Brenda McLeish OBE DL, CEO of Learning Curve Group (LCG), is appointed Deputy Lieutenant of County Durham for her dedication and contribution to education and skills in the region. As CEO of one of the country’s largest training providers, headquartered in County...
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HR Blog: Workplace loneliness: Employees at risk and how to support them
With businesses currently focused on hybrid working and staff shortages, due to sickness and the Great Resignation, it can be easy to miss an HR issue like workplace loneliness. You’re busy tracking attendance for your hybrid team whilst also arranging urgent cover....
Recruitment sees automotive manufacturer’s engineering team reach full capacity
Automotive manufacturer TMD Friction has further strengthened its engineering capabilities with the expansion of a new department. The Hartlepool-based global manufacturer of brake pads created a new flagship engineering team last year, bringing together four existing...
Climate Action North maps out North East BIC’s Net Zero path
Climate Action North, an award-winning social enterprise, has secured a contract to drive forward decarbonisation plans at the North East BIC in Sunderland and set them firmly on the road to achieving Net Zero. Work is currently underway to provide options and plans...
A Hearty Affair… Food review of the Hearty Hedgehog at Hallgarth, the Manor House
Hallgarth, The Manor House, in Pittington has long been a firm favourite for happy couples tying the knot. But recently, thanks to a six-figure investment committed by its new owners, the venue is branching out. EDB editor Leanne Fawcett went along to see how the...
Peterlee’s Premier Tech announces key acquisition to support European growth
Premier Tech in Peterlee has announced the acquisition of Envirowise by its Water and Environment business group. This company, located in Camberley, England, specializes mainly in servicing and maintaining residential and commercial wastewater treatment plants. This...
UK City of Culture 2025 judging panel spend in day in County Durham
Ambitious plans to drive growth, spark creativity and celebrate the extraordinary people and places of County Durham have showcased to the UK City of Culture 2025 judging panel. An exciting and immersive timetable of activities was arranged for the judges’ eagerly...
EDBS teams up with East Durham College to deliver business start-up sessions
East Durham Business Service has teamed up with East Durham College to deliver three drop-in sessions aimed at people who are thinking about starting their own business The sessions will be held at: Houghall Campus – Monday, May 23, 10am – 12 noon Peterlee Campus –...
eCommerce specialist moves to Seaham office to support growth
North East eCommerce Consultancy Rogers & Rogers have expanded their business by relocating from Peterlee to a newly opened office in Seaham. The move comes after the company, which delivers expert eCommerce and marketing advice, felt that Seaham would be a more...
HR Blog: Understanding hidden disabilities in the workplace
If you bank with HSBC, you may have noticed the roll-out of “Quiet Hour” in branches at the end of last year. For those who bank elsewhere or haven’t seen the posters, Quiet Hour is a dedicated time for customers with invisible or hidden disabilities to receive...
The Fat Hippo Group announces ambitious plans to grow across the UK
A successful independent North East restaurant group has revealed plans to more than double the number of restaurants it runs across the UK and create more than 200 jobs by the end of next year. The Fat Hippo Group is aiming to open up to nine new burger restaurants...
Durham law firm supports sustainable materials company’s move to Jade Business Park
Swinburne Maddison LLP (Swinburne Maddison), Durham City’s leading law firm, has concluded work in record time for sustainable materials company, Sphera, enabling its occupation of new premises at Jade Business Park in Murton near Seaham. From instruction, Swinburne...
Hundreds of businesses back County Durham bid to be UK City of Culture 2025
Hundreds of businesses from across the North East have backed County Durham’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2025. Almost £500,000 in sponsorship has also been pledged towards the Durham 2025 campaign, while other businesses have volunteered their skills and time to...
Believe Housing pledge to plant almost 600 trees around the region
Almost 600 trees are being planted in North East England, as part of a housing association’s environmental pledge. This Earth Day (Friday, April 22, 2022), believe housing is paying for a native tree to be planted on behalf of each of its 568 employees. The trees will...
Peterlee company Auxillis to hold recruitment open day
Peterlee based accident management operation, Auxillis, has announced it is holding a recruitment open day on Thursday, April 28, at its Bracken Hill Business Park contact centre. Following a significant new business win and further growth with new partners set for...
HR Blog: Outsourcing, insourcing, or changing a contractor? You need to know about TUPE
If you employ people and have recently won or lost a contract to provide outsourced services to a client, or you are thinking of bringing an outsourced service in-house, this is known as a Service Provision Change. The likelihood is that TUPE applies. What is TUPE?...
North East Bi-Folds targets growth after securing County Durham Growth Fund investment
A manufacturing company of bi-fold doors is targeting continued expansion after taking on additional space and investing in new machinery with the support of the County Durham Growth Fund. North East Bi-Folds, based at Cold Hesledon Industrial Estate, was set up in...
Council and university partnership going from strength to strength
Two of County Durham’s most influential institutions have committed to strengthening their already successful partnership, by making their joint working agreement even more ambitious for the county’s economy and communities. Durham County Council and Durham University...
100 apprenticeships on offer at Durham County Council
Almost 100 new apprenticeships are on offer with the North East’s largest council. Durham County Council is recruiting apprentices across a wide range of occupations from entry to degree level, offering people the chance to earn as they learn. The scheme is the...
Climate Change Committee visits County Durham
Representatives from a committee that advises the government on climate change have visited County Durham. The Chairman and Chief Executive of the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) found out how Durham County Council is working towards its net zero carbon...
HR Blog: No offence! What happens when jokes and pranks go wrong in the workplace?
An unexpected turn of events at this year’s Oscars ceremony put a spotlight on how “it was just a joke” can go horribly wrong. Best Actor winner Will Smith walked on stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife Jada’s medical condition,...
East Durham Business Network Event March 2022
Dozens of businesses attended our most recent networking event, held at the picturesque Seaham Hall Hotel. The event also saw Glenn Martin from Durham County Council give a presentation about the County Durham Economic Strategy, asking people to get involved in the...
Solar power innovator Power Roll urges businesses to have their say on economic strategy
A pioneering North East company which creates cutting-edge green technology is urging businesses across County Durham to have their say on consultation that will shape the area’s economic future. Solar power firm Power Roll has created an ultra-thin solar film which...
Electric vehicles take centre stage in County Durham
Electric vehicles, their many benefits and the importance of introducing more charging points were the focus of a special showcase event in County Durham. Rev Up the North – Electric Vehicle Charging in the North took place at Durham Town Hall and provided an...
HR Blog: Employee grievances and how to manage them in your business
Although every employer hopes that their staff are all extremely contented and that no one will ever have a complaint, the reality is that all employers need a grievance procedure that meets the Acas code of practice. Once it is written, the first step is to ensure...
IPS Flow Systems backs Wapping Burn clean up campaign
Seaham company IPS Flow Systems has given its support to a campaign to clean up the tributaries that feed into Castle Eden Dene. Rhys Donald and Mark Atkinson from IPS joined the team from the Wear Rivers Trust to help improve the water quality of Wapping Burn, which...
Levelling up funding is crucial for County Durham
Council leaders have pledged their absolute commitment to securing more levelling up funding after a previous successful bid was held up as an example of best practice. Last week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer confirmed the second round of the £4.8 billion Levelling...
More than 60 people registered to attend next week’s networking event
Over 60 people from businesses and organisations around the region have signed up to attend next week’s East Durham Business Network event. The event, at Seaham Hall Hotel, will also include updates about the progression of the County Durham Economic Strategy, which...
Hetton artist hopes to paint a brighter future for Ukraine
A North East artist is helping raise money for the victims of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine through the magic of art. Kelsey Wilson, 29, is selling prints of a painting of Ukraine’s national flower ahead of Mother’s Day, with all proceeds being donated to the...
Two new additions to TMD Friction’s senior management team announced
TMD Friction has announced the appointment of two senior managers, boosting its leadership team as it continues to implement ambitious plans for growth. The Hartlepool-based global automotive manufacturer has appointed Sam Kirtley into the role of UK Finance Director,...
County Durham makes UK City of Culture 2025 shortlist
County Durham is now a step closer to being named UK City of Culture 2025 and securing the colossal social and economic benefits this would bring. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport announced the county was one of just four locations from across the...
Horden scholar supported on path to career in games design
A career in computer games design beckons for the first recipients of a new scholarship created by a leading games development studio in partnership with Teesside University. The Creative Assembly Legacy Scholarship has been awarded to Daniel Gething and Rebecca...
Go Green Training Academy opens its doors in Peterlee
A new training academy has opened its doors in Peterlee. The Go Green Training Academy will deliver qualifications in the installation, servicing and maintenance of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), helping trades people in the area take advantage of growing demand for...
HR Blog: Supporting employees through uncertain times
Russia’s devastating invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing humanitarian crisis have sent shockwaves worldwide. Employees with links to Eastern Europe will need support, whilst those who are not directly affected may also be feeling anxious or helpless during these...
Employees of company with site in Peterlee considering legal action after cyber attack
A group of current and former employees of a major UK-based convenience food manufacturer - with sites in Peterlee and Consett - are considering legal action after it emerged that the company had been affected by a data breach. In a letter issued last month, Greencore...
Innovative Murton-based housebuilder urges businesses to join ‘econ-versation’
A North East housebuilder is encouraging businesses of all sizes across County Durham to have their say on a wide range of issues from jobs to wages, to help shape Durham County Council’s new Inclusive Economic Strategy. Innovative modular housebuilder CoreHaus opened...
BEEP’s Caroline Hearne dispels the myths around electric vehicles
East Durham Business editor Leanne Fawcett chats to Business Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP) Managing Caroline Hearne, who aims to dispel the myths around electric vehicles and tells us why investing in these greener modes of transport could be right for you… EDB. Is...
HR Blog: Are your employees living with Long COVID?
The UK government has announced its plan for living with COVID, detailing how and when remaining COVID restrictions and laws are to be lifted. This plan is relevant for businesses in England, whilst the devolved administrations are working at their own pace. Although...
Panther Logistics triples space in North East as it nudges £100m turnover
Knight Frank has secured a significant new letting in County Durham on behalf of rapidly expanding two-man delivery service specialist, Panther Logistics. Panther Logistics has taken a 133,000 sq. ft. warehouse at Foxcover Distribution Park in Seaham after outgrowing...
East Durham Business Service launches Covid recovery programme for entrepreneurs
Support organisation East Durham Business Service (EDBS) is launching a new programme to help 30 entrepreneurs to bounce back after the Covid pandemic. Business Action Planning is being funded by the East Durham Area Action Partnership (AAP) and will help...
Peterlee entrepreneur wins business award from BBC Dragon Theo Paphitis
A Peterlee entrepreneur has won Theo Paphitis’ Small Business Sunday award. Kieran Chapman, owner of Bumble Print and InfaCloud, picked up his award at the end of February. Both brands are owned and operated by Kieran and he was delighted to win not one but two...
Top apprenticeship award for Peterlee company Seaward
An electrical test and measurement company has been named one of North East England’s best providers of adult apprenticeship training. Seaward, based in Peterlee, has been crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ by MTC Training, which is a commercial unit of Sunderland...
Seaham company SMS aims to double turnover and recruit
A company which provides quality and recruitment services to automotive, aerospace and rail manufacturers, utilising technology, has announced ambitious plans to double its turnover. Smart Manufacturing Solutions, SMS Ltd, started with just three people when it...
It’s the cherry on the cake for Seaham ice cream parlour as it wins top industry award
Lickety Split Creamery in Seaham has won a Gold Medal and Trophy at the National Ice Cream Championships 2022 run by the Ice Cream Alliance (ICA), the sector’s UK trade association. The company’s delicious Amarena Cherry ice cream beat all comers in this, the most...
World’s first flexible solar manufacturing facility to use micro-groove technology opens in Seaham
Power Roll has opened its solar film manufacturing facility in County Durham. It is the first facility in the world to produce low-cost, lightweight, flexible solar film using Power Roll’s patented micro-groove technology. Located on a former colliery site, the pilot...
HR Blog: Recruiting and retaining disabled employees
The disability employment rate, which shows the number of disabled people in employment, has sat somewhere around 52% for the last three years. Whilst it’s slowly increasing, it still shows that almost half of people with disabilities are unemployed. Many disabled...
Peterlee’s Seaward announces several senior appointments to support growth
North East electrical test and measurement company Seaward Electronic has announced several senior appointments as it continues to develop and grow its national and international operations. Andrew Davis has been promoted to the position of UK business development and...
North East Automotive Alliance announce membership manager appointment
The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) is gearing for another successful year, with the appointment of Joe Routledge as membership manager. Joe, will be responsible for managing a number of the NEAA membership accounts, as well as developing new member...
Seaham company GAS to help automotive firms maximise their energy efficiency
The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA), has announced members of its Energy Group will hold an online, two-part event in March, to assist member companies in maximising their energy efficiency. In conjunction with Supply Chain North East (SCNE), the NEAA has...
Young engineers working towards careers with Peterlee employer
A group of young engineers have been given a fantastic opportunity to start their careers thanks to a partnership between East Durham College and local employer Alexander Battery Technologies, based in Peterlee. Alexander Battery Technologies have been working...