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...
Global recognition for Seaham company ResQ
ResQ, the leading outsourced contact centre specialist, has awarded with Best Companies’ highest accreditation – the coveted 3 Stars, meaning ResQ is a ‘world class company to work for’. The accreditation is the greatest honour that the independent authority awards to...
HR ADVICE: How your business can play a part in improving disability inclusion
Last year, little over 50 per cent of disabled people were in employment; compared to over 80 per cent of people without a disability. This was an improvement on the year prior, but nevertheless, an appalling statistic which highlights the scope of disability...
Seaham company owner launches new community foundation
The GF (Groves Family) Community Foundation, a new charity restoring hope and support across the North East, has been launched, with a commitment to employing local people to make a difference within their communities. Spearheaded by CEO and Chairman of Great Annual...
Shred Direct owner Graeme targets growth in Seaham
A shredding company owned by a former professional footballer is bouncing back with plans to grow regionally and recruit further personnel after a Covid-hit year. Shred Direct, owned by Graeme Carter, who was once on the books at Newcastle United, was looking ahead to...
ResQ employee Aidan wins prestigious national award
An employee at Seaham-based ResQ has won a prestigious national award. Aidan Sayers was awarded the Prince’s Trust Ascential Educational Achievement Award. Aidan is usually based from ResQ’s Spectrum Business Park office though during the pandemic has been working...
BEEP helps Seaham-based brewery save £10,000 per year and reduce carbon emissions
A local brewery has invested in energy efficiency measures, saving them £10,000 and reducing their carbon emissions by 55-tonnes annually. Castle Eden Brewery have been on a mission to reduce their environmental impact since they first engaged with the Business Energy...
HR ADVICE: Time management tips for shorter working weeks
Did your week start on schedule or were you caught off guard by the changing of the clocks? Anyone unprepared this time around will hopefully have been pleasantly surprised by the now lighter evenings and official start of British Summer Time. From higher levels of...
Seaham Food Festival to take place in August
A free food festival is set to return to a County Durham seaside town this year with measures in place to keep people safe. Subject to coronavirus restrictions, Seaham Food Festival will take place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 August. This will be followed by Bishop...
Redu announces senior appointment as it continues to grow
Redu Group, a leading provider of employee benefit and retail marketing solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Hobbs as Head of Retail Partnerships, a new role for the organisation. In his new role, Adam will be responsible for building...
Believe Housing and Protech join forces to donate 60 laptops to schools across County Durham
A donation of 60 laptops is helping five primary schools across County Durham. believe housing has been working with specialist IT equipment recycling and disposal firm Protech to help local schools ease back into the classroom. A batch of laptops, no longer needed by...
Second phase of Seaham Townscape Project to begin
Former railway tracks will be transformed into a public area that celebrates a County Durham town’s heritage as part of the next phase in a regeneration project. Work has begun this week on the second phase of Durham County Council’s Seaham Townscape Heritage Project,...
HR ADVICE: Working women have been set back by the pandemic, but it doesn’t have to end there
Monday, March 8, marked International Women’s Day. A day for seeking out and celebrating the successes of women everywhere. This year’s theme focused on challenging the status quo to raise awareness and call out acts of gender bias and inequality. It’s a pertinent...
State-of-the-art leisure centre for Seaham moves a step closer
Plans to build three new state-of-the-art leisure centres across County Durham will move a step closer next week, supporting the county’s economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve three preferred sites...
Durham County Council extends Lateral Flow Device testing
Durham County Council is offering targeted COVID-19 lateral flow device (LFD) testing for County Durham small and medium sized businesses at the following locations: East Durham College, Peterlee Meadowfield Leisure Centre Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre Spennymoor...
Free public wi-fi set to boost Seaham’s recovery
Free wi-fi is being introduced in Seaham next week as part of a multimillion-pound scheme to enhance the vibrancy of towns and villages across County Durham. Durham County Council has funded the installation of free public wi-fi in Seaham town centre to help boost...
Recovery grant in high demand as 36 businesses access it in first few weeks
Thirty-six businesses from across County Durham are the first recipients of the Durham Business Recovery Grant scheme to help them implement recovery plans to overcome the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The new £5 million grant funded by Durham County Council,...