Kent-based IT and cyber security firm is paving the way for female apprenticeships in tech.

Communicate has recently taken on their first female IT infrastructure engineer apprentice to join their team based in Discovery Park in Kent. Established in 2011, the nationwide company provides IT, telecoms, and cyber security to organisations of all shapes and sizes; fast becoming one of the industry’s leading internet service and managed security providers. Keeping over 500 businesses and 50,000…

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New chair appointed at NEPIC.

The North East of England Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC) has recently welcomed Roger Kilburn as its new chair to lead the future of the cluster. Taking over from px Group’s Mark Kenrick who has been in the role since 2018, Roger brings 35 years’ experience in biotechnology, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors having previously worked for companies such as ICI and…

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Local car dealership spreads Christmas cheer with four weeks of Christmas giveaways.

Customers in the market for a new car could be driving home this Christmas with a new vehicle, a £50 Amazon voucher and a chance of winning £250 worth of vouchers by visiting Fred Henderson Ltd. Durham based car dealership Fred Henderson Ltd is helping to spread festive cheer this Christmas by surprising customers with ‘Fred’s Festive Giveaways’ commencing on…

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Results of alternative weed control trial published.

An alternative weed control trial, commissioned by Cardiff Council has been described as “one of the most comprehensive real-world studies comparing glyphosate with the alternative methods of weed control currently available in the UK” by Dr Dan Jones of Advanced Invasives who conducted the study. Complete Weed Control, a national amenity weed control company, delivered the services that informed the independent research…

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North East’s leading medical aesthetics clinic shortlisted for three national industry awards.

One of Newcastle’s leading medical aesthetics clinics, Paragon Aesthetics has been named finalists in this year’s Aesthetics Awards. Established by the highly respected Aesthetics Journal, the Aesthetics Awards celebrate the very best in medical aesthetics, bringing together clinics, individual practitioners, manufacturers, suppliers and other aesthetic companies from across the UK and Ireland. For the second year running the clinic is…

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Law firm Endeavour Partnership shows a 30 per cent increase on completed deals as it acts on transactions worth £508 million.

Teesside’s largest commercial law firm, The Endeavour Partnership, has reviewed its performance for financial year ending July 2022, which includes an impressive 30 per cent increase on completed deals compared to the previous year. The figures represent impressive growth for the firm’s corporate, commercial and banking team who acted on 116 transactions worth £508 million during the period. The transactions…

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North East businesses urged to take advantage of funding extension.

Supply Chain North East is urging businesses throughout the local authority areas of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and County Durham to take advantage of business support funding that has been extended until June 2023. The Supply Chain North East programme, delivered by RTC North, North East Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC), North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) and Generator, has received the…

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Specialist recruitment firm continues to invest in the region with new office expansion and job creation.

A local recruitment firm has continued to invest in the region by opening a new office in Stockton that will initially create four jobs and will see them add new specialist sectors as well as supporting their existing offer. Tribe Recruitment has had a strong presence across the Tees Valley since 2009 with their head office in Darlington. The agency,…

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Logos are sponges.

Some organisations are instantly recognisable by their logo mark. You probably feel like you understand their culture, know their values and can make a buying choice based on this identity. It might be safe to assume that tech colossus ‘Apple’ fits with this idea. The leading manufacturers of smart phones have cemented themselves in modern culture by creating a high…

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