Independent retailers in Seaham are celebrating after a ‘barrier to business’ was removed. Following consultation with local business owners and Seaham Town Council, Durham County... Read More
An IT refurbishment company from Peterlee has achieved a major industry standard. Protech City, an IT asset retirement and Microsoft-registered refurbishing company based in Peterlee,... Read More
Food producers from across County Durham have been selected to supply their products to a new £15m hotel which recently opened. Hotel Indigo has teamed... Read More
Volunteers are being sought for a clean-up operation to breathe new life into Wapping Burn in Peterlee. The Wear Rivers Trust along with the help... Read More
Businesses are being given the chance to learn more about online security and how they can better protect themselves from hackers. Peterlee Business Park group... Read More
A Durham fishing business is reeling in additional sales after benefiting from a free training scheme that’s designed to boost business performance for North East... Read More
Spectrum-based software company Moralbox has bolstered its team with two new members and moved to new offices after becoming the first company to benefit from... Read More
Businesses are being offered advice and support to put in place plans to help them ensure their long- term growth and success. County Durham Engineering... Read More
Durham Distillery has revealed where it plans to relocate in the centre of Durham as ambitious plans are announced for the site. Following an investment... Read More
A Peterlee company is giving its staff a say in the future growth of the business. Profound Group recently held a Communications Day, where every... Read More
One of County Durham’s landmark inns is set to reopen following a complete refurbishment. The Seaton Lane Inn in Seaton will reopen on Friday April... Read More
County Durham businesses that are keen to showcase their products and services to potential new customers are being recruited for the second phase of a... Read More
A new partnership has been launched between a young persons’ club and a growing North East business. Tyneside youth charity Wallsend Boys Club has enlisted... Read More
Hundreds of business owners have signed up to a business growth programme during its first year. The fully funded Boost Your Business residential course was... Read More
Big Little Toys, a Durham-based educational toy manufacturer, is looking to extend its international reach after securing contracts with three overseas distributors in Australia, South... Read More
Two private sector-led business support groups which were launched to help spearhead economic growth in East Durham are playing a pivotal role in the area’s... Read More
Small businesses across County Durham are to receive free training to help address skills gaps as part of a £6m Government initiative. The two year... Read More
An apprentice at Specsavers in Peterlee is starting an exciting career in optics thanks to an apprenticeship programme. Sophie Allison has recently embarked on the... Read More
An East Durham hair salon is on the shortlist to be named the country’s best at the industry’s Oscars later this month. Guappo Hair Design,... Read More
North East businesses are struggling to recruit skilled staff, according to latest figures. Four in ten regional firms are reporting difficulty finding the right skilled... Read More
A Peterlee company has announced the appointment of its new boss. Leading Access Validating Agency and Quality Assurance Organisation One Awards has appointed Fabienne Bailey... Read More
It’s gold for employees at EDF Energy Doxford, who are celebrating after being recognised in a company-wide scheme, which rewards colleagues who go the extra... Read More
Women are still facing a raw deal in comparison to their male counterparts, new research has shown. In the month of International Women’s Day; the... Read More
County Durham businesses that are keen to showcase their products and services to potential new customers are being recruited for the second phase of a... Read More
Companies who are looking to grow are being encouraged to look at one the region’s fastest growing business communities. Spectrum Business Park has corporate and... Read More
A Seaham business is helping young people get into work with support from a Durham County Council-led initiative. ResQ, a contact centre based on Spectrum... Read More
Business owners are being given the chance to gain qualifications which could help their company grow. East Durham Business Service (EDBS) has secured funding for... Read More
One of the region’s leading recruitment specialists has launched a new training company as part of its long-term plans for growth. GEM Partnership, which already... Read More
Businesses in County Durham looking to tackle or avoid pest problems are being offered free help. Durham County Council is providing pest management surveys and... Read More
A Darlington-based insect repellent manufacturer has significantly increased sales on the back of a robust exporting strategy with support from the Department for International Trade... Read More
Budding entrepreneurs are being encouraged to talk to a business support organisation to help them turn their dreams into reality. East Durham Business Service (EDBS)... Read More
A leading North East retailer, Pennine Home Improvements, is preparing to open a showroom in the heart of Durham this month following 40 successful years... Read More
Employers are being given advice on how to deal with office romance if love is in the workplace air. As Valentine’s Day approaches, businesses are... Read More
East Durham Business Service (EDBS) has been awarded funding from the Virgin Money Foundation to support unemployed young people living in East Durham. EDBS will... Read More
Industry leaders from across the UK will be heading to the North East for a conference designed to help businesses capitalise on the growing, multi-million... Read More
Businessman Rod Taylor, the founder and former owner of Seaward Electronic in Peterlee, has died after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 66. Mr... Read More
Companies thinking of moving to Seaham’s bustling business community won’t believe their eyes when they see the stunning new images from Spectrum Business Park. The... Read More
Engineering and manufacturing companies from across County Durham are being given a helping hand thanks to a network created to support growth within the sectors.... Read More
North East employment levels are increasing at a faster rate than anywhere else in the country, according to latest statistics. Figures released by the Office... Read More
A Peterlee training provider has won a major national apprenticeship contract with a drinks wholesaler. Profound Group has teamed up with national wholesaler, LWC Drinks,... Read More
Small and medium businesses within construction giant Carillion’s supply chain are being supported by a £50m emergency fund. Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) has announced the... Read More
A leading North East retailer, Pennine Home Improvements, is preparing to open a showroom in the heart of Durham this month following 40 successful years... Read More
Businesses in County Durham who have been affected by the collapse of construction giant Carillion are being offered help. Business Durham is working with the... Read More
Exhibitors who participated in a new programme at the region’s biggest engineering and manufacturing expo have secured more than 10 new contracts worth over £200,000... Read More
Budding entrepreneurs from East Durham are being offered free help to turn their idea into a viable business. Maven Capital Partners, the Fund Manager for... Read More
Plans to attract more than 6,000 private sector jobs delivering a £400 million boost for County Durham’s economy could take a very significant step forward... Read More
A Peterlee-based leading supplier of packaging solutions has been awarded the BRC Global Standard’s highest grade following an extensive audit process. Encore Packaging Solutions, that... Read More