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For Cummins, Darlington is now a centre of excellence for future engines, including hydrogen internal combustion engines, with local teams having completed a governmentβbacked project to create the βDNA and architectureβ of a truckβsized hydrogen engine just waiting for full production. The work has delivered a mediumβduty engine architecture that can be scaled to heavy…
TEP Electrical Distributors, on Valley Street, was recently named Wholesaler of the Year at the 2025 Electrical Industry Awards. The firm has won four national awards in the past two years, despite only operating from a single branch in Darlington. Part of TEP’s work includes delivering complex lighting upgrade programmes for heritage buildings and five-star…
Drive Motor Retail has invested over Β£2 million into redeveloping its Darlington site, introducing new partnerships with CitroΓ«n, Peugeot, Fiat, and Abarth, alongside Fiat Professional aftersales services. The project marks the first major refurbishment of the dealership in more than 20 years. Jeff Parkin, general manager at Drive Motor Retail Darlington, said: “This investment represents…
Dog attacks on farm animals cost an estimated Β£1.95 million across the UK in 2025, with the North East seeing a 37 per cent rise in reported losses compared to 2024. The renewed warnings follow the passage of the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act earlier this year. Hannah Binns, rural affairs specialist at NFU…
Jane Bretal has announced plans to open The Garden Room, bringing a touch of elegance with the βperfect place to unwindβ over tea and cakes. After more than 25 years experience as a chef and catering manager, the new business marks the next step in her baking career, which first began during the pandemic. She…
Jane Bretal has announced plans to open The Garden Room, bringing a touch of elegance with the βperfect place to unwindβ over tea and cakes. After more than 25 years experience as a chef and catering manager, the new business marks the next step in her baking career, which first began during the pandemic. She…
The tech giant is currently building a new 10,800 sq m delivery station just off Queen Elizabeth Way beside the Preston Farm Industrial Estate.Β Once open, it will sort packages for delivery before they are shipped out to customersβ doorsteps across Teesside, County Durham, and North Yorkshire.Β The Β£40m development, which was revealed by The…
The Vintage by the Sea boutique shared the news with customers on January 17, confirming their closure on February 7 after three years of trading. The shop previously took to social media in October in a “last ditch attempt to stay open” following low footfall. Last month (February 10), the owner announced the business will…
The Vintage by the Sea boutique shared the news with customers on January 17, confirming their closure on February 7 after three years of trading. The shop previously took to social media in October in a “last ditch attempt to stay open” following low footfall. Last month (February 10), the owner announced the business will…
North Yorkshire business supplies company Corporate Trade Supplies (CTS) UK, which specialises in personalised uniforms and workwear, has announced significant investment in new machinery, technology and people as the company continues its rapid growth. Recommended reading: Founded in 2021, Northallerton-based CTS UK, has grown quickly, and says it is scaling its operations to meet growing…
