With the safe transport of goods and services high on the list of priorities in today’s climate, Logico have accessed the North East Business Support Fund to help build a brand to match their expertise across the transport industry. Logico – the brand name of Logico NE – have accessed grant support from business support agency NBSL via...

A special ‘drive-thru’ service has enabled the families of more than a hundred babies born in County Durham to register their births. Local authorities were forced to suspend birth registrations in March in response to Government guidance on preventing the spread of coronavirus. Changes to the rules mean that councils are now able to...

Councils across the North-East have joined forces to write to the region’s MPs amid an estimated £272m shortfall in government coronavirus financial support. The Association of North East Councils (ANEC), which comprises all 12 of the region’s local authorities, has today written to all MPs in the North East calling on the government to...

Students in Years 10 and 11 at UTC South Durham are celebrating the results of the UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge they participated in earlier this year. The UK Maths Trust runs the annual competition which tests students on their mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency. Competitors achieve Bronze, Silver, or Gold...

Renee Glover, believed to be the oldest woman in Darlington, marked her 106th birthday with 587 cards and special celebrations at her care home in Darlington. Before the big day, Renee’s five-generation family launched an appeal for local people to send her cards to mark the occasion as lockdown had impacted other plans, hoping for 106 of...

More than 30 apprenticeship vacancies at a North East local authority will offer new career opportunities for people looking to earn as they learn. Durham County Council is recruiting apprentices across a wide range of occupations, with roles available from entry-level to degree-level apprenticeships. People have until Sunday 19 July to...

Those worried about career and job prospects in the wake of lockdown will find a beacon of hope and learning on Aycliffe Business Park. Communicators Training Associates are based in Technology House but with their classrooms temporarily closed until lockdown is eased, they have returned to their online roots. After many years’ experience...

The armed forces will be celebrated by the region’s largest local authority this week with its annual flag raising. Armed Forces Day takes place on Saturday, June 27, and is a special salute to those who served, or who have served, in our armed forces. Although the coronavirus pandemic has meant some events can no longer go ahead, Durham...

Tekmar Group has appointed Steven Rossiter as its new chief technology officer. Rossiter is the founder and managing director of AgileTek Engineering, which is part of Newton Aycliffe-based Tekmar Group. Tekmar says the newly-created position of CTO underlines the group’s commitment to its technology-driven goals and will draw on Steve’s...

Employees across County Durham will soon be able to access more mental health support in the workplace. Durham County Council has commissioned and funded a two-year employee assistance programme for small and medium sized businesses and voluntary and community sector organisations with fewer than 250 employees. This work-based intervention...