Category: Business

The manager of the new store has also been named as Richard Butcher, who until recently has been working for Tesco in York. Until taking up his new role in August, he was convenience store manager for Tesco in Low Ousegate, York. Prior to that, Richard was a lead manager at Tesco Clifton Moor. He…

Kate’s Accessories, known for selling handbags and luggage, closed its doors earlier this month following “the closure of many amenities”, which caused a significant impact on the business. Shop owner Kate Dobson, 35, from Wolsingham, took over the shop from the previous owners four years ago as they approached their retirement.  (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)She said: “The…

The cash injection of £2 million promised by North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Durham County Council will be used to help stabilise the neighbouring Shoe Zone building, which has been at the centre of delays and frustration on Newgate Street. The property, which has stood empty since last year, was boarded up this week after…

The damage to the former Shoe Zone shop in Bishop Auckland has raised fresh concerns over its condition and highlighted the need for structural work to be completed as soon as possible. The Newgate Street building has long been a source of frustration for locals. Structural issues are at least partly to blame for delaying work on the much-anticipated…

A total of eight thoroughbreds arrived through the airport’s flexible cargo facilities to compete in the prestigious Ebor Festival at York Races. Two of the horses travelled on Thursday, August 21, including Minnie Hauk and Garden of Eden, with Minnie Hauk later returning as the winner of its race.Championship horses welcomed at Teesside Airport (Image:…

They say parking charges continue to deter customers from the town more than two years after the council ended an offer of two hours of free parking. It comes as the Echo revealed Darlington Council made £2.5m from parking charges in the year to April, up almost £1m in the last decade. Fees at council run…

The Makers and Bakers Artisan Market will take place at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre in Hartlepool on Saturday, August 23, and will run from 9am to 4pm. Part of the centre’s Summer Saturdays event series, the market will showcase more than 20 independent businesses, offering a wide range of handmade goods and locally produced treats….

The free online session, “How to Prepare for Google’s AI Mode: What Every Business Should Know”, was hosted by LOCALiQ, part of Newsquest Media Group and recently named SEO Agency of the Year 2024. The session aimed to help small and medium-sized businesses understand how Google’s AI-powered search will impact online visibility and customer discovery….

Caris Green, based in Newbiggin, Richmond, is run by its namesake owner who creates her own nature-inspired candles, diffusers and was melts. The business was initially set up four years ago, with Caris running all operations from her home in Washington, Tyne & Wear. Caris in front of the new store in Richmond (Image: Caris Green)…

The PPL Momentum Accelerator is being delivered in the Tees Valley for the first time and aims to support artists and industry professionals at a key stage in their careers. Backed by the PRS Foundation with support from PPL and delivered in partnership with Sonic Futures, the Tees Valley Combined Authority, and the UK Government,…