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ZF Peterlee offers former apprentice Lewis a permanent role
GLOBAL automotive technology leader ZF has proven its commitment to investing in young talent after promoting one of its former apprentices into a permanent technician role. Lewis Charlton, 21, joined the Peterlee company two and a half years ago as a quality...
LEC MD to deliver UMi and Digital Drive County Durham social media masterclass
LEC Managing Director Leanne Fawcett has been invited to deliver a social media masterclass on behalf of UMi and Digital Drive County Durham. The session, next Friday, November 27, from 10am, is designed to show businesses how to better use social media platforms...
East Durham Business magazine feature: Delanoy Funeral Services
John Delanoy and Julie Stout are passionate about the funeral industry and giving people the send-off they want – their best final farewell. Editor Leanne Fawcett finds out more. Two things are immediately evident when I down with John Delanoy and Julie Stout to talk...
String of new tenants for Novus Business Centre
A BUSINESS centre for new and growing SMEs has welcomed a string of new tenants despite the tough economic conditions. Novus Business Centre in Peterlee, which is managed by East Durham Business Service, offers flexible office space for sole traders and expanding...
£1.5m investment helps newly launched recycling company expand
A METAL recycling company which was launched at the start of the coronavirus pandemic has seen its workforce grow after its owner invested over £1.5m in infrastructure and equipment. Northern Metal Recycling was founded by owner Jordan Bell, who wanted to create a...
Mullen Stoker celebrates unusual tenth year in business with growth
NORTH East chartered accountancy firm Mullen Stoker is celebrating its tenth year in business with a string of new client wins and workforce expansion – despite the challenging economic climate. The firm, based at Mandale Business Park in Durham, was founded by Neil...
County Durham Growth Fund case study: Filtronic targets growth with grant support
FILTRONIC has received a grant of £150,000 to contribute towards its expansion project which will accelerate growth and increase its workforce. The firm, which operates from NETPark in Sedgefield, was awarded the capital grant from the County Durham Growth Fund and is...
Aimee launches her own company to help young people with their financial planning
AN independent financial adviser with more than six years’ industry experience has launched her own company. Aimee Watson has set up Aimee Financial, which provides bespoke financial planning and pension advice to clients. Although specialising in retirement planning,...
Socially distanced meeting rooms available at Novus Business Centre
A BUSINESS support organisation is encouraging firms in the area to take advantage of its meeting space as social distancing remains in place. East Durham Business Service, which manages Novus Busines Centre in Peterlee, has several rooms available for external hire....
John and Julie’s partnership changing the way we say our final farewells
A NEW partnership has been launched which is changing the face of the funeral industry, enabling people to give their loved ones a unique and memorable final farewell. Delanoy Funeral Services has been launched by John Delanoy and Julie Stout, who are from Easington...
County Durham Growth Fund case study: Durham Box
Bishop Auckland based corrugated packaging manufacturer Durham Box is undergoing a significant period of growth following the acquisition of additional land near the original site. The company will eventually occupy a 110,000 sq. ft site and is currently in the...
GEM Training helps over 50 people onto the Husqvarna career ladder
OVER 50 people are working towards careers with Husqvarna thanks to a successful partnership between the lawnmower manufacturer and GEM Training. The Peterlee-based company, which provides tailored training and apprenticeships specifically developed for its clients,...
Aiysha’s Dreadsrock as she launches her own business in lockdown
A MUM of two has used the months of lockdown to launch her own dreadlock business. Aiysha Homer, 40, from Peterlee was working as a lunchtime supervisor at a local school, a job she loved, but money was so tight she wanted to put her creativity to something that could...
County Durham Growth Fund: Design Xpress case study
PRINT supplier Design Xpress has been based in Consett for 25 years and in that time has grown rapidly from a sole trader entity to a company with a £1.1m turnover. To accommodate the increased demand on its services and to facilitate continued growth, the company...
BEEP News: EV purchase for Peterlee takeaway thanks to energy efficiency scheme support
A County Durham food business has worked to reduce its carbon footprint with the help of a scheme to make businesses more energy efficient. Charltons, a well-known food business in Peterlee, significantly increased its food delivery service during lockdown when it was...
EMCON Incubator Zone News: Cleaning company planning for national growth
A County Durham industrial cleaning contractor has its sights set on national expansion after growth fuelled by Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP) Incubator Zone EMCON exhibition. Ferryhill-based Orca Cleaning Services is one of over 50 companies from...
Office lettings showcase Spectrum’s ability to adapt to agile working
IT is fair to say 2020 has been a challenging year for businesses in all corners of the globe. But while many have struggled to adapt to the COVID-19 restrictive climate, Spectrum Business Park in Seaham has emerged stronger for it. Developer Paul Wellstead explains...
Why Seaham is riding on the crest of a wave
Seaham is undergoing a major resurgence and is now regarded as one of the most up and coming areas in the North East. Paul Wellstead, the developer of Spectrum Business Park and chairman of the Seaham and Peterlee business park groups, shares his thoughts on why the...
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