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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
National Highways slashes the speed limit to 50mph on the A1(M) in County Durham for essential overnight bridge inspections. Plan your journey now.