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Friday 16 October 2020

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Freeports: Teesside bid could “turbocharge” regional economy

Two potential bidders are emerging for Freeport status in the North East, including the Teesside Freeport Bid which would be developed on the 4,500-acre Teesworks site. Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen has told Insider about the bid's potential to create thousands of jobs and "turbocharge" the regional economy.
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Ask the expert: How do I pursue a buy and build strategy?

Lee Humble, associate partner at MHA Tait Walker, talks through the acquisition process.
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Deals

Recruitment group acquired in MBO

The executive directors of a Newcastle-headquartered recruitment group have completed a management buyout (MBO).
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Bio cleantech firm hires Grant Thornton for series A push

A Redcar-headquartered bio cleantech company has appointed Grant Thornton's corporate finance team to lead a series A funding drive to support overseas expansion.
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JLA completes further fire safety and security acquisition

Critical equipment supply and service partner JLA has acquired a Sunderland-based fire safety and security business, its third deal in as many weeks.
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Bakery secures five-figure backing

A Newcastle-based community bakery has secured a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund as the business looks to expand.
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Business

Law firm expands despite Covid-19 pandemic

A Darlington-based law firm has continued to expand despite the Covid-19 pandemic to keep up with growing demand following the easing of lockdown restrictions.
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Cravens strengthens with senior appointment

Creative agency Cravens has appointed a senior strategist to drive its plans for growth.
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TransPennine Express to invest £1.7m in cleaning programme

TransPennine Express is set to invest £1.7m in its cleaning programme, creating almost 60 jobs across the North.
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Robson Laidler launches new service line to support businesses

Newcastle-based Robson Laidler has invested in a new service line to help businesses fast-track growth plans amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Property

Winners of North East Property Awards 2020 to be announced next week

The winners of this year’s North East Property Awards will be announced on this newsletter next week. Each day for the next two weeks we will announce the winners of each award category.
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Funding approved for major projects

Northumberland County Council's cabinet has approved funding for major projects designed to create hundreds of jobs in the region.
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Sunderland AFC players back plans for improved stadium connections

Past and present Sunderland AFC players have backed plans for improved connections between the Stadium of Light and the city centre after proposals for at least one footbridge over the Wear were confirmed in the Riverside Sunderland Masterplan released earlier this week. 
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WBD advise on sale of Matfen Hall Hotel

Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised on the sale of the historic Matfen Hall Hotel to hospitality business Walwick Estate Group.
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Developer calls for businesses to sign up to new retail scheme

The team behind a commercial development in coastal Northumberland is calling upon the region’s retail and leisure entrepreneurs to contribute to the scheme.
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Dynamic Transport Planning opens new Durham office

Dynamic Transport Planning has opened a new office in Durham city following the growth of its team.
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