One North East's News Centre provides you with up to date information about the work and progress of the Agency. You can view all of One North East's press releases and articles.
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12 Jan 10
Sheep farmer skills needs addressed
The skills needs of North East sheep farmers and contractors are to be addressed by the British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB) and LandSkills North East through a wide range of funded sheep production training programmes.
11 Jan 10
North East England launches national media campaign
The 2010 North East England promotional campaign will launch on Monday (Jan 11th) with the continuation of the “When does a place become part of you?” TV campaign.
Plans reveal specialist food hall and cinema for the heart of Barnard Castle
The designs for the redevelopment of The Witham have revealed plans for a specialist regional food hall and a 160-seater cinema in the heart of Barnard Castle.
The region's untapped potential reveiled at enterprise event
Results of a national enterprise research study that shows the North East’s ‘untapped potential’ will be unveiled at a free event hosted by Enterprise UK and One North East this month.
Regional partners meet challenging EU spend target
The North East economy has benefited from millions of pounds of European Union investment in 2009, thanks to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2007-13 programme.
08 Jan 10
George gently comes home with Northern Film and Media's £3m+ fund
The fourth series of BBC crime drama Inspector George Gently will finally be shot in the North East after it became one of five projects to benefit from a £550,000 cash boost from regional screen agency Northern Film and Media and RDA One North East
07 Jan 10
EU support for Social and Traditional Enterprises
An exciting North East project to develop 192 social and traditional enterprises and create over 200 jobs in disadvantaged areas has been given the green light with confirmation of funding from the European Union
06 Jan 10
Enterprise Coaching for South Tyneside Communities
AN innovative project to deliver dedicated enterprise activity to disadvantaged communities in South Tyneside is up and running, thanks to funding from the local council and the European Union.
05 Jan 10
BT signs long term lease agreement for a state-of-the-art business centre on South Tyneside
BT has signed a long term agreement with South Tyneside Council to occupy a new business centre on the landmark Harton Staithes site in South Shields.
£153,000 investment to create a new ‘Master Plan’ for Darlington town centre fringe
Darlington Borough Council Cabinet members are proposing to invest £153,000 of funding to create a new ‘Master Plan’ for the area to the east of Darlington town centre.
New jobs and new premises for rapidly expanding local company
A North East-based manufacturing and training company is celebrating after a phenomenal year of trading which has seen it more than treble its workforce and boost turnover by 130%.
EU backing for micro-renewable energy initiative
North East England’s innovation connector for the energy sector has secured nearly £1m to help local businesses exploit micro-renewable technologies and opportunities.
04 Jan 10
Margaret Fay receives CBE in New Year’s honours list for services to One North East
One North East Chairman Margaret Fay has paid tribute to the hard work and dedication of colleagues after being honoured with a CBE for her services to the regional development agency.
23 Dec 09
Enterprise Arcade is place where business dreams are made
Emerging entrepreneurs have received a helping hand to achieve their dreams through ready-made premises to test their idea in the ‘real world’.
22 Dec 09
North East wins national bid for innovation in health and education
The north east has become one of a handful of areas across England to receive government funding to develop a new kind of healthcare partnership that will ensure that patients receive better care.
Where else but North East England?
Quirky, unique and downright eccentric events and experiences in North East England are being sought for entry into a new national award.
21 Dec 09
Berwick upon Tweed to be one of UK's first low carbon communities
Berwick upon Tweed in Northumberland has won up to £500,000 in a competition to become a blueprint for sustainable living.
Acklington to benefit from new farmers shop
Derelict farm buildings are to be transformed into a high quality farm shop and café as part of a long-term aim to create a leisure and holiday centre in rural Northumberland.
European Union investment to equip small business
A business start up initiative with financial investments for equipment is to support over 700 new enterprises in North East England, creating 100 new jobs and safeguarding 330 others over the next two years.
18 Dec 09
North East entrepreneurs given keys to The Ideas Bank
An innovative new website is set to inspire thousands of people in the North East to become entrepreneurs, providing a crucial boost to employment and business generation in the region as the UK economy gets set to emerge from recession in 2010.
One Day can make a difference
A regional campaign aimed at encouraging more businesses to support enterprise education has smashed its initial targets – benefitting over 1000 additional young people in the North East.
Savings offer Redemption for soup-ed up company
A NORTH East food manufacturer is saving almost £10,000 on its energy bills thanks to help from a team of regional energy experts
One North East response to select committee's industry and innovation report
Alan Clarke, Chief Executive of Regional Development Agency One North East, today welcomed the North East Select Committee’s Report on Industry and Innovation in North East England.
One North East and Nissan sign definitive agreement on zero emission mobility
Regional Development Agency One North East and car manufacturer Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today entered the next phase of their partnership on the development of zero emission mobility in North East England.
17 Dec 09
European Union Investment to Equip Small Businesses
A business start up initiative with financial investments for equipment is to support over 700 new enterprises in North East England, creating 100 new jobs and safeguarding 330 others over the next two years.
16 Dec 09
European Investment to underpin University Research Centre
A major development in Newcastle is to benefit from £2.55m of funding from the European Union and become a focal point for ground breaking research into health and ageing.
Recession hit youngsters targeted
YOUNG people struggling to find or secure work due to the economic climate have received a welcome boost thanks to a £1.5m fund aimed at helping them to fulfill their potential.
Help on hand for farmers to turn manure into megawatts
A £1.85M project demonstrating how farmers can convert farm waste into energy has been given the green light after One North East approved funding of nearly £860,000 through its Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).
15 Dec 09
One North East announces England's first 'super fund' set for January launch
Hundreds of businesses in the North East will benefit from a £125m ‘super fund’ from January 2010.
