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Sitting down with Andy Rothwell and Brian Thompson to chat about Traynor Business Park in Peterlee, it’s clear these are two men who, whilst working in very different ways, share a mutual commitment and desire to create a business park and community that supports...
We’ve charted Josh Cockburn’s journey into the world of work since he started working for EDB design firm AS Design in 2022 at just 15.
Following its standout debut earlier this year, Neuro North Forum returns on 19th March 2026, bringing together professionals, advocates, and individuals with first-hand insight to explore the power of neurodiversity at work. We spoke with founder Jacky Stansfield Smith about what’s next.
Kat Sykes is a co-founder of the pioneering Mind Your Business course, developed with research led by a professor at Durham University. The programme was piloted with business owners from across the North East, ensuring it was shaped by real-world insights and challenges faced by founders.
Twenty-two years ago Nicola Evans Park opened her first branch of her ‘family’ business, Seaside Travel. Today, the business employs over 80 people, has 13 branches across the North East and North Yorkshire and recently launched a new homeworking division.
Three years to the month since East Durham Business Network was launched, we chat to co-chairmen Ranj Gill and Gursh Kahlon about plans to expand the network’s geographical reach, while East Durham Business magazine editor Leanne Fawcett discusses what the future...
In this issue’s My Down Time feature, we chat to Michael Monkman, from Orca Cleaning Group, about his side venture, Wild Swimming, which was launched three years ago… EDB: Tell us more about Wild Swimming. MM: Wild Swimming has been a passion of mine since I was a...
It’s less than six months since national window cleaning company Your Local expanded into the North East. In that time over 30 jobs have been created with plans to grow the headcount to 50 by the end of the year. EDB editor Leanne Fawcett headed to the firm’s offices...
Meet Sam & Sara - the new Director of Apprenticeships and Work Based Learning and the new Business Development Manager respectively. Sam Treadwell and Sara Jolly tell us about the college’s thriving apprenticeship provision and how they’re working to bridge the...
In this spotlight on education, apprenticeships and business, we chat to some of the team at East Durham College. Leanne Fawcett met with new college Principal Scott Bullock, who is just a few weeks into the role; Sam Treadwell, the new Director of Apprenticeships;...
In this issue’s Ask the Expert feature, we chat to Business Durham’s new Business Growth Director, Kerry Walker, on her priorities and ambitions for the business support organisation, the help available to stimulate growth and the role County Durham’s business...
It’s been just over four years since John Delanoy and Julie Stout launched Delanoy Funeral Services, and what a journey it has been! Here’s a look at their inspiring journey to transform the way funerals are conducted.. Four years ago, a mutual friend introduced John,...
The new man AT THE HELM East Durham Business editor Leanne Fawcett chats to Scott Bullock, who is just a few weeks into his role as Principal and CEO of East Durham College. Scott tells us more about his unlikely move into the further education sector, his aims to...
EDB editor Leanne Fawcett popped along to Seaham Hall Hotel and Serenity Spa for her first solo spa experience, giving her the chance to recharge the batteries after having a baby boy seven months ago. Here’s what she thought… I LOVE spa days. They’re the perfect way...
Graeme Carter is Managing Director of Peterlee-based Shred Direct, which he founded in 2013 The former professional footballer (Graeme was on the books at Newcastle United) talks to us about his life away from work, his family life with wife Kay, his three daughters...
Rick Maughan and Mark Price on the newly launched Clearwater Utilities, which is based at Spectrum Business Park in Seaham. EDB editor Leanne Fawcett caught up with the businessman to find out more about Clearwater Utilities, why the company was launched and its plans...
Sarah Slaven from Business Durham on the economic landscape in County Durham, the new Durham Business Growth programme and her priorities for 2024. EDB editor Leanne Fawcett sat down with Business Durham Managing Director Sarah Slaven to find out more about County...
Courtney Lynn from Mullen Stoker on a typical working day with the accountancy firm. In this issue’s My Working Day feature, we chat to Courtney Lynn, who has recently been appointed office co-ordinator at Belmont-based chartered accountancy and IT firm Mullen Stoker....
As another year draws to a close, we chat to John Delanoy and Julie Stout about everything they’ve achieved since launching Delanoy Funeral Services in 2020, including recent investment in a new fleet of vehicles which is the icing on the cake for the business...
Alison Stephenson, MD of AAA Caring Caretaker, on her company’s equality and diversity ethos and their drive to employ people with disabilities. In this issue’s Ask the Expert Q&A, we chat to Alison Stephenson, Managing Director at AAA Caring Caretaker, on her...
Steven and Hollie Holmes, founders of Orca Cleaning Group, chat about their company’s growth from one man band to a team of 11 delivering contracts across the country. It’s nearly eight years since husband and wife duo Steven and Hollie Holmes founded their industrial...
Nathan and Josh Cockburn were featured in EDB a year ago, as they were just starting out in new jobs. We caught up with the brothers to see what the past twelve months had taught them. We last chatted to the pair on 1st August 2022, the day Nathan had started his...
FI Real Estate’s Rob Woolley on his firm’s new development project in East Durham. In this issue’s What’s Trending Now, we chat to Rob Woolley, Asset Manager at FI Real Estate Management, about their latest development at Gemini Point on Bracken Hill Business Park…...
It’s three years since John Delanoy and Julie Stout launched their partnership, Delanoy Funeral Services. Driven by a desire to make a difference to the way funerals are conducted, the duo have not only won praise from families across the region for their compassion...
A director from a growing business in County Durham has signed up Teesside Uni’s Help to Grow programme. Michael Monkman, Commercial Director at Belmont-based Orca Cleaning Services, was introduced to Lucie Burton, who runs the programme, at East Durham Business...
Ranjeet Gill and Gursh Kahlon are on a journey to play their part in the ongoing regeneration of their hometown of Seaham which they helped start. Today, their investment in commercial and residential property can be seen in all corners of the town and they have no...
BoxWay Packaging Group in Peterlee has enlisted Cramlington company Reproflex3 to support its transformation into a premier player in the corrugated packaging industry. The partnership includes the adoption of Vortex, Reproflex3’s multi award-winning corrugated...
Ellie Walton is HR Assistant and former apprentice at Peterlee-based global automotive technology leader ZF. Ellie, 24, tells us more about her role with the company, what it’s like working for a large multi-national and what she likes most about the job… EDB: You...
East Durham Business editor Leanne Fawcett has welcomed her first (and third) child, Ellis. Here she chats about juggling newborn parenthood with running a business, the challenges it brings and what she loves most about ‘workternity leave’… When I tell people I run...
East Durham Business Network is delighted to announce the appointment of new co-chairmen. Ranjeet Gill and Gursh Kahlon, who founded commercial property company Clearwater Developments, replace outgoing chairman Paul Wellstead, who has relocated to the Lake District...