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New family homes will be built in County Durham, thanks to a £1m investment by FW Capital, which manages the North East Property Fund (NEPF). Local developer Bell Blue will use the funding to build five new homes on the…

Access to the next generation of talent is crucial for business progression, and thanks to a longstanding partnership with apprenticeship provider Northern Skills, Elliott McCarthy Dental and Implant Clinic continues to move at pace. Here, Steven Hugill speaks to…

An independent electrical materials distributor has revealed major growth plans. Power Wholesale Ltd aims to significantly boost turnover through plans that will double its five-strong branch network and put the firm at the heart of the green energy revolution. Bosses hope…

The construction industry has suffered its worst decline in output since records began, according to a new PMI for April from IHS Markit. The headline UK Construction Total Activity Index fell from 39.3 in March to just 8.2 in April,…

Whitley Bay’s landmark regeneration project, Spanish City, is celebrating after winning an international award for interior design. Adding to the site’s growing list of accolades, Spanish City recently won an FX Award for Best Mixed Use Development. The FX Awards celebrate…

With the number of businesses in County Durham growing consistently over the past 12 years, the future looks bright. But recent times have shown that companies need to be dynamic and adapt to ever-changing circumstances – ranging from…

Plans for a new centre to support children’s mental health are gaining support. Sara Young has launched Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny (CIC) to raise funds to deliver what she says will be pioneering psychotherapy. Her plans include centres…

 Meldrum Construction Services Ltd were appointed as main contractor in 2017 to deliver the highly contested contract for the conservation and extension of Auckland Castle as part of The Auckland Project visitor destination. The 900-year-old castle was carefully restored to…