Employment rate reaches record high as strong pay growth continues
The UK labour market is going from strength to strength, with the proportion of people in work now at a…
GAS recruitment drive fuels global expansion plans
A cost management specialist has kick-started the next phase of its recruitment drive to prepare for expansion into international markets.
Historic Housing and Planning Bill will transform generation rent into generation buy
New Housing and Planning Bill has been introduced to Parliament by the government.
Hate Crime Awareness Week 2015: letter from the Prime Minister
David Cameron calls for an end to "passive tolerance" as he backs Hate Crime Awareness week with a letter of…
Successful mindfulness project extended in schools
A pioneering project, which helps North East children develop essential life skills and coping strategies, has proved so successful it…
Materials Processing Institute boss is set to address conference in China
CHRIS McDonald, Managing Director at the Materials Processing Institute, will pass on his expert knowledge when he addresses delegates at…
Urgent SSI Motion to be put to full Council Tonight
A MOTION declaring Middlesbrough’s “unconditional support to the Redcar steelworkers and their families” will be put at tonight’s full Council…
Historic Newcastle Breweries Office Restored
SPACE Architects has been commissioned for the refurbishment of three adjoining buildings collectively known as the ‘Bruce Building’ in Newcastle’s…
North East can become an ‘innovation hotspot’ of Europe, conference told
The North East of England has what it takes to become known as one of the ‘innovation hotspots’ of Europe,…
Durham landlord plants the seed for local improvements
Thousands of flowers will burst into bloom across Durham thanks to a city centre partnership.
Review of children and young people’s public health services
A report on the future of health visitor and school nurse services in County Durham will be discussed by councillors…
Charges for (Brown Bin) Garden Waste Collections
SUNDERLAND City Council is introducing an annual £25 charge for fortnightly collections of garden waste.
Paths plan to be discussed
A three-year plan to improve public rights of way in County Durham is to be discussed by councillors.
Port lifted by local links
Port of Sunderland has strengthened links with a major North East manufacturer, after a significant infrastructure project paved the way…
Bishop Auckland plans to be heard by Cabinet
Cabinet will hear an update on the range of exciting plans for Bishop Auckland and how Durham County Council is…