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Green technology jobs boost for Tyneside


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The shape of things to come – the new MGT development at North Tyneside. Click photo to enlarge.

The north east is in line for another environmental jobs windfall.

Regional Development Agency One North East has welcomed plans for a second

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North East has designs on success


The drive to help the North East become an international leader in product design has gained further impetus with an investment of nearly £1m from a European Union fund supporting innovation, business support and enterprise. One North East has appointed RTC North Limited as contractor to deliver the Design Network North initiative, which will support innovative companies in the development of high value world class products and services.

The project has secured £857,000 from

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North East gets £3.85m to tackle youth crime


A £3.85m anti-yobs fund has been allocated to the North East.

The cash will be used to tackle youth crime and help clear-up antisocial behaviour and is part of the Government’s £100m Youth Crime Action Plan (YCAP).

Funds have also been earmarked to make schools and communities safer and provide support for young people and families who want to turn their lives around.

Regionally 11 areas have each been handed £350,000 to implement seven

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Dennis makes it a civic first for Durham


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Durham City's new mayor Dennis Southwell on taking office.

Durham City’s new mayor – and the first since the demise of its local district council – is Dennis Southwell. A former Liberal Democrat councillor, he played a prominent role in the campaign to

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