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It is always a challenge to fit it all in, from the shorter stories about how our region is constantly changing and rebuilding, to the blockbusters that rewrite what we stand for and take our ambitions to another level. From my point of view, this has always been more than journalism. I put the region…
Chioma Nwagbara, who is originally from Nigeria, opened Fab Hair & Beauty on Crown Street in April this year after moving to Darlington for work in 2022. She worked at GSK, a pharmaceutical company in Barnard Castle. She was made redundant, and that is when she decided to launch her own business. The mum-of-one said:…
Josh Walker, 28, who owns Manzo, on Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, arrived at the venue on Saturday (December 27) to find that the window of the property had been left with significant damage. Josh Walker outside Manzo in Bishop Auckland (Image: ANDY FUTERS) This is the second time that the restaurant has been targeted…
On Wednesday (December 24), Ramside Hall said that a system operated by a third-party had suffered a security breach, and said that other venues across the world had been hit with the same issue. Ramside Hall hotel (Image: NORTHERN ECHO) The breach was first reported after several Ramside customers reported receiving WhatsApp messages asking them…
More than 110,000 passengers are expected to travel through the terminal this festive season. This is a 12 per cent rise compared to Christmas 2024. Nick Jones, chief executive officer of Newcastle Airport, said: “Christmas is always a special time of year for travel but this festive season is set to be our busiest on…
More than 110,000 passengers are expected to travel through the terminal this festive season. This is a 12 per cent rise compared to Christmas 2024. Nick Jones, chief executive officer of Newcastle Airport, said: “Christmas is always a special time of year for travel but this festive season is set to be our busiest on…
Yorkshire family food company HECK! launched its Meals That Matter campaign in December to bring people together and tackle rural isolation, particularly among older residents. The scheme aims to create warm, welcoming gatherings centred around good food and friendly conversation. Jamie Keeble, HECK! co-founder, said: “We started HECK! as a family business here in Yorkshire…
The event was held by David Wilson Homes at its Highgrove at Wynyard Park development on December 10, inviting families from Wynyard and the surrounding area to join in the seasonal festivities. The evening featured a live singer, a coffee cart, and a special visit from Santa Claus, who greeted children inside the show home…
Martin Wilson owner of M. Wilson & Co, sold his garage earlier this month after almost 52 years at the helm. The 71-year-old joined the industry at just 14 as an apprentice. Throughout his career, the mechanic built a loyal customer base in Darlington and has a reputation for hard work, often grafting long days…
Heuvel, founded a decade ago by Adam Hill and now described as a βsix-figure monster,β has become a leading name in hospitality branding and design in County Durham and beyond. Mr Hill said: “I’d worked for a few agencies and realised I could deliver far more value on my own. “So, I launched Heuvel with…
