August 3rd, 202002564Despite not shining academically, the chief executive of Tekmar Group has had an incredible rise to success that began as a schoolboy entrepreneur. Peter Barron talks to James Ritchie…
Even as a schoolboy, James Ritchie had an eagle eye for business. Accompanying his grandmother to car boot sales as a 10-year-old, he remembers...
August 3rd, 202013784One of County Durham’s premier residential mobile parks with space for 124 homes, plus the neighbouring country pub, have hit the market, with agents Savills expecting significant interest from buyers.
Walworth Residential Park, located close to Walworth Castle, approximately a mile from Heighington near Newton Aycliffe, is made up...
August 3rd, 202001278Newton Aycliffe-based leading shower manufacturer Roman has supported the reopening of iconic fine art building, the Bowes Museum.
During this unprecedented time, Roman assisted with the provision of 10mm bespoke glass shields to create a safe and socially distanced environment for staff and visitors.
The magnificent building...
July 30th, 2020441838The former key man of a global games phenomenon has joined the board at Newton Aycliffe-based Crafter’s Companion.
Jim Butler has 30 years’ experience in business and management, having worked for Games Workshop after joining the company through a management trainee scheme in 1990.
Throughout his time at the business, Jim...
July 29th, 202012138A new national campaign is under way to encourage millions of adults to kick start their health and reduce their risk of serious illness, including Covid-19.
The campaign – unveiled as part of the Government’s new Obesity Strategy – encourages adults to introduce changes that will help them work towards a healthier weight, with...
July 29th, 202001246Durham County Council has been shortlisted for a national award for its digital transformation.
The local authority has been shortlisted for the Digital Transformation category in The MJ Awards 2020, which recognises achievement in local government.
It follows the council’s efforts to bring more services online, improve the...
July 28th, 202001493Multimillion-pound infrastructure works at a site, which is primed for a key role in County Durham’s economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, are now complete.
The improvements, at junction 61 of the A1(M), at Bowburn, will significantly improve access to the Integra 61 development, which is set to become a premier...
July 28th, 202001299Greenfield Community College students will be returning to school in September to return to full time face-to-face lessons with their teachers as they prepare for their next steps.
There will be a phased return, with each year group being provided with a day to return to school.
Safety measures will be in place and the school will...
July 28th, 202001258Areas of Darlington and County Durham are set to receive specialist interventions to help cut crime and improve community safety after securing funding from the Home Office Safer Streets Fund.
Earlier this year, the Office of the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner, submitted two bids to the £25m Home Office Safer Streets Fund, in...
July 28th, 202001265Construction companies across County Durham are being offered professional support to help them grow and secure new business.
The Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP) is offering business support to SMEs around the County Durham region.
Since it was established four years ago DBOP, which is a European Development Fund...