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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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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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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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ROBSON LAIDLER EXPANDS TALENT PIPELINE WITH NEW TRAINEES

Posted on the 09 Oct 2025

Independant accountancy firm Robson Laidler has expanded its team with the appointment of eight new trainees who will embark on the firm’s training academy, working within the business alongside professional study.

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Don’t leave National Insurance money on the table, Azets warns

Posted on the 07 Oct 2025

Larger businesses across the North East could be missing out on thousands of pounds annually by not claiming their national insurance (NI) allowances, a senior payroll professional has warned.

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Ward Hadaway welcomes 14 new trainees

Posted on the 07 Oct 2025

14 new trainee solicitors have joined Ward Hadaway as part of the firm’s 2025 intake, with eight of them based in the North East across its Newcastle and Teesside offices - marking another step in the firm’s continued investment in developing home-grown legal talent across the region.

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Business Leaders Invited To Shape Tees Valley's 10-Year Growth Plan

Posted on the 03 Oct 2025

Business leaders are being encouraged to help shape the future direction of the Tees Valley economy at a series of engagement events.

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