85 years to helping companies through the pitfalls of setting up in business, sorting through the rules and regulations companies face and helping them with overseas sales.
Third sector boost to benefit North East
Five not-for-profit organisations have been awarded a share of nearly £560,000 to help them contribute to regional economic development and address worklessness in response to the recession.
International Paint invests at Felling site
New £6.4-Million Fire Protection Laboratory Will Create New Jobs
15 Jan 10
North East businesses seeking Olympic contracts tops 2,000
Over 2,000 companies across North East England have now signed up to the official London 2012 online brokerage service CompeteFor in a bid to secure contracts for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
Hartlepool holds significant potential for jobs windfall
Following the Government green light to build offshore wind farms off UK shores, PD Ports is delighted to see Dogger Bank was one of the Crown Estate’s confirmed winners of round three - the process for leasing UK waters for offshore wind farms.
14 Jan 10
One North East and major European partners join forces over electric vehicle development
In a unique joint effort, 19 European cities and regions, 17 major European vehicle manufacturers and 12 European electricity providers – together with leading research and IT organisations and companies – have today submitted a project proposal coordinated by the city of Rotterdam on the deployment of electromobility across Europe.
12 Jan 10
Sheep farmer skills needs addressed
The skills needs of North East sheep farmers and contractors are to be addressed by the British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB) and LandSkills North East through a wide range of funded sheep production training programmes.
11 Jan 10
North East England launches national media campaign
The 2010 North East England promotional campaign will launch on Monday (Jan 11th) with the continuation of the “When does a place become part of you?” TV campaign.
Plans reveal specialist food hall and cinema for the heart of Barnard Castle
The designs for the redevelopment of The Witham have revealed plans for a specialist regional food hall and a 160-seater cinema in the heart of Barnard Castle.
The region's untapped potential reveiled at enterprise event
Results of a national enterprise research study that shows the North East’s ‘untapped potential’ will be unveiled at a free event hosted by Enterprise UK and One North East this month.
Regional partners meet challenging EU spend target
The North East economy has benefited from millions of pounds of European Union investment in 2009, thanks to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2007-13 programme.
08 Jan 10
George gently comes home with Northern Film and Media's £3m+ fund
The fourth series of BBC crime drama Inspector George Gently will finally be shot in the North East after it became one of five projects to benefit from a £550,000 cash boost from regional screen agency Northern Film and Media and RDA One North East
07 Jan 10
EU support for Social and Traditional Enterprises
An exciting North East project to develop 192 social and traditional enterprises and create over 200 jobs in disadvantaged areas has been given the green light with confirmation of funding from the European Union
06 Jan 10
Enterprise Coaching for South Tyneside Communities
AN innovative project to deliver dedicated enterprise activity to disadvantaged communities in South Tyneside is up and running, thanks to funding from the local council and the European Union.
05 Jan 10
BT signs long term lease agreement for a state-of-the-art business centre on South Tyneside
BT has signed a long term agreement with South Tyneside Council to occupy a new business centre on the landmark Harton Staithes site in South Shields.
£153,000 investment to create a new ‘Master Plan’ for Darlington town centre fringe
Darlington Borough Council Cabinet members are proposing to invest £153,000 of funding to create a new ‘Master Plan’ for the area to the east of Darlington town centre.
New jobs and new premises for rapidly expanding local company
A North East-based manufacturing and training company is celebrating after a phenomenal year of trading which has seen it more than treble its workforce and boost turnover by 130%.
EU backing for micro-renewable energy initiative
North East England’s innovation connector for the energy sector has secured nearly £1m to help local businesses exploit micro-renewable technologies and opportunities.
04 Jan 10
Margaret Fay receives CBE in New Year’s honours list for services to One North East
One North East Chairman Margaret Fay has paid tribute to the hard work and dedication of colleagues after being honoured with a CBE for her services to the regional development agency.
23 Dec 09
Enterprise Arcade is place where business dreams are made
Emerging entrepreneurs have received a helping hand to achieve their dreams through ready-made premises to test their idea in the ‘real world’.
22 Dec 09
North East wins national bid for innovation in health and education
The north east has become one of a handful of areas across England to receive government funding to develop a new kind of healthcare partnership that will ensure that patients receive better care.
Where else but North East England?
Quirky, unique and downright eccentric events and experiences in North East England are being sought for entry into a new national award.
21 Dec 09
Berwick upon Tweed to be one of UK's first low carbon communities
Berwick upon Tweed in Northumberland has won up to £500,000 in a competition to become a blueprint for sustainable living.
Acklington to benefit from new farmers shop
Derelict farm buildings are to be transformed into a high quality farm shop and café as part of a long-term aim to create a leisure and holiday centre in rural Northumberland.
European Union investment to equip small business
A business start up initiative with financial investments for equipment is to support over 700 new enterprises in North East England, creating 100 new jobs and safeguarding 330 others over the next two years.
18 Dec 09
North East entrepreneurs given keys to The Ideas Bank
An innovative new website is set to inspire thousands of people in the North East to become entrepreneurs, providing a crucial boost to employment and business generation in the region as the UK economy gets set to emerge from recession in 2010.
One Day can make a difference
A regional campaign aimed at encouraging more businesses to support enterprise education has smashed its initial targets – benefitting over 1000 additional young people in the North East.
Savings offer Redemption for soup-ed up company
A NORTH East food manufacturer is saving almost £10,000 on its energy bills thanks to help from a team of regional energy experts
One North East response to select committee's industry and innovation report
Alan Clarke, Chief Executive of Regional Development Agency One North East, today welcomed the North East Select Committee’s Report on Industry and Innovation in North East England.
One North East and Nissan sign definitive agreement on zero emission mobility
Regional Development Agency One North East and car manufacturer Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today entered the next phase of their partnership on the development of zero emission mobility in North East England.
17 Dec 09
European Union Investment to Equip Small Businesses
A business start up initiative with financial investments for equipment is to support over 700 new enterprises in North East England, creating 100 new jobs and safeguarding 330 others over the next two years.
16 Dec 09
European Investment to underpin University Research Centre
A major development in Newcastle is to benefit from £2.55m of funding from the European Union and become a focal point for ground breaking research into health and ageing.
Recession hit youngsters targeted
YOUNG people struggling to find or secure work due to the economic climate have received a welcome boost thanks to a £1.5m fund aimed at helping them to fulfill their potential.
Help on hand for farmers to turn manure into megawatts
A £1.85M project demonstrating how farmers can convert farm waste into energy has been given the green light after One North East approved funding of nearly £860,000 through its Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).
15 Dec 09
One North East announces England's first 'super fund' set for January launch
Hundreds of businesses in the North East will benefit from a £125m ‘super fund’ from January 2010.
11 Dec 09
Newcastle International voted 'Best UK Airport' In Prestigious Awards
Newcastle International Airport was last night crowned the Best UK Airport by some of the biggest names in the travel industry.
09 Dec 09
One North East Response to Pre-Budget Report
Responding to today’s Pre-Budget Report, Malcolm Page, One North East Deputy Chief Executive, said: “The initiatives announced in this pre-budget report will boost One North East’s two principle objectives - getting the region through the economic downturn, and preparing for the upturn.
Support for Corus Workers news release
Alan Clarke, One North East Chief Executive, this afternoon pledged that all available support will be given to workers facing redundancy following the announcement that Corus will mothball some of its Teesside Cast Products facilities.
08 Dec 09
£60m package for Teesside Industry
The Government today announced over £60M investment in the North East to support the region’s industrial transition to low carbon and advanced manufacturing.
Corus response group to unveil help
Expert help to assist every member of staff affected by the decision to mothball some of the Teesside Cast Products facilities in Redcar will be formally unveiled at a meeting tomorrow.
04 Dec 09
North East Companies Point The Way To The Future Economy At Downing St
Four days before the start of critical global climate change negotiations in Copenhagen, forward thinking companies from the North East were invited to Downing Street to showcase how the UK’s low carbon innovation and partnership are already shaping business for the future economy.
Corus Statement
Alan Clarke, One North East Chief Executive, and chairman of the Corus Response Group said: “This announcement is a devastating blow for the dedicated workforce at Teesside Cast Products which has remained professional and worked tirelessly in the face of uncertainty since February and also the local management team and trade unions, which have worked extremely hard to find a viable future for the plant.
MP thanks Tesco for using local supplier
Sir Alan Beith, MP, has personally thanked Tesco for using Amble-based Northumberland Foods to supply high quality parsnips and other vegetables to the nation’s shoppers.
03 Dec 09
1,000 days to go to the London 2012 Paralympic Games and time to get involved
Thursday 3rd December marks exactly 1,000 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
New catalyst for software business growth
A new software prototyping service for North East England’s digital sector is to benefit from a £1.9m investment to accelerate the creation of high growth software companies in the region.
£15m Digital Network unveiled to connect the North
Key North East business centres were today named as part of the NorthernNet project, a new high-speed network aimed at revolutionising collaboration, innovation and interaction between the digital and creative industries in the North of England.
01 Dec 09
Critical need for new entrants to be addressed in the North East
LandSkills North East is addressing a critical need to attract new entrants into forestry over the next decade, as it supports a number of initiatives to develop the next generation of foresters in North East England.
Family-run farm shop open specialist butchers shop
A family-run butchers is officially starting a new chapter in its 85-year history by relocating its shop to its farm safeguarding the future of both businesses.
New lighting scheme increases safety along Barnard Castle's Riverbank Path
A brand new lighting scheme is making an evening riverside walk in Barnard Castle a safer and more enjoyable experience for all.
30 Nov 09
'Real Help' roadshows to support 16-19 year olds in Tees Valley
The ‘Real Help for Business and People Now’ campaign is once again taking to the road to bring information and advice to young people throughout the Tees Valley.
North East’s students compete to represent their region in the UK’s largest enterprise challenge
Twenty teams of young entrepreneurs from schools and colleges in the North East have been shortlisted in the regional final of the 2009 Make Your Mark Challenge, the UK’s largest enterprise challenge for 14-19 year olds.
Students represent region in national enterprise competition
Young entrepreneurs from Staindrop Business and Enterprise College in Darlington and Northumberland Church of England Academy in Ashington, have been announced as winners of the regional final of the 2009 Make Your Mark Challenge - the UK’s largest enterprise challenge for 14-19 year olds.
New wave of business for North East Tourism industry
Tourism businesses across North East England are seeing an upsurge in business on the back of major events in the region.
Students plug gaps in MAS NE's Team Work Challenge
Experts from One North East have been working with the next generation of industrial leaders to help them gain an insight into the importance of lean manufacturing.
The Difference Engine is launched to boost generation of digital entrepreneurs
The Difference Engine, a major regional accelerator programme for early stage digital businesses in Europe, was launched in the North East today.
27 Nov 09
Elite support for high growth businesses
The Board of regional development agency One North East has today approved an innovative business support project with intensive, specialised coaching assistance to fast track the performance and growth of over 150 local enterprises.
26 Nov 09
North East England prepare to welcome new jobs created by BT South Tyneside
Hundreds of new jobs have moved a step closer to being realised after major infrastructure work was given the green light for one of the region’s priority regeneration sites.
25 Nov 09
Ten point plan sets out path to Tees Valley
Tees Valley business leaders, local authorities and MPs have united behind a ten point plan charting a path towards a more prosperous future for the chemicals industry.
NAREC funding for further energy sector development
Another £2.4m is on the way for North East enterprise development, with a European Union backed project to provide technology and business support leading to the generation of new energy companies.
24 Nov 09
North East welcomes cream of manufacturing support
The future of national manufacturing business support will be shaped on Tyneside in November.
Students have one big idea
One hundred and fifty students from The King’s Academy in Middlesbrough today launched a new UK-wide enterprise competition that will be judged by BBC Dragons Duncan Bannatyne and Doug Richard.
23 Nov 09
Shout about our best to support North East tourism
A new interactive website which enables people to share their favourite experiences of North East England is now live and taking its first entries.
Visit highlights value of North East environment
The contribution made by the region’s natural environment to the North East economy came under the spotlight during a recent ‘moor to shore’ tour involving Natural England and the region’s development agency, One North East.
Top travel writer backs Group Travel in North East England
Top travel writer Simon Calder has shown his support for group travel in North East England, and Durham in particular, in the latest essential guide to the region.
19 Nov 09
Green Light for NETPark expansion
A £480,000 project to extend one of North East England’s premier sites for science and innovative business growth has received confirmation of funding from the European Union.
18 Nov 09
Carrs farm drives forward a new enterprise in memory of grandfather
A third generation of farmers who recognised the potential to expand their business following years of sympathetic farming have opened an education and training centre in a bid to attract naturalists and eco-tourists from all over the country.
New fund for businesses to explore homeworking
Around 360 jobs are to be created for the region’s talented as the emerging trend of home working receives a welcome boost.
17 Nov 09
Business Link secures additional European funding
More European Union investment is on the way to increase business start up rates in North East England.
North East companies invited to meet Clipper Windpower
A special ‘Meet the Buyer’ event has been organised so that companies in North East England can meet wind turbine manufacturer Clipper Windpower Marine, owner of the Britannia Project, which is currently under development and will result in a 10 MW offshore wind turbine design.
16 Nov 09
North East high flyers rallying cry for entrepreneurship to help lead UK out of recession
North East people in their thousands will be taking part in the sixth annual celebration of enterprise in the region as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week launching today (Monday 16 November).
The die is cast for energy savings at North East firm
A North East manufacturer is saving over £200,000 a year thanks to a team of regional energy specialists.
13 Nov 09
Speed of light broadband now live in Gateshead!
Superfast broadband that travels at the speed of light is now connecting businesses in Gateshead to the rest of the world.
12 Nov 09
Consumer giant stays cool with new R&D support
Proctor & Gamble (P&G) will develop the next generation of more environmentally-friendly detergents at its Tyneside base as part of its ongoing global commitment to sustainable development.
11 Nov 09
Multi-million pound rescue plan for essential fishing quay
A partnership has come to the rescue of an ageing quay structure that is essential to the future of the region’s fishing industry.
Business ambassadors in spotlight for inspiring young people
Inspirational employee volunteers have received official recognition for their efforts to enthuse young people about the wealth of opportunities awaiting them in the world of work.
10 Nov 09
Local businesses encouraged to think ahead to survive severe weather
Businesses at risk of flooding and other severe weather incidents are being offered practical advice to reduce their risks at a free evening event at Longhirst Hall in Morpeth on 25th November.
Hydrogen bus to hit the road in Sunderland
Two hydrogen buses are set to hit the streets of Sunderland as part of a unique research and development programme bringing international expertise to North East England.
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