Local firm Ebac awarded Regional Growth funding
A local company is one of 25 businesses in the North East to be awarded funding from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund.
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Shildon bank petition presented in House of Commons
A petition containing 400 signatures from Shildon residents has been presented by a local MP in the House of Commons. The Shildon branch of HSBC closed last week, and the petition calls on HSBC to reconsider their decision.
Open day for prospective Sunderland students
University of Sunderland gives students a chance to see courses, facilities and experiences
Students dance for Save the Children
School pupils from Bishop Auckland have taken part in a five hour fundraising dance, raising over £1,000 for charity.
Premier League Snooker coming to Spennymoor
A leisure centre in Spennymoor is preparing to welcome snooker stars this November.
Bradley determined to make it five out of five
A boxing star from Sedgefield will hope to remain unbeaten when he enters the ring in Manchester in November.
Shildon welcomes transatlantic sisters of Mallard
The transatlantic sisters of the world’s fastest steam locomotive Mallard are on display to the British public for the first time at Locomotion in Shildon.
Sport stars celebrated at glamorous awards show
Local sport stars and volunteers have been rewarded at a glamorous awards ceremony at Bishop Auckland’s Town Hall.
Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases…Especially in Our Schools
Dr Rob Hicks explains why children seem to pick up so many cold and flu bugs when they return to school and how you can avoid this
Leroy Allan From Fabrik Events
Young entrepreneur Leroy Allan talks about his business venture, Fabrik Events, which aims to provide club nights for the Under 16’s across the UK.