Proposals submitted to review reopening of Ferryhill railway station
A North East council has submitted proposals to the government to consider the reopening of a town’s railway station. Durham County Council has...
Three new jobs as TMD Friction creates dedicated Environment, Health and Safety team
Three new appointments have been made to form a new dedicated Environment, Health and Safety team at TMD Friction in Hartlepool. The team is...
Lucy Wood blog: Battling mental health when circumstances change
Since returning to college at the end of August, I’ve been at a constant battle with my mental health. Mainly my anxiety. This is due to me having...
LOCAL NEWS
Prince Bishop’s Place raise over £3,000 for family cancer charity
Prince Bishops Place’s ever popular umbrella street has been a huge success this year, raising over £3,000 for Team Solan Connor Fawcett Family...
Durham through to next stage of UK City of Culture 2025 bidding process
News County Durham is a step closer to being crowned UK City of Culture 2025 has been met with joy and resolve by the partnership driving forward...
Man fined for dealing scrap metal without a licence
A man has been ordered to pay over £500 after he was found trading as a scrap metal dealer without a licence. Durham County Council took legal...
Seaham among eight pilot locations selected for heritage project
County Durham residents are being given the chance to nominate the important local buildings and heritage items which they value the most. Durham...
Yankee Candle opens its doors at Dalton Park
World-renowned scented candle brand, Yankee Candle, has become the latest new store to open at Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination. Stocking its...
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
Funeral services company marks one year anniversary with investment in new Jaguar fleet
A funeral services company which launched during the coronavirus pandemic has marked the end of its first year in business with significant...
Turtle Bay announces date for the opening of its new Durham restaurant
Turtle Bay is opening the doors to its new Durham restaurant on Friday, October 15. Durham’s first Caribbean restaurant and bar opens on The...
Employers urged to consider if their business is prepared to withstand a crisis
HR Blog supplied by Alison Schreiber of the HR Dept, Durham Bringing employees back to the workplace and getting back to normal has been a key focus...
Peterlee manufacturing company doubles in size after relocation
East Durham Business magazine feature - Central Doorset Manufacturing. Earlier this year Central Doorset Manufacturing relocated its fast-growing...
Durham firm prepares to open US head office to support global growth
Durham-based outsourcing firm, Hudson Outsourcing, is preparing to open a US head office in Florida, after expansion to over 20 countries around the...
LEISURE & LIFESTYLE NEWS
Spa days are back… Seaham Hall Hotel and Serenity Spa review
Seaham Hall Serenity Spa Review by Leanne Fawcett for East Durham Business magazine... Nearly two years after my last visit to the wonderful Seaham...
Thousands of people attend Bishop Auckland Food Festival
People across County Durham and beyond came to Bishop Auckland to celebrate all things food, when a popular festival returned at the weekend with...
Christmas is coming early to East Durham Garden Centre
It might only be October but next weekend Christmas is coming to East Durham Garden Centre. On Sunday, October 9, the centre will officially launch...
Commemorating the achievements and sacrifices of remarkable County Durham residents
The bravery, ingenuity and determination of County Durham individuals is being commemorated in a series of new blue plaques. From a renowned...
Report shows 20 per cent of people in the region unaware single people can foster
The UK is currently in need of more than 8,500 foster homes for children and young people. Current world events could see this number drastically...