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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>feeds.sector.title</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk</link><description>feeds.sector.description</description><image><url>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/assets/img/bdaily.png</url><title>Bdaily</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk</link></image><item><title>New Blyth energy facility plans move forward</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/12/new-blyth-energy-facility-plans-move-forward</link><description><![CDATA[A Northumberland-based education and energy development project is moving forward as plans progress for a new facility aimed at boosting skills and innovation.
The Energy Central Institute is set to be built in Blyth town centre following approval from Northumberland County Council&rsquo;s cabinet to progress the &pound;25 million scheme.
Located near Market…
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Advance Green Futures is redeveloping Potland Burn into a wildlife hub.
Officials say the 268-hectare venture will create a &ldquo;complex mosaic of habitats&rdquo; including grassland, scrub and ponds.&nbsp;
They say the endeavour, based north of Ashington, in Northumberland, will also use…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/10/project-transforms-ex-mining-site-into-nature-hub">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/10/project-transforms-ex-mining-site-into-nature-hub</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 26 15:40:31 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Steven Hugill</dc:creator></item><item><title>Housing provider drives on with fleet investment</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/09/housing-provider-drives-on-with-fleet-investment</link><description><![CDATA[A housing association says it is primed to accelerate its green credentials following a vehicle investment.
Gentoo is rolling out a fresh look across its 320-plus van fleet.
Bosses at the Sunderland-headquartered operator say the move means ten per cent of its vehicles are now fully electric, which will help cut emissions…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/09/housing-provider-drives-on-with-fleet-investment">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/09/housing-provider-drives-on-with-fleet-investment</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 26 14:57:48 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Steven Hugill</dc:creator></item><item><title>'Long-awaited' £60 million road upgrade gets boost</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/09/backing-gets-long-awaited-60-million-road-plan-in-gear</link><description><![CDATA[Plans for a &ldquo;long-awaited&rdquo; &pound;60 million coastal town road upgrade have moved forward.
Northumberland County Council has backed a blueprint to develop a relief road in Blyth.
Officials say the work will create a new dual carriageway, widen an existing single carriageway and create a link road between Chase Farm Drive and…
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The Materials Processing Institute has designed and installed a hydrogen testing hub.
Officials say the move &ldquo;marks a significant milestone&rdquo; in the Middlesbrough-based operator&rsquo;s hydrogen research and industrial decarbonisation work.
They add the test rig &ndash; capable of operating at temperatures up…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/08/research-base-hails-milestone-hydrogen-test-hub">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/08/research-base-hails-milestone-hydrogen-test-hub</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 26 15:16:09 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Steven Hugill</dc:creator></item><item><title>Management buyout secures McGowan’s future</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/07/management-buyout-secures-mcgowans-future</link><description><![CDATA[A Scottish environmental engineering firm is entering a new phase of growth following a management buyout.
McGowan Environmental&rsquo;s leadership team has completed a deal to acquire the Aviemore-based business from BRUSH Group, ensuring continuity for its workforce and operations.
The transaction was led by contracts manager Sam Hesling and operations manager Kyle…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/07/management-buyout-secures-mcgowans-future">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/07/management-buyout-secures-mcgowans-future</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 26 15:53:10 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Offshore living quarters firm grows with acquisition</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/07/offshore-living-quarters-firm-grows-with-acquisition</link><description><![CDATA[A marine and offshore living quarters firm has expanded with an acquisition.
Modutec has bought a majority shareholding in EOS Europe.
Bosses say the move for the energy sector electrical services provider will deliver a &ldquo;key step&rdquo; in strengthening Modutec&rsquo;s market offer.
Based in Aberdeen, Modutec&rsquo;s portfolio includes fit-out and refurbishment of offshore…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/07/offshore-living-quarters-firm-grows-with-acquisition">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/07/offshore-living-quarters-firm-grows-with-acquisition</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 26 07:37:40 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Steven Hugill</dc:creator></item><item><title>Hydrogen firm powers on with port agreement</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/01/hydrogen-firm-powers-on-with-port-agreement</link><description><![CDATA[A zero-emission power firm has strengthened its client book with a maritime sector deal.
GeoPura is working with Forth Ports to produce green hydrogen at Port of Tilbury.
Bosses say the &ldquo;landmark&rdquo; ten-year agreement will place the Essex-based trade hub &ldquo;among the first major British ports to host commercial-scale hydrogen production for…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/01/hydrogen-firm-powers-on-with-port-agreement">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/04/01/hydrogen-firm-powers-on-with-port-agreement</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 26 12:36:45 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Steven Hugill</dc:creator></item><item><title>Charity project aims to help wildlife take flight</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/26/charity-project-aims-to-help-wildlife-take-flight</link><description><![CDATA[A County Durham charity is launching a community project to support local wildlife while creating new opportunities for young people with disabilities.
The Sensory Place is introducing its Bees &amp; Butterflies initiative at Merryoaks Community Centre in Durham, inviting young people to design and plant wildlife-friendly planters.
The project aims to encourage…
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In an announcement at the Energy Central Learning Hub at the Port of Blyth, The Crown Estate outlined…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/26/north-east-set-for-offshore-wind-job-boost">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/26/north-east-set-for-offshore-wind-job-boost</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 26 23:27:38 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Oakes secures green partnership with MTFD</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/25/oakes-secures-green-energy-partnership-with-mtfd</link><description><![CDATA[A North East energy specialist is expanding its offering through a new partnership designed to accelerate the rollout of low-carbon technologies across the UK.
Oakes Energy Services, headquartered in Houghton le Spring, has agreed a strategic partnership with MTFD to provide customers with improved access to funding solutions for renewable and…
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Rumpus has been appointed by Green Earth Developments Group to lead its strategic communications as it looks to raise its profile in biodiversity net gain (BNG) and brownfield regeneration.
Both B…
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Creativity Works has partnered with the Banks Group and The Story to deliver Playful Paths, a series of outdoor sessions at Mount Oswald during the Easter holidays.&nbsp;
The project will see families take…
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