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05.07.2024 - 16:51
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People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions
Renewable energy developer OnPath Energy has appointed Ashley Wright to its senior team. Mr Wright has joined OnPath as its general counsel and brings more than three decades’ experience of project finance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate law to his new role. He has worked in senior and partner positions at law firms including Norton …
05.07.2024 - 10:30
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Buyout deal for logistics firm
A logistics firm has expanded its foothold in the West Midlands by acquiring a local rival. Solihull-based OnLogistics has acquired Exact Logistics in Rugby in an undisclosed deal. OnLogistics specialises in e-commerce and order fulfilment services and said the acquisition of Exact Logistics would give it long-term opportunities for business expansion and a broader range …
05.07.2024 - 08:23
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New Labour government must address transport and housing in South West, says business chief
The new Labour government needs to address transport, connectivity and housing issues in the West Country, the head of a regional chamber has said. Phil Smith, managing director of Business West, also called on Sir Keir Starmer’s party to launch initiatives that will help boost the economy in the region. He made the comments as …
04.07.2024 - 08:57
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Ignite Accelerator seeks cohort for final North East programme
Start-up accelerator Ignite is appealing for applicants to join its final North East programme taking place this summer. The renowned support organisation first launched in the region in 2011 and has since delivered support for founders across the country and on home soil. Now it is accepting applications for its final two-month accelerator programme in …
03.07.2024 - 09:59
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Frasers Group swoops for Doncaster’s Frenchgate Shopping Centre
Frasers Group has swooped for Frenchgate Shopping Centre in Doncaster as it looks to cement its commitment to bricks-and-mortal retail. The retail group, owned by former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, has acquired the 770,000 sqft shopping complex based in the town centre, which has major high street tenants including Boots, Schuh, Greggs, Next, TK …
02.07.2024 - 08:11
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Chair of the WRU on refinancing its Welsh Government debt, cost savings and driving revenues
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is looking to refinance its £20m debt on more favourable terms, the lion’s share of which it currently owed to the Welsh Government and passed through to the regions, with a bond issue a possible solution The union, which for its new 2024-25 financial year has also identified discretionary spending …
01.07.2024 - 10:05
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Darlington dairy joins forces with Yorkshire cheesemaker to supply organic milk
Acorn Dairy, which has herds in the Durham Dales and North Yorkshire, has partnered with Thirsk cheesemaker Shepherds Purse . The two family-run businesses have joined forces to produce a new organic blue cheese, with Acorn’s cows providing the milk. It is the culmination of 12 months development using the Darlington dairy’s Soil Association milk …
30.06.2024 - 07:00
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North East firms expand into new offices as growth beckons
A Tyneside tech firm has moved into Newcastle’s newest office building after taking desks in Cubo’s workspace. Flow Software Solutions Ltd, a provider of SaaS (software as a service) solutions for the compliance sector, has relocated to Cubo at Bank House to support the company’s rapid growth. Cubo, which now has 13 sites across the …
28.06.2024 - 14:58
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Scottish tech firm Brightsolid opens Manchester office to boost English presence
Brightsolid, the Scottish cloud services provider, has launched a new office in Manchester as it expands across England. The firm, founded more than 25 years as part of DC Thomson, is one of Scotland’s key players in managed hybrid cloud and cyber security solutions. Brightsolid aims to grow its customer base from its central Manchester …
28.06.2024 - 14:30
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People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions
Lantern Building Consultancy has welcomed Josh Cauwood as a new surveyor to expand its team. Associate Mr Cauwood has made the move to Lantern following two-and-a-half years at Workman LLP’s Newcastle office, where he developed skills in project management and contract administration. He previously worked for Wearside housing association Gentoo Group, commercial and residential consultancy …
28.06.2024 - 08:07
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Tharsus spin-out VersaTile to storm warehousing market with £8m investment
A newly established robotics firm in Blyth is hoping to capture a share of the warehousing market following an £8m seed investment from its parent group. VersaTile Automation is part of £77m-turnover Tharsus Group and has developed an AI-based system for high intensity fulfilment centres. The firm’s “intelligent floor” knows where goods are and can …
27.06.2024 - 10:25
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The Wave Project surf charity appoints permanent chair
The Wave Project, the Cornwall-headquartered surf therapy charity, has appointed its interim chair on a permanent basis. Brett Simpson has been working with the organisation for six years, first as a volunteer in Scotland and as a trustee since 2020. The Wave Project offers surf therapy courses funded by a government health service. Based in …