Seaham’s Redu launches benefits app for front line workers
North East firm Redu has launched a new benefits app to reward brave front line workers with small acts of kindness from the public. The Seaham-based tech company created Front Line Rewards as a gesture of thanks to the selfless heroes caring for us in our time of...
Coronavirus update: Additional council tax support for Seaham residents
Thousands of households across County Durham are set to benefit from extra help in covering the cost of their council tax bills during the coronavirus pandemic. Durham County Council already provides council tax discounts of up to 100 per cent to eligible households...
Coronavirus update: Key workers can access urgent eyecare at Specsavers stores
The UK’s largest opticians and audiologists, Specsavers, has suspended all routine testing for the foreseeable future to focus on essential and urgent care only. CEO John Perkins said: “We may be closing our stores for business as usual, but will remain open for care,...
HR ADVICE: The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme explained
We are certain that most business owners who heard the Chancellor’s announcement on Friday breathed a sigh of relief. He announced an unprecedented and comprehensive list of measures to support firms both large and small. We are also aware that the announcement will...
Durham County Council announces financial support for businesses and residents
A series of financial measures to help residents and businesses impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak has been announced by Durham County Council. The authority is to postpone debt recovery action for anyone in council tax or business rates arrears, as part of the...
Byron Heights housing development to finish a year early due to huge demand
Construction work on a new housing development in Seaham is to finish a year earlier than planned due to the huge demand for properties at the site. Bellway is building 75 new homes at Byron Heights, off Dalton Heights Road. The housebuilder was due to finish work on...
Coronavirus update from Durham County Council
Durham County Council has announced further details of how its services and events are affected in response to government guidance on Coronavirus. The council is continuously reviewing emerging government advice on how best to stop the spread of COVID-19, and...
Jobs and opportunities across County Durham showcased at event
Durham County Council, in conjunction with Business Durham, shared the exciting opportunities that the county has to offer with businesses from across the North East at a Met Club event this month. The Durham Property and Construction Lunch, at Ramside Hall, gave over...
Network with your Neighbour cancelled
Due to the latest guidance from both Durham County Council and rapidly evolving updates from the government concerning Coronavirus – COVID-19, we have decided to cancel the Meet the Neighbour event that was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 18, at Seaham...
Believe Housing complete 100th property as part of ‘Rent to Buy’ scheme
A major investment project designed to help more north east families onto the property ladder is celebrating the completion of its 100th home. A three-bedroom house in Seaham has helped the innovative m!ne ‘Rent to Buy’ programme hit its century of new affordable...
Network with your Neighbour: Seaham Hall Hotel, March 18 2020
Our next Network with your Neighbour event is at Seaham Hall Hotel on Wednesday, March 18. Join us by registering via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/network-with-your-neighbour-seaham-hall-18th-march-2020-tickets-89023440507
Sales and visitor numbers on the rise at Dalton Park
Dalton Park Outlet Shopping has seen an increase in sales and visitor numbers, bucking the national trend of difficult trading for many of the UK’s retailers. Results for the whole of 2019 at Dalton Park, showed a like for like turnover increase of four per cent, with...
HR ADVICE: Why investing in your staff can reap rewards for your business
Employing people can be a very rewarding experience. When you employ and nurture the right people for your business, growth and success can have endless possibilities, for all involved. We know that managing employees can come with challenges. But we also know the...
Sarah Slaven appointed Business Durham Interim MD
Sarah Slaven has been appointed Interim Managing Director at Business Durham following the departure of Brian Archer. Sarah will hold this position while recruitment for a replacement Managing Director takes place. She was part of the management team that established...
Ground breaking development in Seaham will be first to utilise mine water energy
Construction on a ground breaking development in County Durham is set to begin in spring, and will become the UK’s first district heating scheme to utilise mine water energy. The Seaham Garden Village development will consist of 750 affordable homes, 750 private...
First tenant at Jade meets local supply chain companies
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS-E), the first tenant to sign up for a unit at Durham’s new Jade Business Park, met with potential suppliers at local ‘Meet the Buyer’ event at The Durham Centre this month. Hosted by the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) and...
Seaham High School takes part in out of this world challenge
Ten County Durham schools were set the challenging task of pitching out-of-this-world business ideas in a foreign language, as part of a special space themed learning day. Working alongside astrophysicists from Durham University, the Year 10 pupils learned about zero...
HR ADVICE: Top tips for attracting the right talent into your business
January is a natural time of reflection for many people. The new year signifies the start of a new chapter, and for some, a new career. Whilst you are likely thinking about the year ahead for your business and who you would like in place to help it succeed, others may...