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A mutual has revealed plans to overhaul a County Durham base. Newcastle Building Society says it is rolling out work to “transform the branch experience” in Bishop Auckland. The upgrade comes after the mutual moved into the site, on Newgate Street, two…

A North East social housing provider that recently expanded its portfolio by half is urging prospective house hunters to act quickly to secure one of its latest properties. Hellens Residential, which offers affordable homes across the…

With a campaign to revive the 21-mile Leamside Line gathering steam, hopes are high of a wider regional rail renaissance. Here, Steven Hugill looks at the economic potential of the cross-County Durham and Gateshead route’s second coming…

A company behind light-based treatment to help save diabetic patients’ sight has had its technology adopted by the NHS.

It’s one of the biggest musical events in the region, and Hardwick Festival 2022 may be the best line-up yet. It’s not surprising the return of Hardwick Festival last year, after a pandemic-induced absence, was huge cause for celebration. Being able…

A Texan food entrepreneur based in Newcastle Upon Tyne is set to unveil a series of empowering videos to help aspiring entrepreneurs and young people overcome mental health and addiction issues. Lizzy Hodcroft, 29, the founder of the alternative condiments…

A £1m office refurbishment project that could pave the way to securing hundreds of new jobs for Wearside, has moved a step closer to opening.

Haines Watts has partnered with Streetwise Young People’s Project to support young people across the North East with their employability skills, following a vote which crowned Streetwise as their charity of the year. We speak to Donna Bulmer, managing…