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Serendipity Dreams, run by 53-year-old Sarah Wingfield, opened in Richmond 2022 and has become a well-known safe space for many of the town’s residents due to its βmagical and holistic approachβ, earning it a loyal customer base. However, after nearly three years of running the shop, the shop owner took to social media last week…
Ian and Holly Sanderson from Hunwick near Bishop Auckland, opened Sanders Cove Crystals on The Bank in Barnard Castle on July 19, 2025. Ian spoke to The Northern Echo about how welcoming the Barnard Castle community has been and said they are the best part of the town. He said: βWe cannot be happier with…
Peter Duffy, who worked for London North Eastern Railway (LNER), was accused of preparing sausage rolls he had βretrieved from a binβ which were then taken to first class passengers by a colleague. Another member of the train crew reported hearing laughter from the trainβs kitchen before the food was served and made a complaint…
The company says the recruitment marks a major milestone in its plan to upgrade infrastructure, reduce pollution and leakage, and protect the natural environment. Michelle Naisbitt, director of people at Yorkshire Water, said: “This is an incredibly exciting time for Yorkshire Water. “Welcoming more than 900 new colleagues since April shows the scale of our…
BANKS GROUP: County Durham-based the Banks Group has reported an operating profit of Β£11 million for the year ending September 30, 2024, up from a loss of Β£7.2 million after tax in 2023. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: John Barnes has been named the new chief executive of the South Tees Development Corporation, and will lead in separating…
Kateβs Accessories, run by owner Kate Dobson, 35, moved the business to Darlington from Bishop Auckland in August following βa very difficult year of declining footfallβ. Now, a few months on, she said the decision to relocate has already had a positive impact – both in terms of footfall levels and her outlook for the…
AUCKLAND PROJECT: The Auckland Project has appointed Jane Ruffer as CEO, marking a new chapter for the charity she co-founded with Jonathan Ruffer more than a decade ago. HAYS TRAVEL: The high-profile business is returning to be the sponsor of our Business of the Year Award at the 2026 BUSINESSiQ Awards. UMI: The Durham -based…
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA), which is based in Newcastle, is recruiting for more than 250 roles in 2026 to speed up compensation payments to people affected by the scandal. The infected blood scandal is one of the biggest medical disasters in UK history, where people were infected with HIV, hepatitis C and other…
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA), which is based in Newcastle, is recruiting for more than 250 roles in 2026 to speed up compensation payments to people affected by the scandal. The infected blood scandal is one of the biggest medical disasters in UK history, where people were infected with HIV, hepatitis C and other…
Woodland Creations, located in Queen Street Shopping Centre, opened in October 2024, originally as a three-month pop-up venture. However, the store quickly became a permanent fixture in the town centre, offering handmade goods from local crafters and a welcoming space for residents to pop in and have a chat. Run by Darlington couple Lorraine Dunn,…
