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Pacifica achieves EcoVadis Platinum rating, placing business in global top 1% for sustainability performance

Posted on the 16 Feb 2026

Pacifica, the UK’s leading independent provider of domestic appliance repairs and extended warranties in the Major Domestic Appliance (MDA) market, has achieved Platinum status in its latest assessment by EcoVadis, placing the Group in the top 1% of companies assessed worldwide for sustainability performance.

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Just Williams to Host Everest Expedition: Roseberry Topping Challenge 2026

Posted on the 16 Feb 2026

Just Williams is calling on community members, businesses, friends, and families to take part in its Everest Expedition: Roseberry Topping Challenge 2026 on 24 April 2026. This unique fundraising event challenges teams of 2, 3, or 4 people to complete a total of 16 laps of Roseberry Topping, which is the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest.

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Newcastle-based video agency B7 appoints two new Directors as part of next growth phase

Posted on the 12 Feb 2026

Newcastle-based video-first marketing agency B7 has appointed Phil Duggan and Gurdit Singh as Directors, with both also becoming shareholders in the business.

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Recruitment Drive Launched For Tees Valley Business Board

Posted on the 11 Feb 2026

Experienced leaders are being encouraged to apply to join the business body responsible for driving growth, creating jobs and bringing investment to Tees Valley.

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Ward Hadaway strengthens team with 27 new appointments

Posted on the 11 Feb 2026

Ward Hadaway has appointed 27 new legal specialists across its North East offices in Newcastle and Teesside, strengthening teams supporting clients across the region.

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Forge Retains Michelin Star And Michelin Green Star For 2026

Posted on the 10 Feb 2026

Forge at Middleton Lodge Estate has retained both its Michelin Star and Michelin Green Star in The 2026 MICHELIN Guide for Great Britain & Ireland. The awards were confirmed on Monday 9 February 2026 at the Michelin Guide Ceremony at the Convention Centre Dublin.

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New services and major contract wins will drive growth in 2026

Posted on the 06 Feb 2026

Rapidly expanding Greener Solutions Group, has begun 2026 with a buoyant forward order book that will see turnover increase from £3.1 million to in excess of £4 million in the current financial year.

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Robson Laidler fighting fit with Better Health at Work Awards reaccreditation success

Posted on the 05 Feb 2026

Robson Laidler Accountants, with offices in Newcastle, Durham and Teesside, has once again achieved the top-level ‘Maintaining Excellence’ standard in the Better Health at Work Awards programme.

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Turnover rises at prominent design firm after working on major projects

Posted on the 04 Feb 2026

Turnover has jumped at a Newcastle-headquartered design practice, which transitioned to an employee ownership trust last year and is working on major schemes including the Pilgrim Street regeneration.

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Dyer invests over £600,000 to expand North East operations and create skilled jobs

Posted on the 04 Feb 2026

Dyer has announced an investment of over £600,000 in its North East operations, marking the company’s largest capital spend in three years as it expands manufacturing capacity, invests in industry leading automation and grows its highly skilled workforce.

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