Courtney McCarten, Author at North East Connected

Management consultancy firm strengthens its team

Teesside-based management consultancy firm, Focus on Success Ltd, has expanded its team with the appointment of a new associate director.

Midas Target £5 Million Goal After Boro Contract

Teesside cladding firm Midas is set to achieve its goal of a record £5 million turnover after sealing a series of major deals – including work to ensure the Riverside Stadium was ready for Middlesbrough Football Club’s long-awaited return to the Premier League.

Wellness For Cancer founder heads to leading North East spa

THE founder of a global organisation which trains the spa industry how to work with people affected by cancer is heading to the Spa at Ramside.

Still Time to Shell out on Oyster Festival Tickets

TICKETS are selling fast for a leading event on the North East’s social calendar which will raise vital funds for Butterwick Hospice Care.

People Power to Drive Law Firm’s Future Growth

A NORTH EAST law firm is fast tracking its plans for future expansion thanks to rapid departmental growth, which has seen an increase of 1,750 percent in less than a decade.

Cliff Lift receives Visit England accreditation

Saltburn’s Victorian Cliff Lift has been recognised as a Quality Visitor Attraction by VisitEngland after a recent inspection.

Volunteers Help Tackle Alien Invaders at Derwent Reservoir

A partnership between Northumbrian Water and Durham Wildlife Trust is helping to keep “alien invader” plant life at bay around a County Durham reservoir.

New Flags Raise Market Profile

New flutter flags are helping to raise the profile of Hambleton District Council run markets.

Green Flags Place Town’s Parks Amongst the Best in Britain

DON’T just take our word for it…

Middlesbrough’s magnificent seven parks and open spaces have yet again landed the prestigious Green Flag seal of approval.

Golfers urged to sign up for Hospice Fundraiser

CHARITY golfers are returning to the fairways for an annual event that has raised close to £200,000 for charity.

Ingleby Barwick Residents to be asked about New Leisure Facilty

PEOPLE living in and around Ingleby Barwick are being invited to share their views about a new multi-million pound leisure centre, library and customer service point for the town.

Workwear Warehouse is Centre of Attention

The Workwear Warehouse, the first of a planned chain of North-East stores, has opened in Middlesbrough’s Cleveland Centre, offering quality workwear to local businesses and the general public.

Couples Tees Pride 10K Challenge Putting MS on the Run

GROUND-breaking research has inspired one local couple to hit the road for this year’s Taylor Wimpey Tees Pride 10k.

Lady Boys of Bangkok at Middlesbrough Theatre

NERGETIC, exotic, eclectic and completely unpredictable – those sensationally glamorous Lady Boys of Bangkok are ready to whoop it up in Middlesbrough for the first time with a dazzling new production of the country’s most popular touring cabaret show.

SAFC Ladies Show Their Support for Snowdogs

Players from one of the North East’s leading football teams took a break from training to meet the youngsters who have inspired a major art initiative.

Premier League Project Ensured Boro Were Ready for Big Kick-off

A Teesside partnership has completed a prestigious project at Middlesbrough FC’s Riverside Stadium after diversifying from the offshore industry due to the downturn in the oil and gas sector.

Student heads for Aussie Outback after securing place at vet college

ANIMAL-LOVING student Ben Walker is destined to go a long way in life after success in his A-levels. 

Percentage of North East pupils securing university places hits new high

SCHOOLS NorthEast, the representative body for all 1,250 schools across the region, today welcomed news that more pupils than ever have been accepted on university courses.

Hundreds of Job Opportunities at Career Fair

Job seekers are invited to find out about more than 1,000 employment opportunities at an event in North Tyneside.

Inspired Producers Attract Thousands to North Shields Festival

Local food and drink producers, who attracted thousands of people to North Shields at the weekend, have spoken about their very different inspirations.

Sweet dreams are made of this!

The Outlet Centre for Newcastle, Royal Quays has ensured its customers sleep easy as it welcomes the arrival of Dreams.

Local Food Goes Global at the Curing House

MIDDLESBROUGH’S very own charcuterie expert Peter Walker and his head chef Joe Taylor are linking an ancient craft with modern-day flavours to satisfy a demand for locally produced food.

Hospice Hosts First Outdoor Cinema

A HUGE outdoor cinema screen is set to take over Chester-le-Street Cricket Club on Saturday, 24 September and two classic movies will be shown.

Hats off to spectacular Ladies’ & Gents’ Evening

Thousands of racegoers from across the region turned out over the bank holiday weekend to experience Teesside’s social highlight of the racing calendar.

Newcastle Leisure Group to Breathe new life into York Venue

A NORTH East hotel and bar operator has announced the successful acquisition of the popular café bar known as “The Parish”, which operates from an 11th century property on the corner of North Street and Micklegate, York, retaining all 17 staff.

Unearthing Secrets of the Past at Auckland Castle

The fruitful history of one of County Durham’s greatest landmarks is being uncovered
as part of a major research project.

North Yorkshire’s rural roads get summertime boost

North Yorkshire County Council will this month complete its largest roads surface dressing programme ever.

New-look Seafront Toilets open following Revamp

Seafront toilets which have served beach-goers for more than six decades have reopened following a welcome makeover.

20th work anniversary celebrated at Ingleby Care Home

FLOWERS, chocolates and cake marked the 20th work anniversary of Ingleby Care Home worker Judy Wilson.

Great British High Street Awards

Collaborating with Stockton Council we have entered Stockton High Street in the Great British High Street of the Year Awards, in the Rising Star Category, the submission is going to focus on the High Street redevelopment with a specific focus on Stockton being an Events Town and how the redevelopment, collaboration with businesses and future plans have a focus on a varied and detailed events programme.

Coast & Country helps tidy up local community

Coast & Country has helped to spruce up a local community by hosting a Community Litter Pick in the Bankfields area.

Northern ‘Sole’ at The Bowes Museum

Sneaker culture kickstarts an event which brings design, street style, photography, fashion and creativity all under one roof on Saturday 17th September 2016.

Miller Homes Offers Something Sweet for Buyers This Summer

WITH the Great British Bake Off returning to our screens this week (Wednesday 24 August) Miller Homes is helping buyers get into the ready-steady-bake spirit.

Northern Hill Farmers Launch New Partnership to Shape the Future

A proposal to create a panel to represent farmers from England’s northern uplands has been formally adopted by the board of the Northern Upland Chain Local Nature Partnership (NUCLNP).

International HR Leader Joins Hambleton Business

A Stokesley-based professional development training business has teamed up with one of the UK’s leading authorities on HR to assist with its courses.

Redcar Beach Hosting Top Events

REDCAR beach is hosting two top events this weekend including Get Loose on the Beach featuring star BBC Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong.

Blackfriars Fuels up the Toon Army with Championship Lunch

A Newcastle restaurant is planning a hearty three-course feast for Geordie footie fans to ‘wolf down’ ahead of NUFC’s home clash with Wolves, and thereafter for almost every home game.

Team GB Triathlete Appeals for Help for Mexico Event

A KEEN athlete, forced to avoid contact sports by his haemophilia but now flourishing in triathlon, has been selected to represent his country at an international competition.

Winner of BBC Best Part-time Band Contest Appearing at Northumberland Festival

A three-day festival of music, food and beer returns at the weekend to one of the North East’s most popular beauty spots.

Nursery Uses Spectacular Summer of Culture to Inspire Children’s Education

A nursery is using Durham’s spectacular summer of culture to teach children about the history and heritage of their local community.

Students can Join Virtual Chat for Degree Information

Students who are yet to secure a place at University are being reminded not to panic as it is still not too late to apply.

Bus Depot Welcomes New Operations Manager

Stagecoach North East in South Shields has welcomed a new operations manager to oversee the everyday running of the depot, following the retirement of long serving manager Brian Sleightholme.

Most Education’s Successful 7th World Youth Exchange 2016 “Bridging West and East” Global Youth Project

Roberta Blackman Woods, Member of Parliament for Durham City, and Councillor Mike Dixon, Vice-Chairman of Durham County Council, endorsed and supported a community youth project from Most Education, which brought international recognition to Durham City and put it on the world stage of youth collaboration.

Author: Courtney McCarten

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