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Sarah Davies, 32, from Easington launched her beauty and treatment business, Zen by Sarah, last summer. Based within a tranquil and beautifully designed and decorated salon, Sarah offers a range of treatment, from Japanese head spas and full body massages to lymphatic...
Peterlee businessman Graeme Carter, owner of Shred Direct, was proud to both take part and be a sponsor of the Grace House Charity Golf day at Ramside Hotel Durham. The charity event helped raise much needed funds for Grace House, which provides support to families...
Thousands of people enjoyed great food in the sun this weekend prompting organisers to hail Seaham Food Festival as a huge success. The free Durham County Council event took place on Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August and saw crowds flock to the coast to enjoy...
A beauty and wellness therapist is in the running for three prestigious industry awards just over a year since opening her own salon. Sarah Davies from Easington decided to launch Zen by Sarah after seeing a gap in the market for a salon offering Japanese head spa...
A care provider has invested in a range of beach chairs which make it possible for people who need physical or neurodiverse support to enjoy a trip to the seaside. Quality Plus Care Solutions, which is based in Easington, provides assistance to young people and adults...
It’s forty years since Easington funeral director, or undertaker as he would have been known then, Douglas Delanoy passed away. It was he, the fourth generation of the Delanoy family in the funeral business, that really shaped the future of the business as it is...
In this issue’s What’s Trending Now feature, we chat to chartered accountant Laura Whittle, who tells us more about her business and the advice she’s giving businesses who are navigating their way through the ‘Making Tax Digital’ process. We also sit down with Laura’s...
It is just over three years since editor Leanne Facwett visited The Royal George in Old Shotton (in an official capacity at least). This time around there’s a new team at the helm and the popular restaurant and pub is going great guns – not only attracting locals but...
Just over a year ago, businessmen Rob Jones and Daryll Evans launched facilities management and maintenance company Eden Facilities. Recently, the duo completed their biggest project to date, the renovation and conversion of a former take away and café into an adult...
Since opening nearly 20 years ago, the Radisson Blu in Durham City Centre has provided the perfect base for guests who are visiting the city for business and pleasure. Ideally located on the banks of the River Wear, this 200-plus bedroom hotel has become one of the...
In this issue’s My Working Day feature, editor Leanne Fawcett chats to Seaside Travel’s Regional Sales Managers Donna Baker and Rebecca Rutter about their roles overseeing the company’s 13 North East branches, managing a team of over 30 people each and what they love...
In this new addition to East Durham Business magazine, Five Minutes With, we chat to Ranj Gill, who is co-director of commercial property company Clearwater Developments and co-chairman of East Durham Business Network. Here Ranj tells us more about the benefits...
East Durham Business editor Leanne Fawcett is fully embracing her 40s. Having recently undertaken a weight loss and lifestyle improvement journey, she is now more aware than ever about what goes into her body, and the way she treats it. So, when the opportunity to try...
East Durham College has been recognised as one of the country's leading apprenticeship providers after achieving a 75% apprenticeship achievement rate, significantly above the national average of 65.7% placing the college among the top 10 college providers nationally...
A new business centre specifically designed for new starts and micro companies has been completed. Commercial property specialist North East Commercial, which is behind the Traynor Business Park development in Peterlee, has invested a five-figure sum into Core...
Since its founding, Protech has grown from a small, ambitious venture into a respected and established name in IT asset disposal (ITAD), delivering secure, sustainable, and forward-thinking solutions to organisations across the UK and beyond. Over the past ten years,...
Not-for-profit landlord believe housing is supporting a County Durham-based veterans’ charity that helps former service personnel and their families to feel safe, connected and supported in their community. The housing association awarded a £2,000 community investment...
The overwhelming success of the latest addition at County Durham’s Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa has led to the launch of its first-ever corporate opportunity. Last year the award-winning hotel opened The Pin, a unique leisure facility which offers a 43 bay, two...
Peterlee based Auxillis has rebranded to Northgate Insurance Services (NIS), reinforcing its position as one of the UK's leading insurance mobility and claims support providers. The rebrand brings the business under the Northgate brand, and creates a clearer and more...
Two businessman who launched their own company just over a year ago have completed their biggest project to date. Robert Jones and Daryll Evans, both from Peterlee, founded facilities management and maintenance company Eden Facilities after working together on...
A chartered accountant who set up on her own just over a year ago has announced that her husband has joined the business. Laura Whittle from County Durham has worked in the accountancy sector for over 25 years. But after welcoming two daughters, Grace and Sophia in...
Visitors to a much-loved food festival can expect to be wowed by a who’s who of the culinary world at this year’s event, from a major presenter, to a formidable baking show judge. Delivered by Durham County Council, Seaham Food Festival will return for another...
Caterpillar’s Peterlee manufacturing facility has reached a major milestone as the 70,000th articulated truck rolled off its production line, marking a significant achievement for one of the North East’s most established manufacturing sites and the global home of Cat...
A national recruitment agency is expanding its North East presence with a move to a bigger office. JDR Recruitment moved into the region last year as part of its plan to have representation in all areas of the UK. Initially, the company took on a small office at...
Details of the next East Durham Business Network event have been announced. The event will take place at Traynor North, at Traynor Business Park, on Tuesday, June 30th. The meeting will include updates from network co-chairmen Ranj Gill and Gursh Kahlon, Michelle Mann...
County Durham battery pack manufacturer Alexander Battery Technologies has appointed five engineers and a project manager as it expands its technical team in Peterlee. The company has recruited Mark Burton as Technical Manager, Andrew Stevenson as Senior Test...
Durham County Council has successfully doubled investment provided to bus services across the county thanks to funding from the North East Mayor. Over the last year, the council has secured over £8m for the Bus Service Improvement Plan from the Combined Authority,...
As part of its commitment to continued growth and investment in the region, established North East law firm, TMJ Legal Services, has relocated its Peterlee office to larger premises in the former ticket office on Burnhope Way. TMJ, which celebrates its 40th year in...
On Tuesday we welcomed dozens of people to Seaham Hall for our 'An Economic Outlook: Growth and Opportunity in County Durham' event. The event included guest speakers Kerry Walkers from Business Durham and James Miller from Lloyds Banking Group, and a panel discussion...
Durham’s international food scene is thriving with cuisines to suit every taste bud now on offer. And the latest to join the party is Chilli Padi, an authentic Malaysian restaurant that recently opened it doors at Aykley Heads. East Durham Business editor Leanne...
Meet the full line up for tomorrow's East Durham Business Network panel Q&A, which is the feature element of our biggest event to date, An Economic Outlook: Growth and Opportunity in County Durham. We are delighted to welcome Amanda Jayne Jennings Jennings from...
A young apprentice is celebrating becoming a fully-fledged member of a County Durham nursery after completing her training. Elise Overend, 20, started working at Clever Clogs Day Nursery in Bowburn in August 2024. The qualification she undertook was a Level 3 Early...
Meet the third member of East Durham Business Network's panel Q&A, which is a key element of our event, An Economic Outlook: Growth and Opportunity in County Durham. Amanda Jayne Jennings is Spa Director of the Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall. With a distinguished...
A County Durham music teacher has been honoured at the national Music & Drama Education Expo awards for the remarkable impact she has had on students. Charlotte Sellers teaches violin and viola for Durham County Council’s Durham Music Service, part of the North...
We are delighted to announce that Duncan Hedley, MD of Berger Closures, has been announced as the second of five business leaders who are taking part in the Panel Q&A, which is the main feature of our 'An Economic Outlook: Growth and Opportunity in County Durham'...
Not-for-profit landlord Believe Housing has welcomed four new participants to its Board Trainee Programme, which supports the development of future leaders and aims to strengthen diversity in housing and public sector governance. This is the second cohort to join the...
Celebrity chef Phil Vickery is to make a welcome return to a popular North East food festival this spring. Phil, who has graced screens for more than a quarter of a century on ITV show This Morning, will be leading the line-up at this year’s Bishop Auckland Food...
We are delighted to announce that Nima Beni, CEO and co-director at Prima Cheese in Seaham will be taking part in the panel Q&A at our forthcoming event at Seaham Hall Hotel on Tuesday, March 17. Our biggest event to date, An Economic Outlook: Growth and...
Two recruitment consultants have announced plans to grow their business after completing a Management Buy Out (MBO). Heather Croft and Vanessa Slater are the new directors of KES Solutions UK. The MBO follows founder Kelly Swann’s decision to pursue new opportunities...
A fast-growing electrical wholesaler has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new digital marketing apprentice. Harbro Electrical, based in Peterlee, has welcomed Jessica Gowling, who is undertaking a Multi-Channel Marketing apprenticeship with Baltic...
We are delighted to confirm details of our next networking event, which will be the biggest event we've ever held. Where: Seaham Hall Hotel When: Tuesday, March 17, from 8 30am East Durham Business Network will bring together business leaders from across the region to...
Two housing associations have worked together to unlock government funding, paving the way for 115 new social and affordable homes in the region. Through a partnership between believe housing and Karbon Homes, the homes will be delivered across five sites in County...
A business park in County Durham is nearing full occupancy after securing a string of high profile tenants. Traynor Business Park in Peterlee has been developed by property company North East Commercial, supported by a seven-figure investment. The park is made up of...
Two housing associations have worked together to unlock government funding, paving the way for 115 new social and affordable homes in the region. Through a partnership between believe housing and Karbon Homes, the homes will be delivered across five sites in County...
Housing association colleagues came together for a hands-on volunteering session that will help people in need this Christmas. Employees at believe housing created a mini production line at its Coast House office in Seaham, to pack donations for two local charities....
A successful North East firm is marking 25 years in business by starting a major project on a key site. The Parsons Containers Group will redevelop its Darlington A66 depot, reinforcing its status as the company’s operational hub and positioning the business for its...
Peterlee-based Harbro Electrical has launched its annual toy donation campaign and already dozens of gifts have been dropped off. The campaign is organised by Harbro owner Phil Harbord to ensures that children from struggling households in the area receive at least...
Two National Awards, a partnership with the UK’s largest light art festival Lumiere Durham, Gifting Partner at London Fashion Week, and a Festive Showcase at Fenwick - FIVE really is the perfect number for WL Distillery. Known for its bold flavours, striking...
A County Durham businessman has announced ambitious plans to utilise an industrial unit which he has recently leased. Robert Cairns has moved into a former tiling unit on the North West Industrial Estate in Peterlee. The huge space is currently being renovated and...
A £10.7 million scheme to regenerate a County Durham village has reached a major milestone, as plans for more than 100 new affordable homes are given the green light. A key part of Durham County Council’s plans to regenerate Horden’s Numbered Streets was approved by...