The process industry represents 25% of the whole economy of the North East of England and therefore this sector is vital to future wellbeing of this important region.
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A North-East-based engineering company is powering ahead with a string of successful contract wins. Fabricom Contracting provides multi-disciplined mechanical, electrical and instrumentation construction services to the oil, gas, chemical and power industries throughout the UK.
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Colin Pearce and Justin Farrelly made their mark on the world of yacht racing with innovative inventions. Sarah Judd finds out about the future of Colt Systems.
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The North-East has attracted over £360m of EU funding - one of the biggest funding allocations available to the UK regions. The European Regional Competitiveness and Employment funding will support economic development in the region over the next seven years.
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Keeping Darlington's population fit and healthy is high up the council agenda, and following a multi-million pound refurbishment of the Dolphin Centre the opportunities are endless. Anastasia Weiner reports on the changes.
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The region's leading executives have been honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony - one of the longest-running business events in the UK, now in its 23rd year. Helen Logan reports.
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A former coalmine in Northumberland has been transformed into a fascinating museum and art gallery which has already become one of the North-East's top tourist attractions, as Iain Laing discovers.
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An engineering company has completed a £1m contract to provide a landmark feature as part of the redevelopment of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich.
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The difference between the South of France and the North-East is huge in every respect. Alastair Gilmour meets a young man who admits that relocating represented 'a massive change'.
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A new leader taking the helm of an initiative aimed at making sure young people can achieve their career ambitions in the region is among the appointments of recent months. Rebekah Ashby and Helen Logan report.
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December 12: North East Chamber of Commerce Darlington committee meeting, TA Centre, Neasham Road, Darlington, 8.15am. Details from Jill Smith on (01642) 773409.
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