Category: Business

Emma Cherrington, who works at Active Chartered Financial Planners in Stockton, was shortlisted for Chartered Financial Planner of the Year at the Personal Finance Society’s (PFS) annual Personal Finance Awards in London. The PFS is the professional body for the financial planning sector and has more than 40,000 members across the UK. The awards celebrate…

Scott Bros, based in Haverton Hill, Billingham, has earned ENATS certification for its recycled sand, making it suitable for use in power infrastructure projects. The sand is produced at the company’s £6 million wash plant in South Bank, Middlesbrough. Peter Scott, director at Scott Bros, said: “We’re proud to be one of a few suppliers…

The study, Now and Next – The Finance Needs of the North East Tech Sector, was published by Dynamo North East CIC and presents three key recommendations to address funding challenges and unlock growth across the region’s tech industry. The findings were shaped by a recent Dynamo Leadership Forum, which brought together stakeholders from the…

Olivia Molyneux, a primary school pupil from Leeds, won HECK’s ‘design a sausage of your dreams’ competition over the summer and has since seen her winning flavour fly off the shelves. The competition, run by Yorkshire-based food company HECK, invited children from across the UK to design their own sausage, complete with drawings, names, and…

Don Robinson, described as a ‘self-made businessman, an entrepreneur and a philanthropist’ passed away yesterday (Thursday) aged 91. Don was involved in Flamingoland, Zoo and Marineland, Waterscene, It’s a Knockout and Mr Marvel’s Theme Park. He bought and successfully ran Scarborough’s Royal Opera House and became chairman of Scarborough Football Club and later, Hull City…

Aimee and Richard Bland say their decision to close ‘Curiositeas’ Play Café in the Queen Street Shopping Centre is one that has not been made lightly. Former mental health nurse Aimee and army veteran Richard set up the business in 2022 – which combines a café for parents and play area for little ones. Richard…

A new sign has appeared in the window of what was the former Gillian Arnold shop in Post House Wynd, with signage teasing “a truly magical experience”. Although very little information has been released on the new venture, the sign reads: “Opening soon! Kayden Rose Bridal – a brand-new bridal boutique.” A new sign has…

The demonstration took place at the Teesside Digital Trade Testbed, the UK’s first facility of its kind, which allows businesses to trial technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, geofencing, and digital identities in a real-world environment. It was organised by Teesside University, Tees Valley Combined Authority, Teesside Freeport, ICC United Kingdom, and the…

The Small Business Saturday UK roadshow be in Durham on Tuesday, November 11, as part of a month-long tour across the country to promote independent businesses and the people behind them. The campaign encourages consumers to shop small and support businesses in their communities. Michelle Ovens CBE, director of Small Business Saturday UK, said: “We…

Topshop shut all its high street stores back in 2021 after its parent company Arcadia fell into administration. The fashion retailer returned to the UK for the first time in four years in 2025, with products in Liberty in central London. Then in September, John Lewis revealed it will start selling Topshop products in 32…