Henry makes scrubs and masks to support healthcare workers
In national Volunteers’ Week, Henry Bushell is a great example of the enormous contribution young people make to help others…
Reading students find themselves on the same magical page
PUPILS have become curiouser and curiouser as they strive to improve their reading with a classic tale. Alice in Wonderland…
Derek plans for retirement having restored the sparkle to 12,500 ovens
One of the region’s most established home service franchises is being offered for sale. Derek Lancaster, who runs oven valeting…
The Entrepreneurs’ Forum Entrepreneurs’ Forum announces £20k fundraising challenge
The Entrepreneurs’ Forum aims to celebrate its 20th anniversary by raising £20,000 for a host of good causes. Founded by…
North East experiences annual 5.9 per cent rise in house values, government data reveals
The value of North East homes jumped by almost 6 per cent, despite the region recording one of the country’s…
Record sales at County Durham estate agent
A County Durham estate agent has recorded its best ever year of selling, beating its nearest competitor by nearly 100.…
Good school does it by the book
STAFF and pupils proved they are on the same page when it comes to reading after scoring a hat-trick of…
Three new solicitors bring wealth of experience to North-East law firm
AN EXPANDING North-East law firm has appointed three new solicitors as it continues to invest in its full range of…
Appliance of science wins school award
CHILDREN have their eyes on the skies after their school picked up a prestigious award for science. The Primary Science…
Bike ride wheels in the cash for hospice
TWO project engineers have turned to pedal power to raise much-needed funds for a hospice. Alex Metcalfe, 28, and Connor…
New manager takes the lead at PR e-commerce site
An award-winning PR and marketing service has taken on a dedicated manager to capitalise on its recent success. Pay-as-Hugo, part…
Law firm grows its own talent by appointing new partner
ONE of the North East’s longest-established law firms has strengthened its team by appointing a new partner from within its…
Santas slay the bad weather as they tackle hospice annual run
HUNDREDS of soggy Santas endured freezing conditions and lashing rain to raise much-needed funds for a hospice that is fighting…
Hospice casts light on the gloom
A UNIQUE ceremony cast light on the gloom as a hospice encouraged a community to remember their loved ones. For…
Children’s author inspires pupils to open a creative chapter of their lives
A FORMER teacher, encouraged to become a writer by eminent author Michael Morpurgo, has been helping school children open a…