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Latest Darlington business news covering key developments across Darlington, Durham, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough and the wider North East region. Includes activity across industry, property, retail, technology and professional services, with investment trends, business growth, economic updates and business updates from across the regional business sector.

North East charity celebrates 20 years of ‘Clown Doctors’ bringing laughter to children in hospital
The pioneering programme that has brought laughter, comfort and emotional support to thousands of children in hospital across the North East is celebrating a major…

Magnet Joins The BMF
Magnet, one of the UK’s leading kitchen specialists, has joined the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation), further strengthening the trade body’s presence in this category.

youngsRPS Announces Associate Director Promotions to Strengthen Future Leadership
youngsRPS, a property consultancy firm working across the rural, residential, commercial and development sectors in Northern England and Yorkshire, has appointed seven Associate Directors, marking…

Bernicia Foundation supports Hexham Rowing Duo’s Team GB hopes
The Bernicia Foundation is proud to support two of Northumberland’s brightest young rowing athletes, Emma Nicholson and Esme Pugh (16), teammates at Hexham Rowing Club.

Premcor Secures Planning for Major Rossington Employment Site
Premcor Estates has secured planning permission for its 43-acre Mode 18 development at Rossington, near Doncaster, marking a major milestone for the long-planned regeneration of…

£10,000 Grant from Bernicia Foundation Enabled Literacy Support for Adults in Cramlington
Bringing Words to Life, a North East literacy charity, has helped dozens of vulnerable adult learners in Northumberland improve their reading and writing skills with…

NEPO Strengthens Strategic Capability with New Appointments
North East-based procurement organisation, NEPO, has further strengthened its team with two key appointments, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to innovative, high-impact procurement solutions for the…

NEPO Strengthens Strategic Capability with New Appointments
North East-based procurement organisation, NEPO, has further strengthened its team with two key appointments, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to innovative, high-impact procurement solutions for the…

ENATS Certification Triggers Solar Farm Surge for Scott Bros’ Recycled Sand
Recycling specialists Scott Bros have seen demand soar for their recycled sand following the award of ENATS certification, a key industry standard for materials used…

Bernicia appoints new Executive Director of Communities
As it puts the final pieces of its next corporate strategy in place, Bernicia is expanding and strengthening its executive team with the appointment of…

Ruck Engineering and Northumbrian Water advance clean-tech partnership with zero-emission pressure washer installation
Industrial cleaning specialist Ruck Engineering has strengthened its 25-year relationship with Northumbrian Water with the installation of a new zero-emission hot pressure washer system at…

North East Tax Expert Urges Caution Ahead Of The 2025 Budget
One of the North’s leading independent accountancy and business advisory firms, Clive Owen LLP, which has offices in Darlington, York, Durham, Middlesbrough and Newcastle, is…

New Era for 186 Property Solutions as MP Officially Opens Refurbished Headquarters
186 Property Solutions has officially opened its newly refurbished headquarters in Darlington, with local MP Lola McEvoy cutting the ribbon to mark another milestone in…

Clive Owen LLP toasts successful first year in Newcastle
Clive Owen LLP, one of the North’s leading independent accountancy and business advisory firms, is celebrating a successful first year on Tyneside, with plans for…

My Property Box Expands Portfolio With Acquisition of Two North East Letting Agencies
BGF-backed estate agency group My Property Box has strengthened its position in the North East property market with the acquisition of two County Durham letting…

NEPO Framework Accelerates Development of North East as UK Offshore Wind Hub
New College Durham and The Wind Academy have joined forces through NEPO’s External Training solution to deliver specialist offshore wind turbine training tailored for the…

Clive Owen LLP Retains Prestigious Workplace Accreditations
Clive Owen LLP has once again demonstrated its commitment to colleague wellbeing and engagement by retaining its Great Place to Work® (GPTW) Certification™ and being…

Darlington firm restores trust and transforms IT operations for national fire safety company
A Darlington-based IT provider has rescued a national fire safety specialist from spiralling tech issues, restoring performance, confidence and peace of mind.

Climate tech start-up secures rapid investment to solve UK’s heat pump aftercare gap
A North East climate tech start-up has secured half of its £250,000 pre-seed raise just weeks after launch, with investors backing its mission to tackle…