Learning Curve Group (LCG), a leading training provider headquartered in County Durham, raise over £10,000 in support of the LCG Charity Foundation at their 9th annual charity ball on Friday night. The annual charity ball, this year held at Ramside Hall, Durham and...
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UMi welcomes new neighbours to Navigators Point
Dedicated to helping businesses go further, UMi has offered a home for another like-minded business in the area following their move to Navigator’s Point. Located in Belmont Business Park in Durham, Healthcare Management Trust (HMT), a registered charity delivering...
Geothermal heating scheme lined up for Horden after funding won
The prospect of schools and homes in Horden being heated by clean, green geothermal energy moved a step closer this week after extra funding was given to an innovative plan to extract energy from mine water. Money is being invested in the Horden Minewater project in...
Take five for County Durham’s Seaward as it welcomes new apprentices
Peterlee-based electrical test and measurement company Seaward has taken on a new cohort of apprentices as it continues to invest in its workforce to support growth and skills development. Jack Robinson, Emma Barker and Karl Pollard have joined Seaward’s...
In-house asbestos laboratory in Peterlee will provide vast capacity for growth
Rapidly expanding Asbestos Audit Ltd, has appointed Kieran Hunt as laboratory manager of its new, asbestos laboratory, located at its headquarters in Peterlee. He is joined by another new recruit, Keren Hague, who takes up an asbestos analyst role, working closely...
Seaham based Novo Cabelo makes history as it celebrates record growth
Seaham based Novo Cabelo is one of the UK's fastest growing Hair System companies and the team are making history and disrupting the hair industry with their innovative, non-invasive approach which is quite literally changing lives. Following a transformative and...
Former apprentice named office co-ordinator at growing accountancy firm
North East accountancy firm Mullen Stoker has appointed its former apprentice Courtney Lynn as its new office co-ordinator. Courtney, 21, started with the company for 18 months, having been employed as a trainee administrator. During her time with Mullen Stoker,...
‘MINT’ news as business club confirms the appointment of new Operations Director
A fast-growing business support group has announced the appointment of an experienced Operations Director as it plans for continued growth across the North East and beyond. MINT Business Club, which was founded by entrepreneur Nicola Jayne Little six years ago, has...
Peterlee boss celebrates first volts from Dogger Bank
The Peterlee boss of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm HQ in South Tyneside celebrated the first electricity from the world’s largest offshore wind farm arriving in England this week. The electric current, which arrived from 130 kilometres out in the North Sea was recorded...
North East’s largest spec developed industrial scheme in a decade completes
640,000 sq ft of prime industrial/warehouse accommodation in five units has reached practical completion and is ready for occupation at Integra 61, the £400M Durham mixed-use development being developed by Citrus Group at J61 of the A1(M). Set on the 205 acre Integra...
Minister discusses NETPark expansion during visit
Plans for the expansion of a leading science park which would generate millions for the local economy were discussed during a government visit. Victoria Atkins MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, visited The North East Technology Park (NETPark) at Sedgefield, one...
Peterlee company Harbro Lighting and Electrical opens its doors for trade event
Peterlee company Harbro Lighting and Electrical is opening its doors to showcase some of its most popular products. The Trade Show Calibration Day takes place on Thursday, September 28, at the company’s showroom on the South West Industrial Estate in Peterlee. The day...
Over 50 people attend East Durham Business Network event at Seaham Hall
Dozens of business representatives attended this week's East Durham Business Network event at Seaham Hall Hotel. The event saw the official unveiling of Issue 11 of East Durham Business magazine and our new co-chairmen Ranj Gill and Gursh Kahlon from Clearwater...
Growth programme launched for County Durham businesses
A new programme to help businesses enhance their productivity and accelerate growth has been launched in County Durham. Durham County Council is funding the Durham Business Growth Programme, a new scheme which has been launched today by Business Durham, the council’s...
Boost for County Durham charities thanks to Peterlee’s Seaward
A Peterlee electrical test and measurement equipment specialist has donated thousands of pounds to County Durham charities. Seaward Electronic, based at the South West Industrial Estate, has donated £3,000 to three local charities to help support a number of important...
Aykley Heads set for redevelopment as part of new Durham Innovation District
An already thriving cluster in County Durham is poised for expansion and to be a key site within a brand-new innovation district. Aykley Heads Business Park, in Durham City, is set to develop and to be part of the new ‘Durham Innovation District,’ which is to be...
Peterlee-based BoxWay Packaging Group partners with Reproflex3 to drive UK grow
BoxWay Packaging Group in Peterlee has enlisted Cramlington-based Reproflex3, a leading prepress, flexographic plate manufacturer and FMCG packaging print specialist, to support its transformation into a premier player in the corrugated packaging industry. The...
New Co-Chairman appointed to lead East Durham Business Network
East Durham Business Network is delighted to announce the appointment of new co-chairmen to drive forward the group’s activities. Ranjeet Gill and Gursh Kahlon, who co-founded commercial property company Clearwater Developments over ten years ago, replace outgoing...
Date for the next East Durham Business Network event announced
East Durham Business Network will host its next networking event on Tuesday, September 19, at Seaham Hall Hotel. The event will see the introduction of the group's new co-chairmen, Ranj Gill and Gursh Kahlon, directors of commercial property company Clearwater...
Company director signs up for Teesside University’s Help to Grow programme
A company director from a fast growing business in County Durham has signed up Teesside University’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...
New application engineer supports growth for Peterlee’s Rigel Medical
Peterlee’s biomedical device test and measurement specialist Rigel Medical has appointed a new application engineer as it invests in developing its international capabilities and customer operations. Bringing extensive technical and product engineering experience and...
Work begins on £61m expansion of NETPark
Work is underway on the £61m expansion of one of the UK’s premier science parks following the appointment of a contractor. Led by Durham County Council, the development of phase three of The North East Technology Park (NETPark) at Sedgefield has begun, after Kier was...
UMi begins new era with office move
Following significant investment to bring the 10,000 sq. ft. premises up to the highest environmental and sustainability standards, Durham-based B Corp certified business UMi have now moved into their new office space at Navigators Point. The office space, based in...
New business unit for growing Seaham company
Improving capabilities is an ongoing priority at CustomerKNECT and to support this the company has opened a new business unit within its existing premises in Seaham. The ‘Managed Services’ business unit is situated within the 140,000 sq ft main facility at Foxcover...
New employability partnership set to support local businesses in County Durham
Hundreds of residents across County Durham will be helped to find work through a new regional employability partnership. Durham Employment Connections (DEC) has formed to generate more collaborative working across employment and skills services. DEC will support the...
Work starts on £250m garden village at Seaham
The creation of a new landscape-led garden village on the Durham Coast is underway as three housing developers lay the foundations for the development of a new thriving community. Existing infrastructure works are underway on the new Seaham Garden Village development,...
Industrial cleaning company eyes growth with key appointment following six-figure investment
A family-owned industrial cleaning company has welcomed a new member of the management team to support its ambitious growth plans, following a six-figure investment in premises and equipment. Orca Cleaning Group, which recently moved to a larger unit on Belmont...
Everflow unveils new headquarters in Peterlee to accelerate business growth
Everflow, the UK’s leading multi-utility provider, is relocating its headquarters to a new, purpose-built facility in Peterlee, Durham. The strategic move brings together all of Everflow’s North-East offices under one roof, fostering collaboration and supporting...
New board members with financial and commercial skills wanted at Believe Housing
County Durham-based housing association believe housing is looking for two new non-executive directors to join its board. Valued members Chair Judith Common, Vice Chair Doug Ross and Gurpreet Jagpal will all leave the board later this year after completing their...
Accountancy firm Mullen Stoker appoints its fourth director
North East accountancy firm Mullen Stoker has announced the appointment of its fourth director. Client manager Faye Allan has been promoted into the senior management role, joining founding directors Neil Mullen and Gary Stoker along with appointed director Stephen...
New NSK work has strong bearing on growth for Gateshead’s Advantex
Gateshead technology specialist Advantex has won a five-figure contract to provide state-of-the-art digital surveillance and security technology at a County-Durham automotive bearings manufacturer. The move sees the Follingsby Park-based firm supplying Peterlee’s NSK...
Date for the next East Durham Business Network event announced
The next East Durham Business Network event will take place on Tuesday, 4th July within the stunning setting of the Ballroom suite of the 5* Seaham Hall Hall and Spa. Networking and registration will open from 8.30am and the event itself will start at 9am. As always...
More than 40 apprenticeships up for grabs at Durham County Council
Electricians, plasterers, civil engineers and business administrators are among more than 40 apprenticeships roles on offer at Durham County Council. Applications are open now, with a closing date of Sunday 21 May, and successful applicants will take up their posts in...
UMi welcomes Engineering and Manufacturing Network to growing partnership network
North East England based business support consultancy, UMi, has welcomed Engineering Manufacturing Network (EMN) to its growing network of partners delivering the best support for small businesses in the region. The partnership aims to deepen support for engineering...
New business village for Peterlee takes shape
A new modern business village based on the success of a previous one in Cramlington is taking shape in County Durham. Endeavour Village Peterlee is a business community where highbrid units are offered that are totally flexible, energy-efficient, low start-up cost...
Chartered accountancy firm opens second office as it grows in the region
An established North East chartered accountancy firm has opened a second office in the region as it continues to grow. Mullen Stoker, whose head office is based at Mandale Business Park at Belmont in County Durham, recently moved to One Trinity Green in South Shields...
Nissan’s school engineering event inspires thousands of young minds
Nissan has brought the world of engineering and manufacturing to life for 1,700 youngsters with its inspirational two-week Schools Engineering event. Children from 35 schools visited Nissan Sunderland Plant to see how car manufacturing has evolved over the past 30...
Twelve months free tenancy up for grabs at Peterlee industrial park
FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) is offering businesses the opportunity to win a free 12-month tenancy - worth tens of thousands of pounds - at its new Gemini Point development on Bracken Hill Industrial Estate in Peterlee. To enter, businesses are invited to submit...
Wearside green energy team installs huge solar system at Peterlee factory
One of the North East’s largest rooftop solar pv installations has been installed on a factory unit in Peterlee by a Wearside family run renewable energy business. Advanced Renewable Power (AR Power) based in Washington is run by husband-and-wife team Mark and Maria...
First cohort join housing association scheme to increase diversity of board members
Five people with a range of life skills and experiences have started an exciting new development programme which could turn them into board members of the future. County Durham-based believe housing recently welcomed the first cohort to its Board Trainee Programme, as...
Seaham developer transforms care facility into new homes thanks to funding
A Seaham-based property developer is transforming a former care facility into four residential homes after securing £770,000 funding support from the North East Property Fund (NEPF) managed by FW Capital on behalf of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)....
Line up announced for event that will showcase the region’s growing space industry
An exciting line-up of speakers has been announced for an event that will highlight key developments in the North East’s fast-growing space industry. The North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence (NESACoE) is hosting this year’s North East Space...
Seaham company performs hair raising live TV reveal
Magic was in the air when Tim Lichfield from Northallerton wowed audiences with his new youthful looks live on Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch this month. Award-winning magician and radio presenter Tim, a regular ‘lunchmate’ audience member on the popular show...
Family cleaning business relocates to flagship headquarters to support future growth
Work to create new headquarters for a growing family cleaning business has now completed, supporting the creation of at least 10 new jobs. AAA Caring Caretaker identified the 0.8 acre site at Bowburn North Industrial Estate after the company outgrew its current...
Seaham-based Prima Cheese raises money to fight poverty in County Durham
Charity and cheese have joined forces to raise vital funds to fight poverty in County Durham. The staff team at Prima Cheese, in Seaham, chose the Poverty Hurts Appeal as their Charity of the Year in 2022, and piled on the fun to raise £1,214.62. A charity car wash,...
Issue 10 of East Durham Business magazine due out this week
Issue 10 of the area’s flagship magazine, East Durham Business, is due out this week. This issue is packed with features and news from businesses around area, including The Employability Trust, East Durham Trust, The Royal George, Delanoy Funeral Services, AAA Caring...
CEO of Seaham-based UMi joins B Lab UK board of trustees
Nicki Clark OBE, Chief Executive of business support consultancy UMi, has been appointed to on the board of Trustees for B Lab UK, the non-profit network championing B Corps and driving high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and...
Peterlee businessman to oversee the running of world’s biggest wind farm
The son of a former County Durham miner is set to take charge of the day-to-day running of the world’s biggest wind farm - a £9billion renewable development capable of powering one in five home UK homes by 2026. Peterlee-born Mark Halliday, whose father, Billy, once...
Five new apprenticeships up for grabs at automotive manufacturer TMD Friction
Automotive manufacturer TMD Friction has announced that it is creating five new apprenticeship roles within the business. The vacancies are in a range of disciplines, including IT, maintenance and Research and Development. TMD Friction has a long history of recruiting...
New MD at Murton modular housing manufacturer CoreHaus
CoreHaus, a County Durham-based modular housing manufacturer, has promoted Dan Selby to managing director to drive its continued growth and expansion. Dan originally joined the company as operations manager in 2020 and was instrumental in setting up the production...