County Durham care staff raise £463 for mental health charity
Staff from two County Durham care services raised £463 for The Listening Post through a football match, supporting youth mental health mentoring.
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£1,795 Grant Brings Inclusive Play to Sedgefield School
Sedgefield Primary School receives £1,795 grant from Banks Group for all-weather, inclusive play equipment, benefiting all pupils including those with disabilities.
Everflow Secures £44m Funding for UK Expansion
Everflow, a County Durham utilities provider, has secured £44m in funding from BGF and OakNorth to support UK expansion, create jobs, and drive digital transformation.
Banks Group Returns to Profit in 50th Year
County Durham's Banks Group returns to profit with turnover up to £43.4m, driven by mining, homes, and property divisions, while investing for future growth.
Vigilante Jailed for Ploughing Truck into Quad Bike
Declan Fahey deliberately rammed a stolen quad bike with his flatbed truck, causing a 16-year-old boy multiple fractures. He was jailed for 42 months.
Killer gets four more years for slashing inmate's neck
Convicted killer Donald Gaote-Oueyeya attacked John Henry Sayers in HMP Frankland, slashing his neck with a blade. He received an additional four-year sentence.
Gogglebox Star Ken Harwood Dies Aged 77
Ken Harwood, Gogglebox star from series 15-19, has died at 77 after a brief illness. Channel 4 will air a tribute on tonight's episode.
Victory Bells: Wartime Musical Event Supports SSAFA Durham
SSAFA Durham presents Victory Bells, a musical and storytelling production celebrating WWII, with proceeds supporting veterans and military families.
Kromek secures £8.8m in new orders amid global demand
Kromek, a County Durham radiation detection specialist, reports £8.8m in new orders and expects full-year revenues of £27.2m, driven by global demand despite supply chain disruptions.
Greencroft Bottling Profits Rise Despite Suez Canal Havoc
Greencroft Bottling saw profits rise to £2.78m despite Suez Canal disruption causing millions in penalties. Bosses also criticized a 'ridiculous tax' on the industry.
Government Backs North East Lithium Feasibility Study
Weardale Lithium secures government grant for a £700,000 feasibility study to extract lithium from geothermal brines in County Durham, aiming to create jobs and boost UK battery supply.
Bannatyne Group Sees Record Revenue, Plans Padel Expansion
Duncan Bannatyne's health club chain announces impressive financial results with revenue reaching nearly £158m and plans to invest in new padel courts across multiple UK locations in 2026.
Hargreaves to Get £10m from Tungsten West Agreement
County Durham industrial group Hargreaves Services will net £10 million in cash following a fundraising by Devon mining partner Tungsten West, accelerating payments from a previous mine sale.
Power Roll's Solar Film Tech Heads to Japan in Tokyo Gas Deal
County Durham solar innovator Power Roll signs a joint development agreement with Tokyo Gas, marking the first use of its lightweight perovskite solar films outside Europe, following a North East trade mission.
Tekmar Sees Record Orders Despite Revenue Drop
County Durham offshore engineering firm Tekmar reveals a slight revenue decline but highlights a record order book and strong progress under its Project Aurora growth strategy.
NB Tyres £500k Expansion Creates 13 Jobs in County Durham
County Durham's NB Tyres has invested nearly £500,000 to expand operations, opening two new service centres in Newcastle and Middlesbrough, and creating 13 permanent roles, bringing total staff to over 50.
Northern Lithium to Raise £3m Before £30m Fundraising
Northern Lithium plans to extract lithium from Ludwell Farm in County Durham, aiming to raise £3m now and £30m later this year to boost UK domestic production and reduce reliance on imports.
Drunk Driver Jailed for Hit-and-Run Death of Student
Liam Bowes consumed eight pints before killing Abigail Eggleston in a hit-and-run, then attempted to destroy evidence. He received a 12-year prison sentence.
Filtronic Expands UK Space Manufacturing with New Durham Base
Satellite communications firm Filtronic opens a multimillion-pound factory in County Durham, significantly expanding production capacity to support over £200m in annual revenue and strengthen the UK's position in critical space technologies.
Mother and Daughter Convicted for Neglect of 43 Animals
Kerry Anne Pickersgill and Ellie Newby sentenced after RSPCA and World Horse Welfare found 22 horses and 21 dogs in filthy conditions at their County Durham farm, with dead animals and severe suffering documented.
Former Mine Becomes Billingside Meadows Nature Reserve
A former surface mine in County Durham is being converted into a new nature reserve named Billingside Meadows, thanks to a land donation and funding from Banks Mining to Durham Wildlife Trust.
Tekmar Wins £4m European Offshore Wind Project
County Durham subsea specialist Tekmar lands a £4 million offshore wind contract, with revenue expected in 2026 and 2027, boosting its order book under Project Aurora.
Hargreaves CEO Steps Down After 20 Years Amid Strong Results
Gordon Banham will step down as CEO of Hargreaves Services in July, following over two decades of leadership. The announcement coincides with robust half-year results, showing significant revenue and profit growth driven by clean energy and environmental
Quorum Technology Acquired by Norwegian Firm Volue
County Durham IT infrastructure firm Quorum Technology has been acquired by Norwegian energy transition specialist Volue in a deal expected to boost recruitment and accelerate growth in the UK energy sector.
Ebac sees £4.9m loss but forecasts profitable future
County Durham appliance maker Ebac reports mounting losses after closing a production line but insists a turnaround is underway, with profitability expected from 2026. Read the full story.
Prima Cheese grows turnover and profit with factory investment
Family-run Prima Cheese reports a 5% turnover rise to £108.9m and a 7% profit increase, driven by multimillion-pound investments in its County Durham factory and a refreshed brand. Discover how the firm tops six million UK pizzas weekly.
MGL Group profits hit £27m on £171m turnover
County Durham's MGL Group reports strong growth with turnover reaching £171.3m and operating profit hitting £27m. The firm is investing in green tech and positioning for future success.
Pacifica Group sees turnover surge to £42.8m
North East appliance repair firm Pacifica Group posts strong revenue growth and expanded operations, despite widening operating losses. CEO Kevin Brown hails a 'year of progress'. Read the full financial results.
Filtronic wins £1.2m for satellite amplifier development
County Durham's Filtronic awarded £1.2m to build a high-power Ka-band amplifier, boosting next-gen satellite communications for in-flight WiFi and 5G. Read the full story.
Tekmar wins €8m offshore wind contract, outlook improves
County Durham's Tekmar Group secures an €8m contract for a major UK offshore wind farm, boosting its order backlog to £29m. CEO Richard Turner says the firm is on a much stronger footing than a year ago. Read the full update.
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