HomeSector ReportsNorth East VisionAutumn 2006

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Business Link - North-east England is one of the most dynamic regions in Europe. A thriving centre for digital media, life sciences, renewable energy and process industries, the region enjoys an international and long-standing reputation for innovation. Read

Special Report - Built Environment

Construction builds future on firmest of foundations - The North-East's skyline has changed forever and the new horizon is a testament to the fantastic shape of the construction industry in this region. Read

Small Business - Co-operation is at the community's heart

Good causes right across the region have received support from a North-East business. Helen Logan found out more. Read

Time off - Voyages of discovery open up new worlds, new hopes

Adventures on the high seas were the order of the day this summer for a Northumberland cheesemaker, as Graeme King discovered. Read

The Investors - Festival has a global resonance

Arts and culture is a growing force in the North-East. But just what impact does it have our region? Karen McLauchlan visited Stockton's International Riverside Festival and The Sage Gateshead to find out more. Read

PD Ports - Campaign for strategic approach

It comes as no surprise that container handling is the fastest growing maritime shipping sector, in line with growing global demand. In the past 10 years the volumes of containers handled by UK ports (now eight million pa) has almost doubled. Read

Special Report - Ports

Big achievements and bigger ambitions on this busy river - The ports of Hartlepool and Middlesbrough are vital drivers for the local economy. Read

Family Values - Bell Truck Sales is ringing (some) changes

This convoy's really on a roll. Rebekah Ashby reports on Bell Truck Sales, which is keeping it in the family. Read

Robert Muckle - Corporate team is going from strength to strength

This year the North-East has seen an economic upturn and more confidence in the region's extensive SME market. Not only has there been an increase in corporate activity, but the property market also remains buoyant which means construction and planning are in demand. Read

World Vision - Bonds lie in more than a name

It is often said you should judge someone by the company they keep, and if so then Wearside has just stepped up its social status. Iain Laing found out about the area's new-found transatlantic friendship. Read

One NorthEast - Developing a vision of Durham City's future

The City of Durham is a beautiful, cultural asset for the North East region, attracting substantial numbers of visitors to visit the attractions of the Cathedral and the Castle and to soak up the atmosphere of the city's rich history and architecture. Read

Special Report - Northern Defence Industries (NDI)

Will the DIS herald a brave new world for the defence industry? - In December 2005, the Government published its Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), a document that is set to radically alter the ground rules for defence procurement in the UK. Read

University of Teesside - CSI: Teesside

A visitor to the University of Teesside's campus may be surprised to see so many police officers. This doesn't mean the university is beset by a crime wave. Read

Bowey changes hands in significant deal for region

Leading North-East builder Bowey Homes changed hands last month in one of the region's most significant deals. Read

Builders keen to shop for land and brand

Rod Wilkinson, KPMG's head of corporate finance in the North-East and Yorkshire looks at the merger and acquisition activity in the UK housebuilding market Read

Education - Just how will North-East train to gain?

With a £500m budget and a new structure, the Learning and Skills Council is keen to show the benefits of its transformation. Anastasia Weiner looks at how a streamlined LSC will meet the educational needs of the North-East. Read

Arts - Region's graduates get practical training in the art of business

Art and business have long had a close, but not always harmonious, relationship. Graeme King looks at how companies and artists are working together more closely in the North-East. Read

Analysis - Will the big gamble really be worth it?

Casinos have been billed as the next big thing in urban regeneration and the North-East has been clamouring to get a slice of the action. But what effect could an upsurge in gambling have on the region? Brian Nicholls looks at the issue. Read

Stockton Riverside College - At the heart of the business community

Stockton Riverside College is a further education establishment that serves the local community, businesses and organisations throughout the Tees Valley and beyond. Read

Maersk - Move highlights potential for the North-East

September 2006 will go down as a momentous date in the history of the North-East's shipping industry. For it is this month that the UK subsidiary of one of the world's biggest shipping groups, AP Moller-Maersk, relocates its ship management division to Newcastle's thriving Quayside. Read