Category: Business

The local authority’s ambition to introduce energy-saving measures across the borough and become carbon neutral by 2040 has been emphatically reiterated by those in charge at Darlington Town Hall.  Last October, the council’s net zero ambition was criticised for allegedly virtue signalling and wasting money, while Conservative councillors have also urged council leaders to focus…

The local authority’s ambition to introduce energy-saving measures across the borough and become carbon neutral by 2040 has been emphatically reiterated by those in charge at Darlington Town Hall.  Last October, the council’s net zero ambition was criticised for allegedly virtue signalling and wasting money, while Conservative councillors have also urged council leaders to focus…

The proposal is backed by Jonathan Brash, MP for Hartlepool, and submitted by a partnership including regional developer Hellens Group, a national data centre operator, and an investment firm. Mr Brash said: “This proposal is an exciting opportunity for Hartlepool to play a leading role in the next generation of digital and technological growth. “Queens…

Shares in Greggs tumbled by about 8% today (Thursday) after its boss gave a bleak assessment of the economy and warned that household incomes remained stretched. But Chief executive Roisin Currie said it had no current plans to raise prices after hiking them on some products before the end of the year. The bakery chain,…

Waceland, known for its carefully curated selection of retro fashion and branded pieces, has opened a new store at Stack in Newcastle. Waceland’s new store at Stack in Newcastle (Image: Supplied) The retailer already operates Ace Vintage in Durham and has run a series of successful pop-up shops. This latest opening completes the line-up at…

Bells Fish and Chips in Framwellgate Moor, Durham, and Yarm Road Fish and Chips in Darlington are finalists in the Training and Development category at the 2026 . The awards, now in their 38th year and organised by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), celebrate excellence and innovation across the fish and chip industry….

Metrocentre in Gateshead recorded a 7.6 per cent rise in footfall on Boxing Day compared to 2024, outperforming the UK average of 4.4 per cent. Overall, the centre welcomed more than 16 million visitors in 2025, marking an increase on the previous year. Improvements were also recorded in key performance indicators including dwell time, spend,…

Metrocentre in Gateshead recorded a 7.6 per cent rise in footfall on Boxing Day compared to 2024, outperforming the UK average of 4.4 per cent. Overall, the centre welcomed more than 16 million visitors in 2025, marking an increase on the previous year. Improvements were also recorded in key performance indicators including dwell time, spend,…

Rage It Out, which is located at 12–16 Queen Street, is set to be Consett’s first rage room experience, bringing something entirely new to the town. However, despite original plans of opening at the end of last year, the business confirmed on social media it is now working towards a new opening date of February…

The key tax deadline is January 31, but thousands of people celebrated the New Year by filing their Self Assessment tax return. With less than a month to the January 31 deadline, 54,053 customers chose to ring in the New Year by filing their tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year on New…