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15/06/2026

GMI Construction Group has broken ground on a landmark industrial development for global power solutions leader Cummins Inc at Ingenium Parc, Darlington - signalling a major investment in the industrial future of the North East of England

Fully Bdaily report: https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/14/construction-firm-drives-on-with-engine-maker-project

A building contractor has revved up its order book with a heavy-duty engine maker factory expansion. GMI Construction Group has broken… | Manufacturing | North East | Construction | Logistics | Transport | National | Manufacturing & Construction |

09/06/2026

What if the automotive industry's biggest recruitment challenge isn't finding talent, but finding a better way to hire it?

From endless CV screening to candidate drop-off, the current system isn't working for employers or applicants. Here, motor trade expert Fraser Brown of MotorVise tells Automotive Management why it's time for a rethink.

https://www.am-online.com/features-landing/why-automotive-recruitment-is-broken

Fraser Brown, managing director at MotorVise, argues the sector’s recruitment challenge is rooted in broken hiring processes rather than a lack of talent.

09/06/2026

A major milestone for T12 Engineering as a 60-tonne gravity-based subsea structure sets sail for Norway, showcasing the company's expertise in delivering complex offshore EPC projects.

A Teesside engineering firm has completed the assembly and shipment of a major subsea structure to Norway, marking one of… | Manufacturing | North East | Engineering | International | International | National | Business Growth | Manufacturing & Construction |

08/06/2026

Simon Kirkby is celebrating 20 years of oven cleaning service Ovenu Wirral South - during which time he reckons to have personally restored the sparkle to more than 10,500 ovens!


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AN ELLESMERE Port man says he cleaned more than 10,000 ovens in 20 years of running his Ovenu franchise in South Wirral.

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Simon Kirkby, who is celebrating 20 years in business with Ovenu Franchising Limited. Simon, who runs Ovenu Wirral South, last year surpassed £1m in sales and says his one regret is not making the move sooner

Simon Kirkby, who is celebrating 20 years running oven-cleaning business Ovenu Wirral South, reckons he has personally restored the shine to more than 10,500 ov...

04/06/2026

: Peter Scott of Scott Bros returned to his former school - St Patrick's Catholic College, Thornaby - with a gift of several tonnes of recycled compost and chippings!

Full report in The Northern Echo: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26163655.ex-st-patricks-student-backs-eco-garden-project-thornaby/

03/06/2026

Congratulations to the team at Heathline Commercials Ltd on reaching an impressive 50-year milestone.

To mark the occasion, employees from Heathline came together with colleagues from its Cramlington-based sister companies Moody Logistics and MCR Services for a team-building day at All Out Adventures in Slaley, celebrating five decades of success and recognising the people who have helped build the business.

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/your-world/bolam-group-staff-unite-to-celebrate-heathline-commercials-50th-anniversary-8653240

Read the Northumberland Gazette report below 👇

Bolam Group staff unite to celebrate Heathline Commercials’ 50th anniversary

29/05/2026

Responding to Alan Milburn's high profile report into the numbers of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training (NEET) - which has now topped 1 million - Tania Cooper MBE, Chair of the North East STEM Foundation, says: "These findings will resonate strongly here in the North East, where too many young people still face barriers to opportunity despite having enormous talent and potential."

https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/05/28/leaders-sound-alarm-over-lost-generation

North East skills and business leaders have warned of the long-term risks facing young people after a new report highlighted… | Jobs | North East | Research | Education | Training | Education | Skills |

19/05/2026

Elliott Robinson of oven cleaning service Ovenu Solihull was pleased to sponsor this year's Shirley Beer and Cider Festival - which has raised many thousands of pounds for local good causes over the years. Cheers Elliott!!!!

https://solihullobserver.co.uk/news/shirley-beer-and-cider-festival-returns/

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SILHILLIANS are being invited to raise a glass at the Shirley Beer and Cider Festival.

18/05/2026

How did Chinese car manufacturers manage to overtake Japan so quickly in the UK automotive market?

Here, motor trade expert Fraser Brown of automotive consultancy MotorVise explores the rapid rise of Chinese automotive brands, the changing dynamics of the UK car market, and what this shift means for manufacturers, dealerships, and consumers alike.

Read Fraser's blog here: 👇
https://www.motortrader.com/blogs/guest-blog/blog-how-chinese-manufacturers-overtook-japan-in-the-uk-car-market-18-05-2026