Business: Spotlight On

Kathy Scott at Ginger Tree

Advanced facial power with the skin queen of Ginger Tree

Dale Smith, left, with his children Etta-Rae and Arete, and Gary, with daughter Maddison

Dale Smith, left, with his children Etta-Rae and Arete, and Gary, with daughter Maddison

The infant school friends who grew up to run a successful group of businesses

Middletons Hotel provides the perfect base for a family escape.

Middletons Hotel provides the perfect base for a family escape.

Fall into autumn and explore the new season with Middletons Hotel in York

After a memorable summer residents and staff at the employee owned retirement village are now turning their attentions to the autumn and winter season with an events calendar that is already looking busy!

After a memorable summer residents and staff at the employee owned retirement village are now turning their attentions to the autumn and winter season with an events calendar that is already looking busy!

Summertime fun at Middleton Hall Retirement Village

Durham County Council’s Care Connect service responders arrived within 45 minutes of being despatched in more than 97 per cent of cases last year

Durham County Council’s Care Connect service responders arrived within 45 minutes of being despatched in more than 97 per cent of cases last year

Care Connect: Here to help you with the push of a button

razorblue was founded by CEO, Dan Kitchen when he was at college after spotting a gap in the market

razorblue was founded by CEO, Dan Kitchen when he was at college after spotting a gap in the market

From bedroom startup to £20m turnover – by investing in people

If, like Jamie, you’re looking for a fulfilling job that makes a real difference to people’s lives, the County Durham Care Academy can give you the support you need.

If, like Jamie, you’re looking for a fulfilling job that makes a real difference to people’s lives, the County Durham Care Academy can give you the support you need.

Care to make a difference in County Durham?

Sir Anthony Boutique Hotel

Sir Anthony Boutique Hotel

A space for relaxation: Sir Anthony Boutique Hotel

Wherever your pain stems from, Mr Dan Fagan will be explaining how you could be helped at the Woodlands Hospital.

Wherever your pain stems from, Mr Dan Fagan will be explaining how you could be helped at the Woodlands Hospital.

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

A commitment to culture-led regeneration and ambitious plans for further developing its world-class offer have cemented Durham’s position as the culture county.

A commitment to culture-led regeneration and ambitious plans for further developing its world-class offer have cemented Durham’s position as the culture county.

Durham blowing its own trumpet as the culture county

The unit Connect 298 will be the largest speculatively developed industrial/warehouse unit in the North East for over a decade and will fill a crucial void in the regional supply pipeline.

The unit Connect 298 will be the largest speculatively developed industrial/warehouse unit in the North East for over a decade and will fill a crucial void in the regional supply pipeline.

Ready to Connect at Integra 61

Kelly Whitfield is confident her new business has the potential to revolutionise the £36 billion recruitment industry that she knows so well.

Kelly Whitfield is confident her new business has the potential to revolutionise the £36 billion recruitment industry that she knows so well.

It all KLIKs into place. Kelly Whitfield launches new tech business

Recognising the importance of preparing people for work, and actually providing jobs, has spurred a group of North East social housing providers to come together to find a solution.

Recognising the importance of preparing people for work, and actually providing jobs, has spurred a group of North East social housing providers to come together to find a solution.

A new start for a better future with believe housing

Daniel Thwaites boasts a unique collection of award-winning inns, hotels, and spa hotels across England.

Daniel Thwaites boasts a unique collection of award-winning inns, hotels, and spa hotels across England.

Start summer the right way with Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa

Anyone from Seaham or the surrounding area is welcome at the Community Comfort lunch club, held on Thursdays, from noon to 3pm.

Anyone from Seaham or the surrounding area is welcome at the Community Comfort lunch club, held on Thursdays, from noon to 3pm.

Volunteers and a believe housing grant are changing lives over lunch

Representatives from Durham County Council, Sustrans, and local cycling and walking groups cutting the ribbon at NCN1 improvements at South Hetton

Representatives from Durham County Council, Sustrans, and local cycling and walking groups cutting the ribbon at NCN1 improvements at South Hetton

Walking and cycling schemes are the route to easier journeys in County Durham

Alex Callaghan, 16, has volunteered at Scarborough and Filey libraries since seeking work experience at the Scarborough branch 10 months ago.

Alex Callaghan, 16, has volunteered at Scarborough and Filey libraries since seeking work experience at the Scarborough branch 10 months ago.

Volunteers recognised for the vital role they play in communities

A new, multi-day EV trail has been unveiled in the Lake District to give people a greener choice.

A new, multi-day EV trail has been unveiled in the Lake District to give people a greener choice.

Recharge your batteries with the Lake District’s first EV Trail

If your business might make large-scale redundancies, please contact Gearalt and his team.

If your business might make large-scale redundancies, please contact Gearalt and his team.

42% of employers expect to make redundancies in 2023 – is your business prepared?

Womble Bond Dickinson's event will cover Teesside's role as a net zero leader, its exporting strength, major infrastructure projects and the impact of the freeport.

Womble Bond Dickinson's event will cover Teesside's role as a net zero leader, its exporting strength, major infrastructure projects and the impact of the freeport.

Womble Bond Dickinson and Lloyds Bank host Tees Valley Place event

Ruth Dent, Director of Assets and Compliance at believe housing, with RE:GEN Group’s head of sustainability, Brian Bedford, and CEO, Lee Francis.

Ruth Dent, Director of Assets and Compliance at believe housing, with RE:GEN Group’s head of sustainability, Brian Bedford, and CEO, Lee Francis.

Housing provider making tenants’ homes more energy efficient

Rob Robson who runs the BOC plant on Tees Dock Road Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Rob Robson who runs the BOC plant on Tees Dock Road Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Level Up The North

How this Teesside giant has kept the heart of the region pumping for a century

Quintessentially quirky

Quintessentially quirky

Quintessentially quirky

Doing business in County Durham STACKs up for leisure operator

Doing business in County Durham STACKs up for leisure operator

Doing business in County Durham STACKs up for leisure operator

Take advantage of Motorway's innovative Car Value Tracker

Take advantage of Motorway's innovative Car Value Tracker

Take advantage of Motorway's innovative Car Value Tracker

Captain Cook pub as it was when local photographer Janette Ruddock began her picture project before works began in early 2021. Pictures by Janette Ruddock.

Captain Cook pub as it was when local photographer Janette Ruddock began her picture project before works began in early 2021. Pictures by Janette Ruddock.

Rare pictures inside one of North East's most iconic and historic pubs

Coastline is one of the region's best fish and chip shops. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

Coastline is one of the region's best fish and chip shops. Picture: DANIEL HORDON

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We tried one of the 'best' chippies in the North East - and this is what we thought

Gaming firm wins place on prestigious growth programme

Business Rescue Expert managing director Eamonn Wall

Business Rescue Expert managing director Eamonn Wall

The right fit for business solutions

Darlington Building Society Chief Executive, Andrew Craddock, has paid tribute to the resilience of his staff during the pandemic

Darlington Building Society Chief Executive, Andrew Craddock, has paid tribute to the resilience of his staff during the pandemic

Simply the best – Darlington Building Society's record-breaking year

Events such as the Bishop Auckland Food Festival attract thousands of visitors to County Durham and boost the economy by millions of pounds

Events such as the Bishop Auckland Food Festival attract thousands of visitors to County Durham and boost the economy by millions of pounds

How Durham County Council is engaging with businesses to shape the future

Springfield Meadows in Darlington - another Karbon Homes development

Springfield Meadows in Darlington - another Karbon Homes development

Home is where the heart is as housing association focuses on levelling up

BHP Law’s Commercial and Agricultural Property team. Left to right: Chelsea Monger, Liz Smith, Natalie Bell, Peter Blackett, Sharon Tideswell, Jay Fry and Ian Barker. Picture: Chris Barron

BHP Law’s Commercial and Agricultural Property team. Left to right: Chelsea Monger, Liz Smith, Natalie Bell, Peter Blackett, Sharon Tideswell, Jay Fry and Ian Barker. Picture: Chris Barron

Presenting a strong case for traditional values

Executive Team: Alan Smith, Executive Director of Investment, Growth and Performance; Nik
Turner, Executive Director of Communities and Customer Service; Bill Fullen, Chief Executive

Executive Team: Alan Smith, Executive Director of Investment, Growth and Performance; Nik
Turner, Executive Director of Communities and Customer Service; Bill Fullen, Chief Executive

Believing in a better future

Tennants Leyburn

Tennants Leyburn

A huge auction is being held in the New Year - and here's some of what's on offer

The Mayor of Darlington, Councillor Cyndi Hughes, opens the Created By The Ridleys retail outlet in Darlington. Picture Peter Barron

The Mayor of Darlington, Councillor Cyndi Hughes, opens the Created By The Ridleys retail outlet in Darlington. Picture Peter Barron

So far, sew good - how a Darlington family turned a hobby into a thriving business

Can capitalism today take lessons from the past to help solve some of the pressing issues that threaten not only our short-term economic prosperity, but our species’ continued survival?

Can capitalism today take lessons from the past to help solve some of the pressing issues that threaten not only our short-term economic prosperity, but our species’ continued survival?

The future of capitalism: Q&A with Ed Smith of Rathbones

Changing your eating habits can do more to combat climate change than reducing air travel or buying an electric car

Changing your eating habits can do more to combat climate change than reducing air travel or buying an electric car

PLANET PAPERS: Feeding the planet

Companies are having to innovate and evolve in order to engage with the shifting attitudes — as well as the changing spending habits — of a new generation of consumers.

Companies are having to innovate and evolve in order to engage with the shifting attitudes — as well as the changing spending habits — of a new generation of consumers.

PLANET PAPERS: A brand new world

Elizabeth Blackadder

Elizabeth Blackadder

Top landscape artist in exhibition at North Yorkshire auction centre

Tennants, Leyburn

Tennants, Leyburn

Northern Antiques Fair opens doors in region after two years

Debenhams on Stockton High Street Picture: Google.

Debenhams on Stockton High Street Picture: Google.

Saving our high streets with injection of arts and culture

A detail of the maker’s label of the Benjamin Banks cello

A detail of the maker’s label of the Benjamin Banks cello

First edition Harry Potter sells for £80,000 at North Yorkshire auction

Louis Brooks wearing the belt;

Right, The Gent’s Rolex Prince

Louis Brooks wearing the belt;

Right, The Gent’s Rolex Prince

Items including historic wrestling belts at upcoming auction

Orbit - Building project completion at NETPark, Sedgefield. L/R Sophie Walton (CPI), Jenny Taylor (DU) and Sarah Slaven (Buiness Durham)

Orbit - Building project completion at NETPark, Sedgefield. L/R Sophie Walton (CPI), Jenny Taylor (DU) and Sarah Slaven (Buiness Durham)

New £1.4m enterprise zone at NETPark opens

Attributed to Frans de Momper ‘Winter Village Scene with Figures Skating on a Frozen River’

Attributed to Frans de Momper ‘Winter Village Scene with Figures Skating on a Frozen River’

Impressive historic items lead upcoming sales at Tennants

10 year old Jak Hope, lead singer from Little Giantz at the West Durham Youth and Community Centre in Crook Picture: DAVID WOOD

10 year old Jak Hope, lead singer from Little Giantz at the West Durham Youth and Community Centre in Crook Picture: DAVID WOOD

Ten years ago this week: Britain braced for widespread strikes

Sparta Security Group is branching out into facilities management

Sparta Security Group is branching out into facilities management

On track to be much more than a security company

While celebrating a decade of success had to be put on ice Mullen Stoker are looking forward to an even brighter future

While celebrating a decade of success had to be put on ice Mullen Stoker are looking forward to an even brighter future

While celebrating a decade of success had to be put on ice, Mullen Stoker are looking forward to an even brighter future

Teesside University's Chancellor Paul Drechsler visits Launchpad.
Pictured the Chancellor (right) with Omniplay Games Ltd's Creative Director Thomas Beckensall.

27th May 2021

Michelle Maddison Photography
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Teesside University's Chancellor Paul Drechsler visits Launchpad.
Pictured the Chancellor (right) with Omniplay Games Ltd's Creative Director Thomas Beckensall.

27th May 2021

Michelle Maddison Photography
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Support network launched for North East games developers

First look inside County Durham hotel after £350,000 revamp

First look inside County Durham hotel after £350,000 revamp

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First look inside County Durham hotel after £350,000 revamp

Darlington Building Society's award from Best Companies

Darlington Building Society's award from Best Companies

Darlington Building Society named as one of the UK’s top 100 mid-sized companies to work for

Left to right Matty Carlin & Mike Carlin, of MAP Group, with Stuart Beagrie and Clarke Beagrie, of AVL. Picture: Peter Barron

Left to right Matty Carlin & Mike Carlin, of MAP Group, with Stuart Beagrie and Clarke Beagrie, of AVL. Picture: Peter Barron

Tees businesses link up in £2.5m vehicle deal to accelerate superfast broadband roll-out

Dr Nigel Wilson, Chief Executive of Legal and General

Dr Nigel Wilson, Chief Executive of Legal and General

International business leader to speak about the rise of his home town

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