Use of Chinese steel for £4bn Net Zero Teesside project branded 'slap in face'

The Hexham business hailed strong financial results despite seeing falls in profit and turnover

Steve Johns, partner at law firm Weightmans, warns that without 'sustained funding commitments' the plan could reach the end of the track before much headway is made.

New Carrington to include 5,000 new homes and 350,000sqm of new employment space

Developer says it is committed to 'open dialogue with the local community'

The retailer's current chair will step down next month

Scheme could merge two communities

Springvale Industrial Estate is moving closer to full occupancy

The Cardiff-based firm said the new office is part of its strategy to reach revenues of £5m in 2028