Three more household names to open stores at Dalton Park this autumn
Three more household names are set to open at Dalton Park this autumn. Molton Brown, Lazy Jacks and Costa Coffee will join the outlet shopping centre, complementing the existing brands and enhancing guests’ shopping experience. The welcome news comes after Morrisons...
CyberWhite officer appointed to the employer liaison board at Northumbria University
David Horn, chief technology officer at Seaham-based cybersecurity firm, CyberWhite, has been appointed to the employer liaison board at Northumbria University. He brings with him a wealth of experience from a career spanning more than 20 years in technology and...
Durham County Council’s chief executive to retire after 43-year career
Terry Collins, chief executive of Durham County Council, has announced his intention to retire after a successful 43-year career in local government. Mr Collins joined the council in February 2009 as corporate director for neighbourhoods, two months before the new...
Partnership set to help more people live independently for longer
A collaboration between two of the north east’s largest home providers is set to find new ways that technology can help more people live independently for longer. County Durham based housing associations believe housing and Karbon Homes are bringing together experts...
HR ADVICE: What is an employer’s role in supporting an employee at risk of domestic abuse?
Protection from the threat of coronavirus has been a major concern shared the world over this year. It has resulted in enforced periods of lockdown and a considerable shift towards home working which remains in place for many people. The government’s instruction to...
Seaham author brings area to life in new book
Historian and author Jane Gulliford Lowes brings the wartime experiences of a young Seaham Harbour airman and his family to life in her new book. Above Us The Stars tells the story of Jane’s great -uncle, “Bomber Boy” Jack Clyde, a 20-year-old wireless operator. Jack...
Seaham’s CyberWhite reports successful financial year
CyberWhite, a Seaham-based cyber security firm, has delivered strong results for the financial year 2019-2020. Highlights of the year-end report include: An increase in the total turnover of 286 per cent Gross profit increased by £196,000 New clients increased grew by...
Work on £2.25m regeneration scheme in Seaham underway
Work is underway to enhance a seaside town’s rich heritage as part of a £2.25 million regeneration scheme. Durham County Council launched the Seaham Townscape Heritage Project last November after securing a £1.6 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund...
HR ADVICE: Three tips for better consistency in your internal communications
Good communication is vital for people to be able to work well together and for a business to succeed. Whilst most people will know the importance of good communication, life can sometimes throw a few curveballs, making it harder to achieve and maintain. 2020 has...
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...
New Morrisons store at Dalton Park will create 150 new jobs
Confirmation that a new Morrisons store will open in County Durham by the end of the year has been welcomed by Durham County Council. The new store will open at Dalton Park in Seaham, creating 150 jobs and providing essential community services to the area. At a time...
believe housing recognised for the support it gives to veterans
One of the north east’s largest housing associations has been recognised for the support it gives to veterans, reservists and their spouses. believe housing has picked up a silver award in the armed forces Employer Recognition Scheme. The County Durham-based housing...
Seaham Hall among regional tourism businesses recognised at national awards
Three exceptional North East tourism businesses represented the region at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2020 last night, where they took home a host of awards and secured their position as some of the finest examples of tourism businesses in the country. The...
GAS announces £3m investment into new headquarters with hundreds of new jobs
A North East company has made a multimillion-pound investment to quadruple its office space and create hundreds of new jobs. Great Annual Savings Group (GAS) has agreed a lease on a new building on Spectrum Business Park, Seaham, taking its total office space to...
Seaham’s CyberWhite appoints two new business development managers
CyberWhite, a cybersecurity firm based in Seaham, is welcoming two new Business Development Managers to its team as part of its continued growth. Charlotte Topping and Jemma Cavana-Cole join the firm, bringing with them a wealth of sales and customer service...
Hundreds of businesses urged to tap into extended coronavirus funding scheme
More businesses are set to benefit from a financial support scheme set up to help them deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Durham County is widening the eligibility criteria for its local Discretionary Grants Fund so that hundreds more businesses can...
Seaham Hall Hotel in the running for top national tourism award
Three outstanding North East tourism businesses have been shortlisted in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2020, an event that champions the very best of the country’s tourism industry and celebrates quality, innovation and best practice. Seahouses bed and...
Affordable homes in Seaham to be improved under £8.5m believe housing scheme
More than 600 affordable homes across County Durham are in line for major improvements as part of a massive programme by believe housing. Streets in Bishop Auckland, Horden and Seaham are among those set to benefit from the £8.5m investment during the 2020/21...