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Seven-figure development contract bolsters AEM’s rare-earth-free technology for passenger cars

Posted on the 23 Oct 2025

A rapidly growing UK technology business is demonstrating how the automotive industry can diversify its supply chains and reduce reliance on rare earth materials, unveiling an innovative passenger car electric motor demonstrator unit, that achieves superior performance using only abundant, widely available materials.

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Community Transport moves fast with Hay & Kilner’s support

Posted on the 23 Oct 2025

Hay & Kilner has advised Community Transport, a leading charity providing accessible transport services for elderly, disabled, and community groups, on the successful letting of its new premises. Community Transport also offers a service diverting unwanted furniture from landfill under their “CT Furniture” service.

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Deal Agreed With Global Aviation Leader To Support Multi-Million Pound Airport Expansion

Posted on the 22 Oct 2025

A deal to support a multi-million-pound expansion of aircraft maintenance operations at Teesside International Airport - creating hundreds of highly skilled jobs - has been agreed.
Global aviation leader Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL) has signed a 250-year lease agreement for 50 acres of airport land to drive significant growth at its Teesside base.

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Lighting The Way with Mark Squires

Posted on the 20 Oct 2025

From running the family business to sitting on the boards of several organisations, Mark Squires has packed plenty into his colourful career. Now, he’s channelling that experience into The Lighthouse Project – a community initiative in the heart of Byker…

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North East Engineering Firm, Osbit, Wins Major Contract with NKT

Posted on the 20 Oct 2025

A global renewable energy milestone is being driven by local hands, as North East engineering company Osbit Ltd secures a major contract with Danish power cable firm NKT to design and build one of the world’s most advanced subsea trenchers right here in Blyth.

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‘Like Us’ named amongst UK’s 100 most inspiring businesses

Posted on the 17 Oct 2025

A business rooted in a key UK Digital Investment Zone, which has been involved in groundbreaking AI work to transform the management and delivery of economic growth across the UK and EU, is looking to make more national and international connections.

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HR company launched after maternity leave turns 15 – with firm expanding into new HQ

Posted on the 15 Oct 2025

A North East business launched by an HR expert just months after she gave birth has turned 15 – with the company expanding into a new office.

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One thing I've learnt

Posted on the 13 Oct 2025

In our One Thing I've Learnt series, Entrepreneurs’ Forum ambassadors and honorary members reveal the one game-changing lesson they’ve learnt in their entrepreneurial journey. Providing a source of inspiration for anyone pursuing a similar path, our guest editors share some of the critical business challenges they’ve faced and how they overcame them. In this edition, Dame Irene Hays DBE DL, Chair of Hays Travel, shares the pivotal lesson she’s learnt during her illustrious career: the power of a values-led culture.

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Collingwood Legal celebrates 15th anniversary in award-winning year

Posted on the 13 Oct 2025

An award-winning North East lawyer is celebrating 15 years at the helm of his own practice.
Paul McGowan established Collingwood Legal in 2010 as a relationship-based practice which specialises in employment law and has since grown the firm to have a ten-strong team.

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North East climate tech start-up Mutha Cuva secures £250,000 pre-seed funding and appoints leading entrepreneur Simon Moyle as Non-Executive Director

Posted on the 10 Oct 2025

Mutha Cuva, the North East climate tech start-up tackling the challenge of heat pump aftercare, has successfully closed its £250,000 pre-seed funding round and appointed high-profile entrepreneur and business investor, Simon Moyle, as Lead Investor, Advisor and Non-Executive Director.

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