Great Annual Savings Group ranked in top 100 fastest-growing British businesses
Growth Index, a new ranking of the 100 fastest-growing British companies in the UK, has been published today, and it includes two companies from the North East. The inaugural ranking reveals the sectors that have flourished throughout the pandemic with arts &...
HR Blog: Can you spot workplace sexual harassment?
Harassment of any kind is wrong. Employers have a duty of care to protect staff from harassment, and soon will have a new duty to prevent violence and harassment in the workplace. This means that, at a tribunal, you would need to show the steps that you took to...
Innovative Workplace Coaching at East Durham College
Coaching and mentoring are development approaches based on the use of one-to-one conversations to enhance an individual's skills, knowledge or work performance and East Durham College fully support this approach. Some initial coaching had taken place at college and...
Learning Curve Group CEO appointed Deputy Lieutenant of County Durham
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...
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...
HR Blog: Does your business need a culture reset?
Questionable leadership, drinking in the workplace and an alleged disregard for the rules. Such staff issues aren’t usually heard coming from Downing Street, but a very public ongoing investigation has put the culture at No.10 firmly under a spotlight. It goes to show...
Peterlee’s Gliderol switches to employee ownership to secure long-term future
Gliderol, one of the UK’s longest established garage door manufacturers, has completed a deal to transfer the ownership of the business to an EOT (Employee Ownership Trust) providing it with a stable ownership base on which to continue to thrive across the UK and...
Northern Rights marks 10th birthday with plans to grow and create 10 new jobs
An organisation which helps disadvantaged people back into secure, sustainable employment has marked its 10th year in business by announcing further plans to grow. Northern Rights was launched in 2012 by Katherine Murray and Dawn Brown, who had for many years worked...
Bristol Street Motors Peterlee Hyundai named best performing Hyundai dealership in the UK
Bristol Street Motors Peterlee Hyundai has been named the best performing dealership out of 150 Hyundai retail sites in the UK. It was crowned top of the 2021 Hyundai Balanced Score Card league, following a rigorous assessment of the whole business. This involved...
Automotive manufacturer announces plans to recruit additional apprentices
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, global automotive manufacturer TMD Friction has announced plans to recruit even more apprentices. Currently the Hartlepool-based company employs 18 apprentices in a range of disciplines across the business, while a further 12 full...
EDBN announces date of next networking event at Seaham Hall Hotel
East Durham Business Network has confirmed its next event will be on Wednesday, March 30, at Seaham Hall Hotel. As well as the usual opportunity to network, there will also be a chance for attendees to have their say on the County Durham Economic Strategy. Durham...
Learning Curve Groups gives apprentices the chance to shine at celebration event
National training provider, Learning Curve Group (LCG), has celebrated the graduation of their Purple People Academy as part of National Apprenticeship Week. LCG invited their apprenticeship graduates to Hardwick Hall Hotel for a special afternoon tea and graduation...
Sarah Slaven appointed permanent MD at Business Durham
Sarah Slaven has been appointed as the permanent Managing Director of Business Durham, Durham County Council’s business support service, following a recruitment process. Sarah previously held the post of Operations Director at Business Durham before taking on the...
HR Blog: What does it mean to be an employer of choice?
Employee satisfaction What contributes to employee satisfaction? Do the goal posts move or are they fixed? Whilst it may be achievable for some, 100% employee satisfaction is a tough target for employers to reach, and even then, may not be an easy metric to maintain....
Discovering Durham gives County Durham producers a route to market
An organisation which champions local food, drink and arts and crafts producers is giving dozens of micro-brands a route to market, as it prepares to mark its second birthday. Discovering Durham, which is run by passionate entrepreneurs Liza Johnson of The Tea...
Better Health at Work award for TMD Friction
Automotive manufacturer TMD Friction has been recognised for its investment into staff health and wellbeing. The Hartlepool-based company has been awarded the Better Health at Work Bronze status. TMD Friction, which makes brake pads for 95 per cent of the range for...
Over 100 engineer and driver jobs up for grabs at Go North East
Go North East is looking for new bus drivers and engineers to fill over 100 positions within its award-winning company. Anyone who might like to try their hand at driving a bus or fancies a career switch to mechanics, can pop along to the company’s forthcoming...
HR Blog: Financial well-being: Supporting employees and your business
January is synonymous with goal setting. The pandemic is, hopefully, finally subsiding and employers are no doubt keen to kick off the year with a positive start. For others though, and perhaps a few employees, January can be a slow start. There is Dry January...
Former CEO of the Entrepreneurs’ Forum passes away after short cancer battle
Statement from the Entrepreneurs’ Forum via LinkedIn: We are devastated to learn that our former CEO Jonathan Lamb has passed away following a short battle with cancer. Jonathan was a thoughtful, passionate and loyal man whose love for the North East, and its...
Paula Snowdon appointed Regional Development Manager for the Coalfields Regeneration Trust
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust, the only organisation dedicated to supporting the 5.7 million people living in former mining communities throughout the UK, has appointed Paula Snowdon as Regional Development Manager for the North East. Growing up in Easington...
Businesses asked to back County Durham’s City of Culture 2025 bid
Businesses across East Durham are being asked to back County Durham's City of Culture bid. County Durham is one of eight locations around the country that are on the shortlist for the 2025 status. With announcements due in the coming days, businesses and organisations...
Networking event hailed a success as over 50 people attend
Over 50 people attended yesterday's East Durham Business Network event at East Durham College in Peterlee. Representatives from businesses and organisations including Clear Climate, SMS, Digital Drive County Durham, County Durham Community Foundation, Orca, Harbro...
Issue Seven of East Durham Business magazine out next month
Issue seven of the area’s flagship magazine, East Durham Business, is due out next month. The magazine, which launched in 2019, includes features with businesses and organisations from around the region, with the cover star of this issue being Discovering Durham, the...
HR Blog: Where to find your next hires after the Great Resignation
The events of 2020 saw a drastic shift in working practices, with many companies facing remote work for the very first time. Since then, a further shake up to employment has taken place. Dubbed the “Great Resignation”, 2021 was the year that millions decided it was...
Research shows handbags and houses were the best things to invest in during Covid pandemic
Handbags and houses prove the best places to put your money during the pandemic. The latest research by central London estate agency, Bective, has found that handbags and houses have been the best performing places to put your money when it comes to pandemic...
Next week’s networking event almost sold out
Next week’s East Durham Business Network event at East Durham College is almost sold out. Eighty people have registered with only five tickets remaining. The event will see representatives from across the East Durham and North East area descend on the Peterlee...
North East Local Enterprise Partnership reaction to ONS regional labour market statistics
The North East Local Enterprise Partnership’s Chief Executive, Helen Golightly OBE, has commented on today’s regional labour market statistics, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). “Today’s statistics cover the North East region, which includes the...
HR Blog: Aligning your people strategy with your company values
Whether you have them or not, you’ll probably know what company values are: carefully chosen words or crafted sentences which capture the ethos of your business. They are part of the foundations of your company culture which help guide all staff in their decision...
Eleven apprentices recruited or made permanent at Peterlee’s ZF
Global automotive technology leader ZF has announced the recruitment or promotion of eleven apprentices as it starts the new year in the driving seat for growth. The Peterlee-based company, which produces camera safety equipment found in vehicles across the world,...
26 new jobs at Dalton Park following strong 2021 performance
A strong performance during 2021 has led to the creation of 26 new jobs at the North East’s biggest outlet shopping centre. Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination saw like-for-like sales increase by 13% against the same period in 2019, despite hugely challenging...
Two County Durham NHS doctors help tackle the diabetes care gap
A County Durham-based medical duo is hoping to provide more support for type 2 diabetes sufferers and help ease the pressure on the NHS by introducing a personalised programme of support based on diet, lifestyle change and expert medical guidance. The scale of the...
Tyne Tunnel transport system improvements enhance journey for commuters
Changes to the Tyne Tunnel transport system is making life easier for commuters. The Tyne Tunnels transitioned to, Open Road Tolling, meaning you can now drive straight through the tunnels without stopping to pay your toll at the point of passage. This is the biggest...
Peterlee firm Beau’s Gelato announces collaboration with vegan chocolate bar maker
Vegan chocolate bar makers LoveRaw and Peterlee-based plant-based ice cream experts Beau’s Gelato have announced an exciting collaboration ahead of Veganuary 2022, with a Limited Edition ‘Love Raw Gelato Box’ featuring two exclusive Beau’s ice cream flavours made...
Seaham company Nala Engineers among first to benefit from electric vehicle loan scheme
Small businesses in County Durham are being invited to borrow an electric van, to experience for themselves the benefits of going green. Durham County Council’s low carbon economy and fleet teams are offering short term loans of electric vans to small and medium sized...
EDBS urges people to pursue their self-employment dreams
Support organisation East Durham Business Service (EDBS) is encouraging people who have thought about starting their own business to give it a go in 2022. Last year Peterlee-based EDBS supported record numbers of people to set up on their own, as the coronavirus...
Businesses should make ethical hacking a new year’s resolution, says CyberWhite
CyberWhite, a North East based cybersecurity specialist, is encouraging businesses to start the new year emulating a government initiative to give a team of ‘ethical hackers’ the run of Ministry of Defence (MOD) computer systems to find potential weaknesses and...
Learning Curve Group’s Brenda McLeish awarded OBE for services to education
Chief Executive Officer of Learning Curve Group, Brenda McLeish, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list for her services to further education. With over 20 years’ of experience within the education sector, Brenda goes above and beyond to promote positive...
Peterlee company among those to benefit from business support fund
The County Durham Growth Fund has awarded £1.98 million in grants to 17 companies from across the county this year, which will create 278 new jobs. 2021 has proved a successful year in terms of demand for the £8.9 million capital grant scheme, which provides financial...
HR Blog: Managing sickness this Christmas
News of the Omicron variant has made everyone much more edgy about COVID-19 again this festive season. Daily cases of coronavirus are on the rise, and the government has asked people to work from home where possible. Even before this you may have faced a difficult...
Peterlee company plans for rapid growth thanks to Business Durham support
Following COP26 the focus of the world has turned to how we can generate energy in a more sustainable way to help combat the challenges of climate change. But, for one County Durham business, their company is already providing solutions that can help developers of...
Peterlee company Delanoy Funeral Services makes prestigious awards final
Peterlee company Delanoy Funeral Services has capped off a successful year in business by being shortlisted for a prestigious award. The firm, which was launched by John Delanoy and Julie Stout in July 2020, was nominated by the public for the Northern Echo's County...
TMD Friction secures a further £1m investment to end 2021 on a high
Automotive manufacturer TMD Friction is ending 2021 with the confirmation of a further £1m of investment in a new paint line. The commitment from the Hartlepool-based company’s global group takes the total money secured this year to over £3m and has supported the...
HR BLOG: Gift giving in the workplace with a reimagined Secret Santa
You know that the festive season has well and truly arrived when temperatures are going down and lights are going up! Plus, of course, the return of Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé and co to the airwaves. The pandemic is still making headlines, but virtual or otherwise,...
£30m transformative programme for county detailed to Chancellor
Council leaders have been detailing how more than £30million of investment secured from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund and match funded by Durham County Council and the Science Museum Group is set to provide vital investment in transport infrastructure and...
Peterlee business receives grant to replace compressor at its factory
Aldona Seals, which are based in Peterlee Industrial Estate, has received a grant from BEEP to help fund the install of a replacement compressor at its factory. Aldona are specialists in compression and injection moulding of rubber and plastics, including...
HR Blog: Are staff entitled to the extra bank holiday in 2022?
Have the darker days and winter weather got staff thinking about their next summer holiday? It’s not unusual for some employees to want to get their leave requests in early, especially to tail end the bank holidays for an extended break if they can. In fact, some may...
New restaurant ‘On Coarse’ to open in Durham in the new year
Plans for a new restaurant, offering diners an affordable six-course tasting menu using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, have been unveiled. Coarse will be based in the heart of Durham city centre and will open in the new year. Ruari Mackay, former chef at...
Seaham fitness instructor wins prestigious national award for community contribution
An experienced fitness instructor has won a prestigious national award for the contribution she has made to Seaham’s community. Andrea Tweedy-Dixon has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years and was working as an instructor at Seaham Leisure Centre. However,...
HR Blog: What has and hasn’t changed for the work Christmas party?
Are you hosting a staff Christmas party this year? After a compulsory virtual affair in 2020, and almost two years of pandemic related ifs and buts for events, a Christmas get-together could be just what’s needed to reunite your team. If your workforce has been...
Network with your Neighbour: January 26, 2022
East Durham Business Network is delighted to announce the date of its first networking event of 2022. Network with your Neighbour will take place on Wednesday, January 26, at East Durham College. Businesses from around the area are invited to attend. Updates will be...
Bereavement tech start up launched by Seaham mum and daughter targets growth
A tech start-up that eases the administrative burden left with bereaved families has set its sights on rapid expansion, after receiving support from a team of North East innovation experts. Settld has secured over £800,000 for its end-of-life admin platform, which...
Investment in IT department sees former apprentice Stuart promoted
A former apprentice is moving up the career ladder at TMD Friction in Hartlepool thanks to investment from the company to strengthen its IT department. Stuart Gallagher joined the global automotive manufacturer four and a half years ago and in that time has completed...