* Seaham Hall Hotel and Serenity Spa, owned by Tom's Companies, has boosted its events team on the sales side with the appointment of CLARE MOOR as Events Sales Manager.

Clare, 24, joins from the Malmaison Hotel Newcastle, where she worked as sales executive for five years.

Her role focuses on driving the events business for Seaham Hall Hotel, promoting the hotel and spa and establishing the property as a major venue for corporate and leisure events in the North.