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Pictured: (left to right) Niall Conlon and Collette Sunderland.

New owners to refurb historic North Yorkshire country pub

Gill Hunter, Square One Law; Cadence Willis, Sage Foundation; Alison Dunn, Citizens Advice Gateshead; Hilary Duffy, Sage; Tim Marsden, Chamber; ; Katharina Roettger, CPI; Patrick Melia, Sunderland City Council.

Gill Hunter, Square One Law; Cadence Willis, Sage Foundation; Alison Dunn, Citizens Advice Gateshead; Hilary Duffy, Sage; Tim Marsden, Chamber; ; Katharina Roettger, CPI; Patrick Melia, Sunderland City Council.

Level Up The North

Business leaders briefed on how tech will shape the future of the North East

Wilson Vets team members celebrating the opening of the new branch in Greenwell Road, Newton Aycliffe Credit: WILSON VETS

Wilson Vets team members celebrating the opening of the new branch in Greenwell Road, Newton Aycliffe Credit: WILSON VETS

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Veterinary practice opens brand new clinic in County Durham town

Wickes opened its new store in St Andrews Park in Durham on Friday Credit: WICKES

Wickes opened its new store in St Andrews Park in Durham on Friday Credit: WICKES

Big name home improvement brand opens in County Durham retail park

Representatives from Durham County Council, Kier, the North East Combined Authority, Ryder Architecture and Clear Futures were on site to watch as the last piece of steel was fitted for the new phase of the park’s development.

Representatives from Durham County Council, Kier, the North East Combined Authority, Ryder Architecture and Clear Futures were on site to watch as the last piece of steel was fitted for the new phase of the park’s development.

NETPark Phase 3 build reaches a major milestone

The design portrays Allied soldiers landing in Normandy.

The design portrays Allied soldiers landing in Normandy.

Royal Mint unveils brand new 50p coin to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings

Tyneside entrepreneur Ammar Mirza has laid bare the issues of racism growing up in Newcastle

Tyneside entrepreneur Ammar Mirza has laid bare the issues of racism growing up in Newcastle

Leading businessman reveals horrific racism he faced growing up in the North East

The Gateshead College students

The Gateshead College students

North East students showcase their skills on blockbuster film project

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"No guests in six months": The businesses impacted by 'noxious' Aycliffe smell

Angel Trust Emporium

Angel Trust Emporium

New one-stop-shop opening soon on Bishop Auckland high street

Poundstretcher, which is based on Essington Way in Peterlee, had been serving customers for three decades at the branch

Poundstretcher, which is based on Essington Way in Peterlee, had been serving customers for three decades at the branch

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'End of an era' after County Durham shop closes its doors after 30 years

It was confirmed last month that Northumberland Estates has obtained planning permission for 52,000 sq ft of retail space and a 45,000 sq ft trade park within Wynyard Business Park in Stockton

It was confirmed last month that Northumberland Estates has obtained planning permission for 52,000 sq ft of retail space and a 45,000 sq ft trade park within Wynyard Business Park in Stockton

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Three big name brands now confirmed for new major retail park

County Durham is lucky to have so many lovely locations for garden centres, which offer fresh produce, plants, and equipment, and some even offer a tearoom or coffee shop

County Durham is lucky to have so many lovely locations for garden centres, which offer fresh produce, plants, and equipment, and some even offer a tearoom or coffee shop

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Five of the 'very best' garden centres in County Durham to visit this weekend

Potential investor Michael Flacks, left, is reported to be in talks to acquire a stake in Teesside International Airport, which Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, believes should not be sold

Potential investor Michael Flacks, left, is reported to be in talks to acquire a stake in Teesside International Airport, which Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, believes should not be sold

Teesside International Airport

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Wealthy businessman reported to be 'in talks' to buy share of Teesside Airport

Sunday Times Best Place to Work

North East businesses named best places to work, and where you get 33 days off

Paul Cooper tests the Misper app

Paul Cooper tests the Misper app

App from former North East policeman helps to solve agony of missing people

David Knowles Funeral Service

David Knowles Funeral Service

"I only get one chance": Funeral service has been man's lifelong dream

Angela Reed, founder of Creative Calligraphy

Angela Reed, founder of Creative Calligraphy

North East Calligrapher Angela has the write stuff to tackle mental health challenges

New TUI Bishop Auckland store.

New TUI Bishop Auckland store.

TUI opens new travel agent in Bishop Auckland at new retail park

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New Mayor Kim McGuinness to be VIP guest at Echo business event

Steve Gibson, the Duke of Northumberland and Dame Margaret Barbour are all in the top five

Steve Gibson, the Duke of Northumberland and Dame Margaret Barbour are all in the top five

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LISTED: The North East's wealthiest people according to The Sunday Times

Paul Errington, Director of Ascent Homes

Paul Errington, Director of Ascent Homes

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North East housing developer needs new recruits as it targets £80m turnover

The Marks and Spencer outlet store in Dalton Park shopping centre has undergone a makeover and upgrade Credit: DALTON PARK

The Marks and Spencer outlet store in Dalton Park shopping centre has undergone a makeover and upgrade Credit: DALTON PARK

Marks and Spencer store in County Durham shopping centre undergoes makeover

Allow Stormking & IC Davison Windows and Doors Ltd to exceed your expectations and bring your home improvement dreams to life.

Allow Stormking & IC Davison Windows and Doors Ltd to exceed your expectations and bring your home improvement dreams to life.

Exciting Announcement: Stormking Windows & IC Davison Home Improvements Join Forces

“We’ve changed a lot in the 60 years since the first Superdrug store opened

“We’ve changed a lot in the 60 years since the first Superdrug store opened

Superdrug announces 25 new 'bigger and better' store locations UK wide

Alex and Alice from V-Edge, Syed and Shay from Sheesh Mahal ad Zak and Shuhel from Babul's Credit: COME DINE WITH ME

Alex and Alice from V-Edge, Syed and Shay from Sheesh Mahal ad Zak and Shuhel from Babul's Credit: COME DINE WITH ME

Come Dine With Me

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Darlington restaurant hosts competition to mark Come Dine With Me appearance

Crimdon Dene Holiday Park

Crimdon Dene Holiday Park

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North East holiday park looking for 6,000 new recruits - see if you could be one

Gary French of TTE, Alan Midgley and David Plews from Mitsubishi Chemical UK and John Taylor of TTE with some of the equipment which has been donated to TTE by Mitsubishi Chemical UK.

Gary French of TTE, Alan Midgley and David Plews from Mitsubishi Chemical UK and John Taylor of TTE with some of the equipment which has been donated to TTE by Mitsubishi Chemical UK.

Boost for trainees as equipment from axed Teesside factory is donated to college

The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund roadshow in Newcastle

The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund roadshow in Newcastle

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Hundreds of North East businesses queue up for a slice of new £660m fund

Teessiders are being given the chance to have their say on the LGF plans

Teessiders are being given the chance to have their say on the LGF plans

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What do YOU think about £1billion plan to make jet fuel on Teesside?

The ServAce team

The ServAce team

North East tech business is recruiting and targeting national growth

Left to right: Rebekah Kent, Nicola Dixon, Chris Harris, Andy Moses, and Paul Blackwell with North Star's award after being named the region's Housing Association of the Year for energy efficiency

Left to right: Rebekah Kent, Nicola Dixon, Chris Harris, Andy Moses, and Paul Blackwell with North Star's award after being named the region's Housing Association of the Year for energy efficiency

North Star named North East’s leading housing association for energy efficiency

Stock picture of a Wendy's branch and items Credit: WENDY'S

Stock picture of a Wendy's branch and items Credit: WENDY'S

Wendy's offering prizes at North East shopping centre opening today

St Dominican’s Beer in Blackfriars Cloister Garden - Andy Hook, owner of Blackfriars and Ben Hall, head brewer in St Dominican’s Brewery. Credit: BLACKFRIARS

St Dominican’s Beer in Blackfriars Cloister Garden - Andy Hook, owner of Blackfriars and Ben Hall, head brewer in St Dominican’s Brewery. Credit: BLACKFRIARS

New North East micro-brewery to open in former Dominican friary

North East's Greggs announces huge success after new menu items

Blast Furnace Demolition at Teesworks. (Picture by Dawn McNamara )

Blast Furnace Demolition at Teesworks. (Picture by Dawn McNamara )

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How the final remnants of former iconic blast furnace will be removed

Hurworth Fisheries has announced its closure.

Hurworth Fisheries has announced its closure.

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Fish and chip shop announces closure as landlord 'has other ideas'

The vast Woodsmiths mine site

The vast Woodsmiths mine site

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1,600 jobs at mine 'still at centre of our plans' after spending slashed to zero

Drivers for National Express coaches employed by Go North East are getting a pay increase

Drivers for National Express coaches employed by Go North East are getting a pay increase

Drivers set to receive nearly 20 per cent pay increase after strike threat

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden

Saudi investment worth £3bn in North East amid fresh claims of 'sportswashing'

How the upgraded testing facilities in Blyth will look

How the upgraded testing facilities in Blyth will look

£86m investment in offshore wind means North East leads the UK

The Woodsmith mines site

The Woodsmith mines site

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Fears for 1,600 jobs at vast North East mine as battle hots up for £34bn takeover

Celebrating Building Society of the Year

Celebrating Building Society of the Year

Darlington business to host family fun events to celebrate national title win

Sustainable energy is a key part of the region's future

Sustainable energy is a key part of the region's future

Major batteries breakthrough from group with plans for multi-million pound site

The second successive rise in output

The second successive rise in output

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Boost for North East businesses as new index report growth - again

The site of the former Chiltern Mills store on Redcar high street is up for sale months after it closed Credit: GOOGLE

The site of the former Chiltern Mills store on Redcar high street is up for sale months after it closed Credit: GOOGLE

Site of former North East home improvement store up for auction at £230,000

Redcar and Cleveland Council said the £350,000 scheme to make improvements to the Normanby Top junction were “essential” and currently on schedule to be completed next month

Redcar and Cleveland Council said the £350,000 scheme to make improvements to the Normanby Top junction were “essential” and currently on schedule to be completed next month

‘Absolutely dead’: Shop owners take aim at council as roadworks cause drop in takings

Members of FC Darlington Locomotives Under-12s with their balls donated by Darlington Building Society

Members of FC Darlington Locomotives Under-12s with their balls donated by Darlington Building Society

Budding Lionesses from Darlington club are on the ball thanks to building society

Kathryn Nicholson, centre, with head of retail Kathryn Hay and master butcher Alan Kennedy

Kathryn Nicholson, centre, with head of retail Kathryn Hay and master butcher Alan Kennedy

Upper crust: Master butcher's unique pie fillings win TWO gold awards

Steve Lynn, operations director at Kier, with Cllr Amanda Hopgood, leader of Durham County Council.

Steve Lynn, operations director at Kier, with Cllr Amanda Hopgood, leader of Durham County Council.

Work on multi-million pound tech park in County Durham reaches major milestone

Josh Chuter, Senior Researcher and Gerard Stephens, Head of Research and Technology.

Josh Chuter, Senior Researcher and Gerard Stephens, Head of Research and Technology.

Net zero work stepped up after £3.1m investment in key equipment on Teesside

Expert spine consultant, Mr Dan Fagan, will be explaining how you could be helped at the Woodlands.

Expert spine consultant, Mr Dan Fagan, will be explaining how you could be helped at the Woodlands.

Don’t let back and leg pain stop you living life to the full

If you’re looking for a home that pulls at the heart strings AND oozes kerb appeal, Tall Trees could be the place for you.

If you’re looking for a home that pulls at the heart strings AND oozes kerb appeal, Tall Trees could be the place for you.

Discover the new developments from Mulberry Homes in Yarm

The homes at East Cowton

The homes at East Cowton

Take a look at how a new 68-house estate could look once it's built

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