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The Boe Rigg, a well‑established pub, restaurant, and campsite located in Charlton, Northumberland, has been let to a new tenant, specialist business property adviser Christie & Co announced. The Boe Rigg is widely regarded as a destination venue for locals and tourists. The site comprises a cosy pub, a 60‑cover restaurant, extensive licensed camping facilities,…
HECK! based at Kirklington, near Bedale, is in the process of buying back shares from its investor Panoramic, ending an 11-year investment partnership and moving towards complete control by the Keeble family. The company, known for its sausages, burgers and mince products, has seen a surge in demand, reporting 50 per cent year-on-year growth and…
The owner of one of Darlington’s oldest independent businesses has spoken of the importance of continuing to evolve and move with the times. John Coxon is the owner of Leggs and alongside his wife Ann, the shop has become a Darlington institution. The shop on Skinnergate opened in 1972, but the history of the family-run…
The Melanoma-Me Foundation, based in Chester-le-Street, was awarded the grant through Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme. The programme distributes funding to charities and community organisations that support children and young people, with awards of £500, £1,000, or £1,500. Kerry Rafferty, chief executive at Melanoma-Me Foundation, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to Tesco for their generosity in helping…
Wilton Developments has secured a freehold agreement with National Highways for a 29,500 sq ft office and depot at Dynamo Park on Cheltenham Road in Stockton. The new facility will house 270 full-time staff and is expected to be operational by the end of the year. It will serve as a combined office and depot,…
The free plant giveaway is taking place on Friday March 13 in partnership with Nurture, a UK provider of sustainable landscape maintenance and environmental services. To receive a plant, visitors must sign up to the Teesside Park newsletter. The plants will be handed out in the landscaped area opposite Wagamama between 10am and 2pm. Catherine…
La Cocina in Richmond closed its doors temporarily at the end of last year after the previous owners stepped down, three years after launching the restaurant. The much‑loved venue said it was pausing trade while it looked for new owners to “secure its future.” Taking to social media last night (March 10), staff confirmed La…
La Cocina in Richmond closed its doors temporarily at the end of last year after the previous owners stepped down, three years after launching the restaurant. The much‑loved venue said it was pausing trade while it looked for new owners to “secure its future.” Taking to social media last night (March 10), staff confirmed La…
Stephenson-Mohl Group has announced Neil Whittaker as its new Director of Business Development, in a move to support its ongoing growth in advisory and local research work across the UK. Mr Whittaker, who has more than 20 years of experience in business growth, stakeholder engagement, and public policy, will split his time between the company’s…
The Luxury Little Play Company opened on December 10, but has now shut leaving customers devastated. Owners Natalia, 31, and Atilla, 42, from Spennymoor, said they had always wanted to open a full‑time centre, and since launching, the business proved popular with local families. The pair put the café on the market last week in…
