Premier Forest Products, a leader in the UK’s timber and timber products industry, has announced another acquisition with the purchase of North-East Sheets & Panels Ltd. (NESP). Established in 1998,…
Category: Durham
New College Durham students move into £8.9m ‘T.H.E Hub’ built by Esh Construction
The brand-new facility is an extension of the college’s Framwellgate Moor Campus. Work on a two-storey collaborative and integrated learning space at New College Durham is now complete. Named T.H.E.…
The Banks Group Records £36m Operating Profit After Strong Performance Across All Business Areas
County Durham-headquartered renewable energy, property development and mining firm The Banks Group is making strong progress across all its business areas after more than doubling its operating profit over its…
RSPCA rescues ‘Skinniest’ dog ever seen alive after finding him dumped in Yorkshire street
Lucas had 98% fur loss due to untreated condition but is now on the mend The RSPCA is appealing for information after the skinniest dog a rescuer has ever seen…
Banks Homes Investing In County Durham With New West Rainton Housing Project
Regional housebuilder Banks Homes has chosen its home county as the location for its first large-scale residential development. The County Durham-headquartered firm is set to build up to 150 new…
County Durham Service Praised by Care Quality Commission
A specialist residential service in County Durham which supports individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs is celebrating after the Care Quality Commission recognised the culture of “high quality, person-centred…
Durham Online MBA Ranked #1 Value for Money in the UK and Europe, and #2 Globally for ESG by the Financial Times
The Online MBA Programme at Durham University Business School has been recognised amongst the best in the world by the Financial Times in its annual Global Online MBA Ranking. The report, published today,…
Barley Fields Primary School converts to an academy and joins Prince Regent Street Trust
Barley Fields Primary School, based in Ingleby Barwick in Stockton-on-Tees, has completed its conversion to academy status and joined Prince Regent Street Trust, a successful primary-only multi-academy trust (MAT) also…
Buy a luxury home with a castle attached
LOVERS OF luxury can now set up home at one of the most prestigious addresses in the North East. For 10 centuries Lambton Park – just 15 minutes from Durham…
Durham Mental Health Service rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission
A Durham hospital which provides care for women with mental health needs has been rated ‘Good’ by the regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with inspectors praising the respectful and…