Incoming NECC president issues rallying call for regional unity

Dave Laws, NECC president elect wants the region to share a common voice, strategy and identity

10:00pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

THE region's Local Enterprise Partnerships must set aside any differences and fight for the common goals of jobs and growth, the new head of the regions biggest business membership organisation told The Northern Echo.

NECC Column: An unforgettable two years

9:00pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

IT is hard to believe that two years have passed since I had the honour of being elected as President of NECC, writes John Mowbray, NECC President.

Breaking news Rescue deal for York fashion firm fails to save 60 jobs

11:59am Tuesday 18th June 2013

ONLINE retailer, the Hut Group, has bought York fashion business Coggles Limited out of administration, but there is no joy for staff. 

Breaking news Darchem Engineering boss makes surprise exit

Graham Payne has left Darchem Engineering in Stillington

11:21am Tuesday 18th June 2013

THE boss of an expanding North-East engineering firm has left to pursue new challenges, The Northern Echo can reveal.

Higher air fares see inflation soar

The surge in air fares has helped lift inflation putting more pressure on households

9:52am Tuesday 18th June 2013

A 22% surge in air fares helped lift inflation higher than expected last month to heap more pressure on households.

White House thermal imaging firm supplies equipment for £470m Royal cruise liner

Royal Princess

6:00am Tuesday 18th June 2013

A FAMILY-RUN company, whose thermal imaging equipment guards against White House terrorism attacks and keeps a Formula One team on the track to glory, has now provided life-saving services for a £470m Royal cruise liner.

Aerospace firm signs extended £4m maritime contract

AIR DRAMA: A Cobham Aviation Services Dassault Falcon 20. Picture: Robert Smith

6:00am Tuesday 18th June 2013

AN AEROSPACE firm providing training support for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a new deal to patrol a country's seas and protect its borders.

Discount retailer could create 30 North-East apprenticeships

6:00am Tuesday 18th June 2013

A DISCOUNT retailer has revealed plans to create up to 30 North-East apprenticeships.

Sunderland events company is a glass act

2:20pm Monday 17th June 2013

A North-East events company has won a major new contract to cater for one of the region’s most iconic venues.

Deadline looms for business challenge

Entrepreneur Vicki Lloyd has encourages people to enter this year's If We Can You Can challenge

1:40pm Monday 17th June 2013

A THREE times finalist in a North-East business challenge is encouraging the next generation of entrepreneurs to step up to the challenge.

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