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More than 100 new bus drivers are set to be trained in the North East by provider Realise

More than 100 new bus drivers to be trained in North East under funded scheme

Fourteen workers at a Darlington machinery depot have lost their jobs after a major UK business entered administration, prompting concern from local councillors.

Fourteen workers at a Darlington machinery depot have lost their jobs after a major UK business entered administration, prompting concern from local councillors.

Darlington councillors react to ‘devastating’ loss of 14 jobs after firm collapses

Restaurant Pine, located at Vallum Farm, earned the VERiFAIR Standard for its workplace culture and policies

Restaurant Pine, located at Vallum Farm, earned the VERiFAIR Standard for its workplace culture and policies

Michelin-starred Northumberland restaurant wins workplace award

A new apprenticeship scheme launched in Redcar and Cleveland is offering hands-on training in home care

A new apprenticeship scheme launched in Redcar and Cleveland is offering hands-on training in home care

New care apprenticeships offer career route for neurodivergent people on Teesside

Jo Boyd from Bishop Auckland College and PCC Joy Allen

Jo Boyd from Bishop Auckland College and PCC Joy Allen

'No laughing matter' warning issued over potentially deadly risks of nitrous oxide

Alan Strickland, MP for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor, visited the Spennymoor headquarters of Learning Curve Group

Alan Strickland, MP for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor, visited the Spennymoor headquarters of Learning Curve Group

MP backs apprenticeships as first step to work at County Durham training firm visit

Nursing Team on Ward 18 at Bishop Auckland Hospital

Nursing Team on Ward 18 at Bishop Auckland Hospital

Patients praise 'brilliant' care and facilities at Bishop Auckland Hospital

KUP 747 at Wembley with Bishop Auckland in the 1950s

KUP 747 at Wembley with Bishop Auckland in the 1950s

‘The Eden always gets through’ - Remembering County Durham’s famous red buses

The North East timber landmark that once helped power the world with coal

Huntcliff Guibal Fan House, Saltburn

Huntcliff Guibal Fan House, Saltburn

The strange coastal landmark that helped keep Cleveland miners safe underground

Students during the immersive suite bowling exercise at the Health and Social Care Academy Hartlepool

Students during the immersive suite bowling exercise at the Health and Social Care Academy Hartlepool

Students step into world of NHS careers at immersive Hartlepool hospital event

The pitheap looming above the Plantation rows in Trimdon Grange in 1969

The pitheap looming above the Plantation rows in Trimdon Grange in 1969

‘It couldn’t happen here’ - Aberfan tragedy prompted County Durham pitheap fears

Louise Kennedy with her new book Mind the Generation Gap: How Gen Z Is Changing the Future of Work

Louise Kennedy with her new book Mind the Generation Gap: How Gen Z Is Changing the Future of Work

North East author challenges myths about Generation Z in new workplace book

Northern Perspectives' view of the leadmining landscape at Nenthead

Northern Perspectives' view of the leadmining landscape at Nenthead

NORTHERN PERSPECTIVES

Drone reveals remarkable remains of 1,000 years of lead mining in the Pennines

A major international tourism push, under The Great North banner, is underway to attract visitors from India to the North of England

A major international tourism push, under The Great North banner, is underway to attract visitors from India to the North of England

Cultural attractions

North of England targets £1.5bn Indian tourism market in major campaign

The Stitcher, filmed in Durham and directed by Dean Midas, has become the filmmaker’s most successful project to date

The Stitcher, filmed in Durham and directed by Dean Midas, has become the filmmaker’s most successful project to date

Horror film The Stitcher shot entirely on mobile phone in Durham hits 120,000 views

Jane Ruffer at Auckland Tower

Jane Ruffer at Auckland Tower

Cultural attractions

Bishop Auckland visitor campaign sparks surge in ticket sales and revenue

Neil Heseltine, of Hill Top Farm, Malham, was announced as the winner of the 2026 Living Landscapes Award

Neil Heseltine, of Hill Top Farm, Malham, was announced as the winner of the 2026 Living Landscapes Award

Yorkshire Dales farmer recognised for inspiring next generation at awards

The online retailer sold

The online retailer sold

UK furniture company closes after 12 years as it enters voluntary liquidation

Workers celebrate as the real Living Wage is rising to £14.10 an hour across the UK and £15.45 in London.

Workers celebrate as the real Living Wage is rising to £14.10 an hour across the UK and £15.45 in London.

National Living Wage

Workers celebrate Real Living Wage rise to £27k a year for full time hours

East Durham College has been named an Approved Skills Delivery Partner as part of a major new adult education scheme

East Durham College has been named an Approved Skills Delivery Partner as part of a major new adult education scheme

East Durham College to help adults retrain under £250m skills scheme

Luftavia operated at major UK airports, including London Heathrow, Manchester, and Birmingham.

Luftavia operated at major UK airports, including London Heathrow, Manchester, and Birmingham.

Aircraft maintenance firm serving major UK airports enters liquidation after 11 years

Pneuride ceased trading in early September after nearly 20 years in business.

Pneuride ceased trading in early September after nearly 20 years in business.

55 jobs lost as UK automotive engineering firm enters administration after 20 years

Businesses are exploring whether custom software could offer greater flexibility and more control over their operations.

Businesses are exploring whether custom software could offer greater flexibility and more control over their operations.

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Why more UK businesses are turning to custom software in 2026

Whorlton suspension bridge is formally reopened last Friday

Whorlton suspension bridge is formally reopened last Friday

Cows, collapses and Churchill - the remarkable story of a pioneering Teesdale bridge

North Yorkshire TV chef issues calls for hospitality VAT cut ahead of Budget

Boy who watched Jarrow March set off returns for anniversary 90 years later aged 96

'The Men of Steel' near the Stadium of Light

'The Men of Steel' near the Stadium of Light

How football keeps Teesside and Wearside’s industrial past alive

Steve Walton (left), Cummins’ Regional Facilities Director, with Dominic Dickinson, GMI’s Regional Director for the North East at the steel signing ceremony

Steve Walton (left), Cummins’ Regional Facilities Director, with Dominic Dickinson, GMI’s Regional Director for the North East at the steel signing ceremony

First steel goes up at new 282,000 sq ft Darlington logistics facility

South Durham team Investing in Children Membership Award

South Durham team Investing in Children Membership Award

Three County Durham children's mental health teams recognised with award

Alex Knight of Stemazing talking to the audience at Space North East England’s September Cascade event.

Alex Knight of Stemazing talking to the audience at Space North East England’s September Cascade event.

Women shaping North East space and technology celebrated at County Durham event

Philip Probert, director of biologicss, RNA and MMIC at the Centre for Process Innovation in Darlington.

Philip Probert, director of biologicss, RNA and MMIC at the Centre for Process Innovation in Darlington.

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Innovation and progress

'Our success depends on our suppliers ' Nick Horn, supply chain leader at Cummins

'Our success depends on our suppliers ' Nick Horn, supply chain leader at Cummins

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Every link in the chain is vital

Inside the public inquiry into Taylor Wimpey's plan for up to 600 homes near Green Lane, Yarm, held at Dunedin House, Thornaby. Picture: LDR.

Inside the public inquiry into Taylor Wimpey's plan for up to 600 homes near Green Lane, Yarm, held at Dunedin House, Thornaby. Picture: LDR.

Yarm homes public inquiry officers’ advice ‘did not match local knowledge of roads’

Frances Smiles, Northumberland Wildlife Trust Community Events Coordinator, with Nigel Green, Northumberland Wildlife Trust Volunteer with his Land Trust Award

Frances Smiles, Northumberland Wildlife Trust Community Events Coordinator, with Nigel Green, Northumberland Wildlife Trust Volunteer with his Land Trust Award

North East conservation volunteer inspired by rainy dog walk gets national award

The Pioneering Care Centre’s (PCC) garden won second place in the 2026 Great Aycliffe Town Council Best Community Garden Awards

The Pioneering Care Centre’s (PCC) garden won second place in the 2026 Great Aycliffe Town Council Best Community Garden Awards

Newton Aycliffe community garden celebrates success in town awards

More than 1,000 babies have taken part in a pioneering genetic research study at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough

More than 1,000 babies have taken part in a pioneering genetic research study at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough

More than 1,000 North East babies join pioneering genetic study

Barbara Spooner MBE, chief executive of Digital Safety CIC

Barbara Spooner MBE, chief executive of Digital Safety CIC

North East schools warned cyber security is now a safeguarding priority

Progress Under Pressure: Health, which focuses on the North East, is calling for greater diversity in NHS leadership

Progress Under Pressure: Health, which focuses on the North East, is calling for greater diversity in NHS leadership

North East health leaders call for greater diversity at top of NHS

The charity's work includes providing affordable food through its network of Eco Shops, delivering energy and affordable warmth advice

The charity's work includes providing affordable food through its network of Eco Shops, delivering energy and affordable warmth advice

Middlesbrough charity changes name after expanding work across Tees Valley

Professor Mark Simpson, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Teesside University

Professor Mark Simpson, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Teesside University

Teesside University appoints former student as new vice-chancellor

L-R: Kevin Shanks and Dawid Zochowski, of Go North East

L-R: Kevin Shanks and Dawid Zochowski, of Go North East

Go North East bus drivers named among best in country at national contest

Lumley Pharmacy in County Durham has been sold to an experienced group operator

Lumley Pharmacy in County Durham has been sold to an experienced group operator

Busy County Durham pharmacy snapped up by growing regional operator

Hayley Beckinsale launched Chapter 13 on Frederick Street in Sunderland city centre on July 13, following a 16-year career in nursing

Hayley Beckinsale launched Chapter 13 on Frederick Street in Sunderland city centre on July 13, following a 16-year career in nursing

Former nurse swaps scrubs for stories with new Sunderland bookshop

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has seen its Bridge 42 Appeal raise £400,000 for urgent repairs

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has seen its Bridge 42 Appeal raise £400,000 for urgent repairs

More than £400,000 for urgent bridge repairs raised by North Yorkshire railway

Dr William Thompson, who spent decades transforming cancer care, has retired after nearly 40 years of service

Dr William Thompson, who spent decades transforming cancer care, has retired after nearly 40 years of service

North East radiologist who pioneered breast imaging retires after 38 years

Federico Trulli, owner of Angelo’s Ristorante, who was one of the original restaurants still involved in Sunderland Restaurant Week

Federico Trulli, owner of Angelo’s Ristorante, who was one of the original restaurants still involved in Sunderland Restaurant Week

Sunderland Restaurant Week marks 10 years with deals at more than 50 venues

Tammy Firth, adult education manager at Learning & Skills, with David Thomas, chief officer, at Furbd

Tammy Firth, adult education manager at Learning & Skills, with David Thomas, chief officer, at Furbd

New Darlington scheme offers refurbished devices to adult learners

Ben Anderson, director of population health at the ICB

Ben Anderson, director of population health at the ICB

Thousands urged to get free flu vaccine across North East and North Cumbria

Tom Hixon, who started work at Bill Plant Driving School in Ripon 17 years ago, now leads a key department at the company

Tom Hixon, who started work at Bill Plant Driving School in Ripon 17 years ago, now leads a key department at the company

Teenager who started at North Yorkshire driving school now leads key department

The graphene being laid at Locke Road.

The graphene being laid at Locke Road.

East Cleveland council among first in UK to use new road resurfacing technology

Nova Pangaea’s demo plant on Teesside

Nova Pangaea’s demo plant on Teesside

North East firm reaches milestone in turning waste biomass into cleaner aviation fuel

Joanne Smith, CEO of NEPIC

Joanne Smith, CEO of NEPIC

North East chemical sector calls for clear Government strategy

The Cherry Tones kicked off the weekly performances

The Cherry Tones kicked off the weekly performances

Free live music helps bring thousands more shoppers into North Yorkshire town