Continued national expansion for Seaham company ResQ
A company which has a rapidly expanding facility in Seaham has announced further growth. Vodafone UK and call centre specialist ResQ have signed a two-year contract which will bring around 200 new roles, exclusively for Vodafone, to ResQ’s site in Hull over the next...
Seaham company Moralbox following up leads after EMCON 2018
This year’s EMCON 2018 has been rated as a huge success, with close to one thousand people passing through the doors. And now, one week on, exhibitors and visitors alike are now following up on leads and new contacts made on the day. The showcase event, which has been...
HR ADVICE: How to spot and stop bullying in the workplace
Bullying in the workplace is sad but true that bullying is still a significant issue in many organisations. The TUC reported in 2015 that nearly one third of people are bullied at work, with women being more at risk than men. If left unaddressed, workplace bullying...
Seaham schoolchildren learn about importance of construction safety
School children in Seaham have been learning about construction and their local environment, whilst also honing their artistic skills. The young Picassos, from Seaham Trinity Primary School, designed posters to adorn the hoardings around the Byron Mews development –...
Seaham company GAS launches new digital platform
A Seaham based company which helps businesses save money has launched a new digital platform. Great Annual Savings (GAS) has created the platform compiling the latest business news, views, insight and analysis. GAS’ team of specialists are providing their expertise...
Innovation and business support the themes of next networking event
A business group which supports companies in the area is hosting an event which will look at the myths surrounding innovation and support. The Peterlee and Seaham Business Park Groups has organised the event, which takes place on Tuesday, November 20. The location is...
Council bid for £1.6m of HLF cash to improve Seaham
Seaham residents are invited to have their say on plans to improve their town at a number of consultation events. Following a successful initial application, Durham County Council is preparing a bid to secure over £1.6 million Heritage Lottery Funding for Seaham. If...
Fully funded digital masterclasses come to Seaham
A series of fully funded masterclasses on social and digital media and marketing are being held in Seaham. Business owner Michelle Rose, who runs Custard and Bear, is delivering the masterclasses as part of an NBSL programme of support for SMEs in the region. The...
Life saving equipment installed at Seaham Marina
Lifesaving equipment has been installed in a County Durham town. A defibrillator has now been installed at Seaham Harbour Marina thanks to funding from Durham County Councillors Kevin Shaw and Leanne Kennedy’s neighbourhood budgets. Located in the Seaham Harbour...
Video produced to showcase thriving Spectrum Business Park
A video showcasing a thriving business park in Seaham has been produced to highlight the benefits of locating there. Paul Wellstead, the developer of Spectrum Business Park, has commissioned the video, which features stunning footage of the area and interviews with...
Husband and wife open clean eating restaurant in Seaham
A husband and wife team have opened a new clean-eating restaurant in Seaham. Paul and Linda Barron, who are adventurers at heart, launched Clean Bean restaurant after being inspired from their travels around the world. The duo took inspiration from places they visited...
Seaham manufacturer opens its doors to business community
A manufacturer of keykegs opened its doors for businesses to come and see its new Seaham facility. Lightweight Containers (http://www.lightweight-containers.com), a Dutch-based manufacturer of lightweight kegs for the drinks industry, has chosen to locate its first UK...
Seaham Healthwatch worker wins national award
A Healthwatch County Durham volunteer has received a national award in recognition of his work to make it easier for families to choose a care home. Tony Bentley, from Seaham, was shocked by the poor quality of information available online when looking for a care home...
GAS staff raise money for charity after Great North Run
Staff at Seaham company Great Annual Savings Group have raised almost £2,000 for charity. Two team members, Liam Groves, team manager (Quality & Risk) and Jack Franks, communications and content advisor, competed in the Great North Run, raising £1,500 between them....
Manufacturer opens its doors to its new Seaham production facility
A manufacturer of keykegs is inviting businesses to come to see its new Seaham facility. Lightweight Containers (http://www.lightweight-containers.com), a Dutch-based manufacturer of lightweight kegs for the drinks industry, has chosen to locate its first UK...
Future of our high streets discussed at conference
Delegates from across the country heard how research and data can help shape town centres, at a conference held in Durham City. At the Revive and Thrive conference, which was supported by Durham County Council, delegates heard from nationally acclaimed academics on...
BUSINESS SAVINGS BLOG: Energy myths that are costing your business money
Here at Great Annual Savings (GAS), we’ve worked with thousands of UK businesses to save them time and money on their energy. When you’re as experienced as we are, you become accustomed to hearing the same misconceptions about a complex industry with so many pitfalls....
Hadrian Technology awarded major contract
Seaham-based Hadrian Technology, one of the UK’s leading CCTV design, supply and installation companies has secured a major contract win after being appointed as one of the suppliers of CCTV and surveillance technology services on a building services framework...