Business Durham

03/09/2026

Believe Housing invests £2.7m in village homes

A £2.7million investment has transformed almost every believe housing home in a County Durham village through a major programme of internal and external improvements.

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03/09/2026

New College Durham strengthens business support with development of specialist Training and Skills Development Team

New College Durham (NCD) is strengthening its role at the heart of the North East’s skills agenda with the launch of a new dedicated, business-facing Training and Skills Development facility.

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03/09/2026

Durham property group snaps up 35-acre business park in multimillion-pound deal

Tursdale has all the ingredients of a highly successful modern industrial estate and what it needs now is investment.

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03/09/2026

Looking for support to help your business grow?

Ian Wood, Business Growth Adviser at the North East Growth Hub, will lead the Funding, Grants and Business Support discussion table at the next North Durham Business Network, alongside Lisa Wall, Business Engagement and Account Manager at Business Durham.

Ian supports organisations across the region to identify opportunities for growth and access relevant business support. He also helps deliver the North East Growth Hub’s Made Smarter programme, which supports manufacturers to adopt digital technology.

Find out more about the support available and connect with other local businesses on Thursday 10 September.

Register your free place today: https://www.businessdurham.co.uk/event-details/north-durham-business-network-2

North Durham Business Network is a merger and expansion of the former Drum Business Park Group and Northern Tenants networks. Join us for a morning of collaboration and networking.

02/09/2026

Azets UK invests in next generation in North East

UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets has welcomed 22 new graduates and school leavers at its offices in the North East.

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02/09/2026

Peterlee's first padel facility, PadelPriv, opened this Week

Peterlee's first padel facility is opening its doors to the public, bringing one of the world's fastest-growing sports to the County Durham town.

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01/09/2026

Connect, network and grow with the East Durham Business Network

Join fellow businesses and professionals from across East Durham and County Durham at the East Durham Business Network October meeting, taking place at Lighthouse View Workspace in Seaham.

The free event is a great opportunity to meet local businesses, hear from guest speakers, gain valuable insights and discover the latest updates from the East Durham business community.

There will also be a facilitated networking session, giving you the chance to introduce your business, share your latest news and make new connections.

Tuesday 13 October 2026
8:30am–10:30am
Lighthouse View Workspace, Seaham

Find out more and register here > https://bit.ly/3Uw8XGj

01/09/2026

Clive Owen welcomes seven trainees

An independent accountancy, business and tax advisory firm has welcomed seven new trainees as it continues to invest in developing its next generation of professionals.

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01/09/2026

Chester-le-EATS Reveals Biggest Line-up Yet As Festival Celebrates Fifth Birthday

More traders, brand-new Masterclasses and a packed weekend of live entertainment are coming to Chester-le-Street this September as Chester-le-EATS celebrates its biggest ever festival for its fifth birthday.

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01/09/2026

A Luxury County Durham spa has been praised for its "first-class" facilities

Ramside Hall has an almost perfect rating of 4.3 stars from more than 3,400 Google reviews, and is home to a luxury spa, four restaurants, a hotel and an entertainment centre.

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