Updated 2:09pm 24 May 2013

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Celebrating urban design in the region

THE second North East Festival of Architecture (NEFA) is taking place from June 13-28. Aimed at people of all ages and levels of interest, the festival will be a celebration of architecture, urban design and public spaces right across the region with events in Newcastle and Gateshead, Durham, Sunderland and Middlesbrough. There are over 30 events planned, ranging from building and walking tours, talks, workshops and exhibitions.Read

Visitor centre takes top awards

THE RSPB’s new £4.5m Saltholme Wildlife Reserve and Discovery Park, near Middlesbrough, has won not only the Constructing Excellence North East Award for Sustainability, but also an equally prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) AwardRead

The Wilton Centre on Teesside

SMEs thrive with NEPIC's help despite recession

A NUMBER of SMEs in the process industry supply chain in the North East are growing despite the recession. NEPIC (North East Process Industry Cluster) has been working with SMEs, helping them develop their businesses in the region’s supply chain, boost the local economy and create jobs.Read

Opening doors for growing businesses

A FITTING and specialist manufacturing firm has been able to tap into support from Tyne and Wear Development Company to support its growth plans.Read

A total business support environment

DURHAM County Council's business support arm, County Durham Development Company (CDDC), is playing a central role in shaping the county’s future economic profile.Read

The future is green with Business Link

A DARLINGTON business is proving that the future is green after receiving assistance from Business Link.Read

£6.8m office development at Tanfield

WORK is now complete on Durham County Council’s most ambitious development project at Tanfield Lea, near Stanley.Read

Claire waltzes to a new future, thanks to Go Wansbeck

A DANCE enthusiast has spun her hobby into a dream business venture with help from Go Wansbeck.Read

Enterprising ways to help your business to develop

BE ENTERPRISING, County Durham’s Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI), delivers a range of innovative projects designed to inspire enterprise and bring about positive and measurable change.Read

Changing face of the process industry

IMPRESSIONS of industry aren’t always what they seem.Read