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The Customs House in South Shields

Taking centre stage in South Tyneside

THE Customs House Arts Centre sits proudly on the banks of the River Tyne as an ambassador for all that is fantastic about living, working and growing up in South Tyneside.Read

Full steam ahead for an era of regeneration and jobs

FullTHE economic downturn means that regeneration has slowed down in many areas, but in South Tyneside, regeneration and jobs continue to be delivered. Since 2010, over 1,500 jobs have been created in the borough.Read

A land of green opportunity

AS South Tyneside moves towards a low carbon economy, this creates great opportunities for businesses in the North East and shows a real commitment to the creation of green industries in the future.Read

Ford is now reaping the benefits of new focus

IN the past 10 months, Ford, which incorporates Ford Aerospace Ltd and Ford Component Manufacturing Ltd, has won awards for its commitment to training, at the recent TDR Annual Awards event; its organisational culture, at Service Network’s Culture for Success Awards; and its export achievements at the North East Exporters Dinner where the company scooped the prestigious Gateway to Global Growth Award.Read

Offshore giant ready for nuke orders

MCNULTY Offshore Construction is a leading manufacturer in the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors, and it is poised to clinch orders when the UK nuclear industry starts replacing old stock.Read

New jobs arrive at Harton Quay

SOUTH Tyneside has seen the kick starting of jobs and regeneration at Harton Quay with the completion of the 43,000 square feet flagship business centre.Read

A global brand - with its heart in the community

THE name of the Port of Tyne is known the world over as one of the UK's busiest deep sea ports, a vital trading gateway to Europe and beyond.Read

Housing fit for borough families

IT has been a year of both consolidation and successful regeneration for South Tyneside Homes, the arms-length management organisation that manages and maintains the council’s housing stock in the borough.Read

College is celebrating record year

THIS year will go down in the history books of South Tyneside College - celebrating a 150th anniversary, investing more than £4m in new facilities and receiving a royal seal of approval from HRH the Duke of York.Read

Outstanding business premises are emerging in South Shields

SOUTH Tyneside is at the heart of the region’s emerging low-carbon economy. Industries, technologies and coal from the North East powered the global industrial revolution of the last century and now the region is firmly at the centre of the emerging low-carbon technology revolution.Read

South Tyneside Manufacturing Forum opens its doors to welcome members from outside the borough

SET up in 2006, the South Tyneside Manufacturing Forum offers members a wide range of business advice and signposting services.Read

The ferry landing at South Shields

You'll be surprised how much is going on in South Shields

IF you haven’t been to South Shields lately, you’ll be impressed by how much is happening, with South Tyneside Council’s ambitious regeneration programme now starting to bear fruit.Read

Creative agency is pushing the boundaries

A NORTH East design and marketing company is helping to push businesses through the current recession with a helping brand.Read

Building greener success

THERE is no doubt the last year has been a bumper year for us, and it's great that our achievements are being recognised at a national level.Read

BT praise for its South Tyneside staff

OCTOBER 1, 2010, marked the second anniversary of BT's strategic partnership with South Tyneside Council and a lot of good things have happened in those two years.Read

Ford celebrates centenary

ALMOST 200 people gathered at a glittering dinner to celebrate a South Shields' firm's centenary - and raise money for charity.Read

It's full steam ahead for Port of Tyne

SOUTH Tyneside has a fantastic asset in its thriving Port. The port has no owners or shareholders - it is run by Port of Tyne, a Trust which operates on a commercial basis for the benefit of all those "stakeholders" who depend on the River Tyne for business, work, and leisure.Read

Good website is value for money

DECIDING to practise what it preaches, full-service design agency Urban River has completely revamped its own website.Read

Companies invited to be involved with forum

MANUFACTURING companies in Sunderland and South Tyneside are being invited to attend a special manufacturing meeting being held on Wearside.Read

All change at South Shields sea front

STILT walkers, musicians, circus performers and family favourites will be entertaining the crowds at South Shields seafront this week (Thursday) to celebrate completion of the fantastic £2m Sea Change improvement scheme.Read