In her latest book Into Danger: Risking Your Life for Work, Sunderland’s front-liner, former war correspondent Kate Adie admits that when you’re in the thick of it, every situation is ‘bloody terrifying’. But fear is a very personal perception, as the steeplejack, the diver and the bodyguard all testify.Read
ABOUT 3,000 years ago, Egypt was ruled by a master builder. He erected monuments, palaces, temples and even a fabulous, new capital city full of canals that he named after himself. Read
A CARTOON chimp is encouraging Christmas cooks around the region to have a fat-free festive period. Northumbrian Water has created Chips the Grease Monkey to drive home the message that turkey fat and other grease should be disposed of correctly. Read
MUCKLE LLP advised on a record 14 deals, worth more than £91m, in October, and there are no signs of a let-up in activity for the rest of the quarter.Read
ON the run up to Christmas, our shop windows are aglow with tinsel, glitter and sparkling lights. As the region gears up for the festive season and the Star of Bethlehem lights up many school halls, those working in the learning and skills sector are gearing up for their own celebration.Read
COMMENTATORS have been quick to condemn the flashy consumerism of the younger generation, but they are merely a product of the times created by our leaders. Read
THE North-East has a rich history when it comes to the maritime and offshore sectors. And these key industries continue to be major drivers to the region’s economy. Some of the most successful ports in the country are found on our doorstep. Read
ONE of the largest logistics operators at Teesport has announced a £4.5m expansion on the back of the offshore SeaDragon project – one of the biggest to hit Teesside in decades.Read
THE engineering industry has experienced a major refocusing of its activity in recent years, creating the need for operational and cultural change.Read
THE Marine Design Centre is playing a pivotal role in promoting a sector that truly is a jewel in the crown of a region with a maritime heritage unmatched anywhere in the world. Read
NORTH East-based port operator, PD Ports has been making waves across the region’s business community as chief executive officer; David Robinson was crowned Tees Valley Business Executive of the Year 2008.Read
AT Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD), a world-leading subsea robotic manufacturer, our customers’ satisfaction depends on the skill and dedication of our engineers, technicians and support staff. Read
THE banks of the Tyne, Wear and Tees are synonymous with heavy industry – cranes still dominate sections of skyline along rivers that have produced some of the greatest feats in maritime engineering. Read
IN a small corner of the North East, a high-quality engineering specialist is undergoing a radical renaissance on the back of the global oil and offshore boom.Read
LAUNCHED in 1999, Oilcareers.com is an internationally recognised website dedicated to providing jobseekers with the means to search and apply for new roles primarily in the oil and gas industry, as well as some areas of alternative energy. Read
INVESTMENT and development is continuing at Teesport. PD Ports, owner and operator of the Middlesbrough port, has already secured Government approval for its Northern Gateway project. Read
