Cheryl Spears, sales director at Lucid Technology Solutions, recommends all companies must consider obtaining the cyber essentials certification. Cyber essentials protects against 80% of common cyber threats. The MOD has mandated that all suppliers and subcontractors have the certification in place to work with them and other public services...

“I am more grateful than I can say and thank them from the bottom of my heart for everything they did and all with such gentleness and professionalism.” “We really are very grateful to you and cannot stress how much of a difference it has made to us this week just knowing we’re not alone in these worrying times.” These are just two...

Businesses in County Durham are being encouraged to seek financial support after nearly 7,500 grants were paid out totalling almost £83m. Durham County Council is inviting local companies to apply for Business Support Grants to ease the financial burden they may be facing during the coronavirus pandemic, where they meet the government’s...

Nearly 300 horse racing lovers swapped the paddocks for their pads as they took part in a virtual ‘day out’ that raised £1,000 for charity. Sunday morning pub side the Iron Horse FC organised the second ‘Isolation Race Day’ among players and their friends on Sunday (April 19). Scroll down to see a gallery of pictures from the big...

Newton Aycliffe-based global phenomenon Crafter’s Companion has been recognised with another major award. The crafting giant has been given a Queen's Award for Enterprise for International Trade, an accolade the company will hold for five years. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are highly prestigious, with only a small selection of...

The Office of Durham Police, Crime & Victims’ Commissioner (ODPCVC) are working with American company Elucd to use innovative technology to improve engagement and understand what the communities across County Durham and Darlington are in relation to policing. They are the first organisation in Europe to partner with Elucd. The technology...

Holidays and trips have been cancelled across the board since the coronavirus pandemic began. And as the UK continues to be in the grip of a lockdown, many summer holidays that were planned are now looking doubtful. But when will we be able to travel abroad again? Here is a round-up of the current advice and travel information. Is it...

Garden waste services in County Durham will now be able to go ahead with changes to collection dates after they were initially postponed due to coronavirus. Last month, Durham County Council had to postpone garden waste collections in order to maintain its essential refuse and recycling services during the Covid-19 outbreak. After reviewing...

Thrive is delighted to be sharing its mojo with a succession of well-received social media and digital marketing workshops in recent months. As a long-standing digital marketing agency, Thrive has long held the key to the secrets of the world of social media management, engagement and advertising, with numerous Aycliffe Business Park-based...

Students from Greenfield Community College have earned many sporting achievements over the last few months, and despite the school closure due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the school is celebrating a good year for sports. Greenfield Community College run an extended programme of lunchtime and after-school opportunities with a diverse range of...