Former speed merchant still cutting quite a dash

OFF AND ON DUTY: Bespoke tailor John Blades who still retains a passion for fast cars

12:43pm Wednesday 5th December 2012

AFIRM shake of the hand on an agreed price that is not greedy has been the business foundation for John Blades, the bespoke tailor now celebrating his 50th year in business.

I’m deaf, so don’t shout

11:34am Wednesday 28th November 2012

DAVID HUGILL, 46, is a deaf and blind community support worker for Darlington Borough Council.

Martin gets hands-on in timely profession

SECONDHAND EXPERT: Valuer Martin Dunn studies an 18-carat gold oyster perpetual, day date, Rolex

11:54am Wednesday 21st November 2012

IF you have ever wondered if that old watch gathering dust in a drawer might be worth a few bob, then a chat with Martin Dunn might be in order.

Bow wow wow factor

CANINE INSPIRATION: Wendy Prosser with Tinkerbell

11:16am Wednesday 14th November 2012

WENDY PROSSER, 49, who lives in Dormanstown, near Middlesbrough, is a professional dress-maker, who has produced a line of clothes for pets, including dogs and horses WHAT made you think of making clothes for dogs?

Bling your bike

Bling your bike

6:00am Wednesday 7th November 2012

Ever wondered what it’s like to be... a bike blinger?

Lynda helping to shed light on soldiers’ role

BUSY ROLE: Lynda Powell outside the museum

10:41am Wednesday 24th October 2012

HOW did you become a museum curator?

From Basra to Spennymoor

A DIFFERENT FRONTLINE: Michael McCabe, whose training and experience is giving him a head start with his recently launched risk management business

11:22am Wednesday 10th October 2012

MICHAEL McCABE, 30, from Spennymoor, County Durham, is taking his experience of safeguarding troops in war zones to provide cutting-edge security services to companies.

Ever wondered what it's like to be a...voiceover artist

VOICEOVER ARTIST: Emma Hignett

10:12am Wednesday 3rd October 2012

EMMA Hignett's voice is hard to avoid. Her announcements on London's buses make sure the capital's six million commuters and tourists don't miss their stops.

Ever wondered what it's like to...help children be better citizens?

David Foster teaches children about citizenship

8:00am Wednesday 26th September 2012

Deputy Business Editor Lauren Pyrah takes a look at the unconventional, alternative or down right difficult careers in the region's economy. This week she speaks to David Foster, 48, who works for Fabrick Housing as a Peer Kids programme co-ordinator.

Ever wondered what it's like to be an... auctioneer?

PERSONAL SERVICES: David Elstob, of Thomas Watson Auctioneers

10:00am Wednesday 12th September 2012

Business isn't always about boardrooms, briefings and black coffee. So, in tribute to the North-East men and women who take a more unusual approach to enterprise, Deputy Business Editor Lauren Pyrah takes a look at the unconventional, alternative or down right difficult careers in the region's economy.



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