Production underway at Corehaus at Jade Business Park
Production of the first steel-framed modular homes is now underway at a County Durham factory. The milestone – along with the announcement of significant initial contracts – has been marked by CoreHaus with an official opening of its 20,000 sq ft unit on Jade Business...
Seaham cafe among 300 businesses to receive coronavirus recovery grant support
More than 300 businesses have been supported and over 3,500 jobs safeguarded through a County Durham coronavirus recovery grant. The Durham Business Recovery Grant was launched by Durham County Council in January to help companies overcome the challenges caused by the...
Family fun on offer as Seaham Food Festival returns in August
Family entertainment, street theatre and music have been added to the menu for the return of a County Durham food festival next month. Seaham Food Festival, which is taking place in just three weeks, has a full line-up of entertainment planned in addition to the...
HR ADVICE: Understanding philosophical beliefs in the workplace
Belief is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. This means that a person cannot be discriminated against because of, or lack of, their belief. In guidance, belief gets grouped together with religion. However, unlike religion, belief is not as clearly...
Third site for ResQ to support continued growth
ResQ, the leading outsourced contact centre specialist, has opened a new office in the iconic Hammonds of Hull building, which has been part of a major refurbishment programme for the past two years. This will be ResQ’s third site, with the business retaining its...
Top TV chefs join line up for Seaham Food Festival
Top television chefs Chris Baber and John Whaite are joining the line-up at this summer’s Seaham Food Festival. The TV favourites will head to the County Durham coast alongside cooking stalwart Rosemary Shrager and the county’s very own Masterchef contestant, Mike...
County Durham businesses urged to apply for their share of NBSL funding pot
With over 120 applications already received from clients in Durham keen to access the North East Business Support Fund, NBSL are expecting demand to be high for this popular Fund. With funding available to support only circa. 240 businesses between now and 2023 across...
Housing association extends support to victims of domestic abuse
One of the region’s leading home providers has reconfirmed its support to anyone who has experienced domestic abuse. County Durham-based believe housing has become one of the first Accredited Members of the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance. The new membership scheme is...
More top chefs confirmed for Seaham Food Festival
Television favourite Rosemary Shrager is looking forward to cooking for the crowds at a County Durham food festival this summer. Seaham Food Festival will make its welcome return to the coast on Saturday, 7 August and Sunday, 8 August following a break last year due...
HR ADVICE: Managing employees during the Euros
Football fan or not, you’ll probably be aware that EURO 2020 started last week. Whether it was the flags, frontpage news or an excited employee that gave it away, it’s hard to miss the hype, especially when your home country is taking part. Major sporting events, such...
Seaham businesswoman Helen Golightly of the North East LEP awarded OBE
One of the region’s most respected leaders has been awarded an OBE for services to business and the regional economy. Helen Golightly, chief executive of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP), has been recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours...
East Durham Business magazine distributed to businesses across Seaham
Issue 5 of of the area’s flagship magazine, East Durham Business, is out now and has been distributed across Seaham's thriving business community. The magazine, which was launched by the team at LEC Communications and Design in 2019, includes features, news and...
New play park to open at Dalton Park later this summer
A brand new play park is due to open at the North East's largest outlet centre late this summer. Dalton Park has removed its previous well-used play park, and will soon replace it with a brand new suite of exciting and interactive equipment. The new park will include...
HR ADVICE: How inclusivity helps with workplace mental health
Did you know that one in four people will experience poor mental health at some point in their lives? The recent Mental Health Awareness Week gave us all a good opportunity to reflect on our own mental health and that of those around you. Mental health is just as...
New defibrillator installed at Seaham’s IPS Flow Systems
A new defibrillator has been installed at IPS Flow Systems based in Seaham. IPS Flow Systems recognises the importance a defibrillator can have on a person’s survival and recently took delivery of a defibrillator. A victim’s chance of survival falls around seven to 10...
East Durham Business magazine out this week
Issue 5 of of the area’s flagship magazine, East Durham Business, will be out later this week. The magazine, which was launched by the team at LEC Communications and Design in 2019, includes features, news and reviews from businesses around the area. In this issue are...
Drop-in sessions to help new and growing businesses and budding entrepreneurs
Business Durham is holding a series of drop-in sessions for companies and individuals who are keen to access additional support to grow. The 30-minute sessions are being held during May and June with Business Durham advisers supported by representatives from DIT,...
EDBS helps new starts and established businesses grow during the pandemic
A business support organisation has hailed the success of the businesses and entrepreneurs it has supported, proving the coronavirus lockdown wasn’t all doom and gloom. In the 13 months since the country went into lockdown, East Durham Business Service has helped a...