Despite the dark cloud that still hangs over the economy, with tomorrow’s Government spending cuts set to hit the North-East hard, manufacturing is providing the region with a welcome ray of sunshine.

After a difficult time for the industry during the recession it is now going to drive forward the recovery.

This is happening now, with exports the region’s biggest strength at present, and is to continue in the future with the North-East’s growing expertise in low-carbon industries.

Read the full report at the Northern Echo website…