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Think Eleven, a leading provider of competency management solutions, has reached a significant milestone with the relocation of its headquarters to Spectrum 5 at Spectrum Business Park in Seaham. This move coincides with the company’s recent achievement of ISO 27001...
Young karting sensation Thomas Potter, known as T.Pot in the racing world, has battled more than just competitors on the track. The County Durham racer, whose story of trackside bullying went viral, has shown remarkable resilience, thanks in part to the support of...
A North East council has selected nationwide placemaker, Muse, as its joint venture partner to deliver the first phase of a new innovation district. The first phase comprises the Durham County Council-owned Aykley Heads site, which is currently home to the authority’s...
BoxWay Packaging Group Limited, the corrugated cardboard packaging business, has announced it has achieved a coveted Silver rating by highly regarded EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of universal business sustainability ratings and intelligence solutions at...
Businesses across the area are being urged to give their backing to a prestigious publication that shines the spotlight on East Durham. East Durham Business magazine is a high-quality publication which is produced by Peterlee-based communications consultancy LEC up to...
Two of the North East’s leading digital agencies, Redu Group and Mira Marketing, are excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership that promises to reshape the digital marketing landscape for e-commerce businesses. Redu Group, with over a decade of experience in...
Avison Young, together with joint letting agents CBRE and Naylors Gavin Black, have secured a major new letting at Integra 61, Durham, acting on behalf of Sunrise Real Estate, the pan-European investor, developer, and asset manager of high-quality logistics...
An accountancy and IT firm has announced the appointment of a trainee accountant as part of its commitment to investing in future talent. James Imrie has joined the team at County Durham and South Shields-based Mullen Stoker. The 23-year-old from Harrogate has been...
An innovative new service designed to help North East business owners navigate the funding landscape in an increasingly challenging climate has been unveiled by specialist providers of business support, finance and funding, UMi. Since 2007, UMi has helped business...
A Peterlee-based company that has made its name as a leader in the subsea sector is looking ahead to yet more growth with the help of a second investment from UKSE, the Tata Steel business-support subsidiary. Wavecon Ltd designs and manufactures subsea connectors and...
New College Durham is continuing the drive to train social workers New College Durham (NCD) has once again received approval from Social Work England to continue to offer the prestigious Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons) in Social Work. Social Work England is a...
East Durham Business Network is hosting its quarterly networking event later this month - full details are below. Time & Location 28 Jan 2025, 08:30 – 10:30 Ramside Hall, Ramside Hall, Carrville, Durham DH1 1TD, UK About the event EVENT INFORMATION The next East...
A global battery pack manufacturer headquartered in Peterlee has achieved ISO 45001 certification. The globally recognised standard reinforces Alexander Battery Technologies’ commitment to health and safety while delivering high-quality solutions to customers...
A leading logistics company is helping to improve learning for students at East Durham College after developing a new training arm. Vantec Europe Limited (VEU) has won a contract with East College Durham to deliver two immersive classrooms, at its campuses at...
Businesses across East Durham are being encouraged to give their support to an annual careers fair aimed at inspiring students to pursue careers in a range of sectors. Seaham High School is hosting its annual careers event for over 1100 pupils from age 11-16 to show...
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, has revealed a £5 million refurbishment project to elevate its guest experience and reaffirm its position as a premier destination in Durham City. The iconic riverside hotel and events venue in the city centre is already reaping the...
A training and recruitment specialist which recently marked 15 years in business has announced the appointment of a new director to further boost its training offering. GEM Partnership, which provides training and recruitment services across the North East, has...
A popular competition which aims to inspire enterprise amongst County Durham school children is back for its 20th year. Future Business Magnates (FBM), which is organised by Durham County Council’s business support service, Business Durham, will see students from 13...
Everflow, the UK’s leading multi-utility provider for businesses, reveals the pilot of its EcoMOTs service has saved a trial cohort of 24 SMEs a total of £84,000 on their water and energy bills, and reduced their water usage by 25 megalitres, the equivalent of eight...
Hartlepool-based brewer and pub operator Camerons Brewery has agreed a refinance and new funding package with Sandton Capital Partners (“Sandton”) alongside Independent Growth Finance (‘IGF’) to support the Camerons Group’s strategic growth strategy. Sandton, a London...
Esh Group’s ongoing commitment to investing in the future workforce has seen 13 new apprentices welcomed into the business. It takes the total number of Esh employees currently taking on apprenticeship opportunities to 62, representing more than 8% of the group’s...
Housing association believe housing has appointed a new chair of its board. The not-for-profit landlord, which manages more than 18,000 homes across County Durham and beyond, has appointed John Marshall as its new chair. A board member since 2019, he takes over the...
National training provider, Learning Curve Group, marked two decades of success in style at their annual charity ball, themed the ‘Purple Party’, recently. The event, which celebrated the businesses 20th anniversary, raised an impressive £13,010 for the LCG Charity...
Last week we held our very first networki8ng event in Durham City, at the Radisson Blu Hotel. It was lovely to see so many new and familiar faces in attendance, and hear from our speakers: Scott Bullock, Principal at East Durham College Kerry Walker from Business...
Mamma Social Co, a Peterlee-based business that provides supports, advice and guidance to new mothers across the UK, has secured £70,000 from Business Enterprise Fund (BEF). The investment includes a £45,000 loan from BEF’s £1m fund for the North East backed by...
East Durham Business Network, which was launched three years ago to support the area’s thriving economy and stimulate growth, is to expand. The expansion will officially open up the network to areas including Belmont, Bowburn, Sedgefield, the Trimdons and Durham City....
A contract to support health and safety on the iconic Tyne Bridge, which is currently undergoing significant restoration, was undertaken by a growing County Durham environmental services specialist. Peterlee-based, Asbestos Audit, was one of the first suppliers called...
A leading tech firm which supplies components and subsystems to space, aerospace, defence and telecoms is the first tenant to sign up for a new unit in a growing County Durham science park. Filtronic will move into custom-built headquarters within the £100million...
As a beautician, Hannah Long spent her days making people look glam. However, she has now swapped the salon for septic services. Having grown tired of lash tints and waxing, Hannah is now a trainee service engineer for a UK leading septic specialist, Premier Tech. “My...
A charity football tournament saw one of the region’s leading Tier 1 automotive manufacturers emerge victorious and over £2,500 raised for a mental health charity. Recruitment and training company GEM Partnership, which has offices in Peterlee and Newton Aycliffe,...
Peterlee-based NFS360, a provider of value-add warehousing and logistics solutions, has been acquired by the international logistics group, Group DESLOG. Evolve Corporate Finance, the national M&A advisory practice has successfully advised the shareholders of the...
Rapidly expanding Peterlee-based Asbestos Audit, has made key strategic moves as it launches an in-house asbestos laboratory. With over 20 years’ experience in asbestos testing and analysis, Frances Bell, has been appointed laboratory manager. Her arrival coincides...
Councillors from the Joint Administration of Durham County Council (DCC) have welcomed a decision to permit new housing to be built on a neglected site in East Durham. DCC’s planning committee has given the go ahead for the construction of 282 new homes on the former...
Clearbell Property Partners II LP (Clearbell), a fund managed by private equity real estate fund management and advisory business Clearbell Capital LLP, has announced it has agreed a new letting to Zaap Thai at the Riverwalk in Durham. The award-winning Thai street...
A Northumberland design company has moved into new, larger offices as part of its continuing growth strategy. AS Design North East is now based at the Spetchells Centre on Front Street in Prudhoe, having moved across from its former location on the nearby Dukes...
As part of its commitment to support customers with a wide a range of specialist services, rapidly expanding Peterlee-based Asbestos Audit has entered a strategic alliance with geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy, ERGO. Operating across the UK, ERGO has...
The Managing Director of a fast-growing North East cleaning company has won another prestigious award in recognition of her outstanding leadership. Alison Stephenson, boss at Bowburn-headquartered AAA Caring Caretaker, was crowned ‘Most Influential Commercial Cleaning...
One of the UKs fastest growing Hair System companies, Novo Cabelo, has moved into a new Head Office in the North East as they take to the next stage on their international growth trajectory. With award-winning TikTok Star and Founder Rob Wood at the helm, the company,...
This morning (Wednesday) we held our quarterly networking event at The Grove restaurant at East Durham College. There was lots of new and familiar faces in attendance with people keen to share updates about their businesses and organisations. The event was introduced...
There is still time to book your place at the next East Durham Business Network event. It will take place on Wednesday, June 26, at East Durham College in Peterlee. The event will have a training focus, showcasing the various funded programmes available to businesses...
Wolf Eyewear, a family-run glasses designer known for its bold and colourful frames, has acquired the Peterlee-based company White Optics in a deal that will create one of the UK’s leading independent eyewear suppliers. The acquisition, which was backed by debt...
A fast-growing window cleaning company has expanded into the North East as part of ambitious plans to increase its presence across the UK. YourLocal.com is moving into Teesside, Durham, Sunderland, and Newcastle following the successful rollout of the business across...
North East-based Prima Cheese, one of the largest exporters of dairy products in the country, has expanded into London with the support of Sintons’ real estate team, in order to further exploit opportunities for international trade. Prima, which operates from its...
Clearwater Developments, led by Ranj Gill and Gursh Kahlon, has announced the acquisition of another building, 1b Lighthouse View, in Spectrum Business Park Seaham. The Seaham-based development company, which began trading in 2011, is on a mission to rejuvenate...
A prospectus presenting 24 of County Durham’s most compelling investment opportunities has been launched to an international audience at a major trade conference. Durham County Council launched the prospectus at the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum...
Julie Cuthbertson has joined UMi as the new Director of Strategic Projects, bringing a wealth of experience in commercial finance and organisational leadership. With over 22 years in finance and business development, Julie’s expertise underpins UMi’s aspirations to...
Seaham-based Hair System company Novo Cabelo have made it to the finals in an impressive two categories at HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2024. The innovative company are shortlisted for Marketing Campaign of the Year, sponsored by Treatwell, while Founder...
Everflow, the UK’s leading multi-utility provider, has partnered with Veolia, the leading player in waste management and environmental solutions. The partnership underscores Everflow’s commitment to enhancing its service offerings and providing competitive rates...
James Cleave, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Board Member of Everflow, the UK’s leading multi-utility provider, has been re-appointed to serve on the Strategic Panel of The Market Operator Services Limited (MOSL). As the market operator for the...
The Corporation of East Durham College (EDC) is delighted to announce that Mr Scott Bullock has been appointed as the new Principal and Chief Executive Officer of East Durham College. Mr Bullock was selected following a national search and rigorous recruitment...