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19 Nov 08
Rural Business Survey Launched
Rural businesses across North East England are being urged to help assess the impact of the economic slowdown for the region’s rural economy – in what researchers hope will be the biggest survey of its kind.

18 Nov 08
New £125m fund to help business gains outline support
Bold plans to pursue the creation of a new £125m fund to help hundreds of smaller North East businesses were today (Tuesday November 18) backed by One North East.

Historic city regeneration given multi-million pound boost
The regeneration of one of the UK’s most historic cities has been given a major boost with the announcement today (Tuesday) of further funding.

Northumberland figure scoops national award
A leading community figure has received national recognition for her contribution and commitment to Northumberland.

17 Nov 08
£2m investment for County Durham's rural communities
Communities in County Durham and South West Northumberland will decide how a budget of more than £2m of rural funding is used to drive economic development in the county over the next three years.

14 Nov 08
Guiding groups to North East England
The 2009 Group Travel Guide to North East England is now available giving group travel organisers all the information they need to plan their next trip to the region.

12 Nov 08
A seminar fit for a king
Key North East and Norwegian business delegates will descend on Gateshead Quays tomorrow afternoon (November 13th) to attend a business networking seminar in honour of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway.

More visitors to access North East England
North East England is attracting a wider range of visitors now that tourism businesses have access to free on-line training to improve their accessibility.

North East England hatches wealth from Far East
A ground-breaking incubation unit for Chinese companies in the North East was officially opened today - paving the way for new jobs and investment.

11 Nov 08
Chairman's Term Extended at One North East
TODAY Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has announced that Margaret Fay will stay on as Chairman of One North East for an extra year to help guide the Agency and the region through the current economic downturn.

Business Link boosts support for firms during economic downturn
Business Link has announced a new initiative to provide additional support for the region’s businesses during the economic downturn. The package incorporates a range of assistance, including free business health checks and the roll out of a series of workshops designed to help firms take practical steps to deal with some of the issues they are facing in the current climate. Business Link experts in locations across the North East and at the organisation’s headquarters have been briefed to deliver advice specifically related to the immediate economic challenges.

Boost for development of sustainable communities
A partnership to support the development of sustainable communities in the region has been unveiled.

10 Nov 08
Flood of Support for Small Businesses
Small companies hit by flooding and other natural disasters in the North East in future will have help to get back to trading as quickly as possible from a new fund worth more than £1.5m.

Enterprising kids to go global with international interest
Young people in Wansbeck are going global and preparing to show off their talents in celebration of national Enterprise Week (17-23 November).

07 Nov 08
Indian technology giant to create 500 new jobs in South Tyneside
Telecommunications Software and BPO services giant Tech Mahindra has chosen South Tyneside as the base to service its expanding European and North American client base, bringing with it up to 500 new jobs.

05 Nov 08
Region's Tourism Industry goes from Strength to Strength
The region’s tourism industry is going from strength to strength according to a new independent report from the North East Tourism Advisory (NETA) Board. Published this week, the NETA board annual report gives a positive health check to the tourism industry in North East England.

04 Nov 08
Women mean business at new South Tyneside event
Women in the region are to come together to celebrate inspirational achievements and aspiring female entrepreneurs at an event which will be headed by lingerie guru Michelle Mone.

Thousands saved as Stadium embraces lean ethos
A North East electronics firm is set to save thousands of pounds thanks to assistance from a crack team of lean manufacturing experts from One North East.

Taking the lead in East Cleveland
Marketing local produce, helping communities with training and skills and developing walking and cycling networks are among the ideas being explored in the North York Moors, coast and hills – including East Cleveland - as part of the new Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).

30 Oct 08
Top quality care
Business is booming for a Newcastle based homecare provider after it won a national quality standard.

Vip Guide To North East England
Luxury group travel in North East England will be under the spotlight next week at a prestigious event at Hampton Court Palace, London.

29 Oct 08
County Durham Town’s Regeneration Continues With Nearly £2m Of Funding
One North East has pledged almost £2m to lead the next phase of a County Durham town’s multi-million pound transformation.

28 Oct 08
A night out with the stars in North East England
People are looking at tourism in a new light in North East England this winter. With more and more people looking for new experiences to help escape from the daily grind, alongside a growing trend for holidaying at home, a new phenomenon is grasping tourists across the region.

27 Oct 08
Tea’s Up For Farm
A County Durham farm is set to become an even more welcome sight for people walking and cycling the 'Coast to Coast' route – with help from a grant from the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).

Getting the message out there
A recruitment firm in Darlington has broken into the middle-eastern job market after using the internet to boost its profile.

24 Oct 08
Partnership to boost business support in the Tees Valley
Entrepreneurs in the Tees Valley are set to benefit from an integrated support service to get their business off the ground.

Engineering Business Seals School Partnership
Science students at St Cuthbert’s RC High School will learn about science and technology related careers at first hand with a formal, practical partnership with Siemens, one of the world’s leading engineering companies.

Keeping enterprise in the family
A £1m investment is to support new parents and carers in North East England to start their own businesses for more flexibility in family life.

23 Oct 08
Streamlined approach to Business Support launches
A new national approach which aims to make it easier for businesses to get the help they need to grow and thrive is launched today. (Thursday October 23rd)

22 Oct 08
White water venue on course to be top sporting event
A white water course is to undergo a £3.5m upgrade in a bid to secure its status as a top international sporting venue.

Agreement reached to exploit region's hydrogen expertise
Energy experts from the region have joined forces with a Japanese firm to promote the region as a leader in the field of low carbon energy technology.

North East England to lead UK renewables boom
One North East carried the regional renewables message to London today, unveiling a comprehensive new package of green energy support.

CONSULTANTS TO DELIVER NORTH BANK MASTERPLAN
The rejuvenation of the North Bank of the Tyne has taken a major step forward with the appointment of consultants to prepare a masterplan for one of the country’s biggest regeneration projects.

2008 North East England Tourism winners revealed
It involves thousands of businesses, employs 60,775 of the region’s population and pumps £3.9 billion into the local economy each year – the North East England tourism industry is undoubtedly big business.

HRH The Princess Royal opens new multi million pound pools and fitness suite development
HRH The Princess Royal visited Wentworth Leisure Centre in Hexham, Northumberland this week to officially open a new £10million swimming pool and fitness development.

21 Oct 08
£1m grant brings granary vision closer to reality
A massive £1 million grant has provided a major boost to the plans to restore and convert the Dewars Lane Granary in Berwick into an exciting cultural and exhibition venue.

More Morpeth flood victims back to work
Micro businesses forced out of Morpeth’s Chantry Building by the September flooding have been found a new trading base.

Ice cool customer for RDPE
A Northumberland dairy farm is aiming to become cream of the crop - by setting up a quality ice cream parlour with help from the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).

20 Oct 08
Tynedale congratulated by TV dragon

Firm blazes ahead with investment
A Tyneside-based fireplace manufacturer is turning up the heat after purchasing new equipment and safeguarding jobs with grant support from One NorthEast.

Margaret Fay appointed to Homes and Communities Agency board
Margaret Fay OBE, chairman of regional development agency One North East, has been appointed to the national board of the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).

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