Businesses urged to support female rugby players
Sponsorship required to help develop sport and prevent brain drain from our region Women’s rugby in the North East and Yorkshire is under threat and scores of talented women are…
By Sarah Walker
16 April 2025
Former police officer wins Innovation Award for new app
Misper is revolutionising the way searches for missing people are coordinated – and it’s attracting global attention A former police officer, who turned personal grief and frontline experience into a…
By Sarah Dale
14 April 2025
Ex-police officer Paul Cooper shortlisted for Innovation Award for new app
Misper is revolutionising the way searches for missing people are coordinated – and it’s attracting global attention A former police officer, who turned personal grief and frontline experience into a…
By Sarah Dale
8 April 2025
Optimism amidst the gloom
Croxdale Group pledges £150K commitment to protect local jobs despite Spring Budget pressures Croxdale Group managing director Anthony Rockingham has pledged to absorb an additional £150,000 annual cost to retain…
By Sarah Walker
28 March 2025
Caring law firm with people at its heart reveals new branding
Jacksons image now aligned with internal vision A new brand for Jacksons Law firm, which has been caring for clients for almost 150 years, was launched at exclusive events at…
By Sarah Walker
21 March 2025
Young creatives whip up masterpieces good enough to eat!
Imagine a work of art that you could eat! That is the idea behind a new, exciting exhibition to be held in the heart of Middlesbrough in April. Savour the…
By Sarah Dale
20 March 2025
Bethany is apprentice success story
Bethany Coleman’s journey from apprentice to group accountant at Croxdale Group Durham showcases an inspiring career progression with the company she joined as a teenager. Bethany, began her career as…
By Sarah Walker
11 February 2025
Government must “keep up” with EV charging demand
Anthony Rockingham welcomes Government announcement and Durham County Council initiatives on charging infrastructure The managing director of a larger car dealership in Durham has welcomed the £65m investment in electric…
By Sarah Walker
30 January 2025
One man and his fridge take on epic mental health challenge!
Tom Judge, 61, will walk from the UK to Spain in summer to raise funds and crucial awareness. If you’re having a chilly coastal walk between The Stray Café in…
By Sarah Walker
27 January 2025
Teesside journalist returns to DR Congo to film hard-hitting documentary
Elvis Katoto and Junior Masandi met in Teesside through their mutual love of playing football more than 10 years ago. The friends, who also run Black Creatives and Arts in…
By Sarah Dale
22 January 2025
Resilient schools bounce back after RAAC crisis with glowing Ofsted reports
Two primary schools affected by the RAAC crisis have been praised for their “steadfast leadership” and “tireless work” to ensure that pupils received high-quality face-to-face education throughout enforced school closures….
By Sarah Dale
20 January 2025
Leap into the future with Croxdale
How you can be amongst the first people in the UK to test drive new Leapmotors from Stellantis. Croxdale Group Durham has become the first location in the North East…
By Sarah Walker
8 January 2025
SASS media launches Discovery Days
Award-winning PR and communications firm, SASS media Ltd, has launched Discovery Days as part of its PR and marketing services. On a Discovery Day, clients are invited to join SASS…
By Sarah Dale
27 November 2024
Durham car dealership’s sales soar
A Durham car dealership is bucking the national trend after seeing sales of the new 74 plate vehicle soar in September. Croxdale Group Durham had a record month for car…
By Sarah Walker
22 November 2024
We need to talk about sex work
Open Clasp Theatre Company takes Sex Work film on tour and online, during 16 days of Activism on violence against women and girls (November 25 to December 10) “Sex work…
By Sarah Walker
20 November 2024
SASS media picks up two awards at the Best New Tees Business Awards
SASS media Ltd has been named New Creative Business of the Year at the Best New Tees Business Awards, while Sarah Walker has also picked up the Standout Achievement Award….
By Sarah Walker
6 November 2024
Multi-Academy Trust CEO joins CEO Sleepout to help combat homelessness
Six people every DAY go to Sunderland Council presenting as homeless [CEO Sleepout UK]. There are 72 children – and 106 households – who are homeless living in temporary accommodation…
By Sarah Dale
5 November 2024
Change at the top for law firm of the year
Formidable female managers take up new roles at Jacksons Law Firm… Ambitious growth plans have led to two new top roles being created at award-winning Jacksons Law Firm, as it…
By Sarah Walker
1 November 2024
Spectacular Showcase brings African Caribbean culture to Middlesbrough
The 21st Anniversary Taste of Africa North East Showcase was a resounding success. Packed with high-energy music, dance and spoken word performances, it also had thought-provoking reflective moments. Behind…
By Sarah Dale
30 October 2024
Trio of promotions at award-winning law firm
Jacksons Law Firm is celebrating a trio of promotions from Solicitor to Associate Solicitor for three promising and ambitious young lawyers – including two from the “busy” residential conveyancing team on Teesside….
By Sarah Walker
21 October 2024
The New MG Cyberster is breaking the mould – just like Vicki!
Vicki Halse, the group chief financial officer at Croxdale talks about attracting more women into the automotive industry – and what makes the MG Cyberster such a special car! From…
By Sarah Walker
18 October 2024
A job for life
Former Youth Training Scheme worker Toby Joel celebrates 35th work anniversary. An equity partner and head of litigation who started his career at just 16 as a £29 per week YTS…
By Sarah Walker
11 October 2024
Emily Skillcorn is High Tide’s first ambassador
A promising young solicitor says she feels “honoured” at being named the first Ambassador of the High Tide Foundation, recognising her work supporting students to gain meaningful work placement opportunities and…
By Sarah Walker
10 October 2024
Black History Youth Awards celebrate talent and achievement
‘Believe in yourself because you can accomplish so much’ – Abigail Santos A Grangetown netball club player from Egglescliffe School was amongst the talented young winners at the Black History…
By Sarah Dale
7 October 2024
Mindful Tees Team vote on Charity of the Year
Jacksons Law Firm staff have chosen the mental health charity Mind as the firm’s charity partner of the year. Staff at a Teesside law firm have chosen a charity close…
By Sarah Walker
1 October 2024
Thornaby chef is crowned Miss Black History North East
A new Queen has been crowned at the annual final of the Miss Black History pageant. The event, which was held on Saturday, 28th September at the Leonardo Hotel in…
By Sarah Dale
30 September 2024
Automotive specialist invests £500,000 in new after sales and repair facilities
The expansion has also created 20 new jobs at Croxdale Group Durham A Durham automotive specialist has invested £500,000 in its after sales service and repair centre, increasing its capacity…
By Sarah Walker
23 September 2024
Security firms’ merger creates platform for future growth
Jacksons Law Firm oversees business purchase transaction, which is set to increase job opportunities across Teesside. Two top security firms on Teesside have merged, with a view to continuing to…
By Sarah Walker
19 September 2024
Charity golf day raises vital funds for Butterwick Hospice
A charity golf day raised over £10,000 for a Hospice which has been supporting people across Teesside and County Durham for 40 years. The event, for Butterwick Hospice, was sponsored…
By Sarah Walker
16 September 2024
Multi-Academy Trust teams up with football academy to nurture young talent
A new partnership between a Multi-Academy Trust and a football academy kicks off this September. Fast Feet Football Academy has teamed up with two secondary schools, which are part of…
By Sarah Dale
2 September 2024
Rise of female founders – but North-East lagging national figures
More than 150,000 new all-women-led companies including SASS media were founded in the UK in 2022 – more than any year previously – according to new research. The report by…
By Sarah Dale
6 August 2024
Growth of family law division reflects growing demand
The growth of the family law division of Jacksons Law Firm reflects increasing demand for legal expertise in this area, newly appointed solicitors Nida Ali and Terri Leigh say. The…
By Sarah Walker
5 August 2024
Electric Atmosphere as Saltburn Food Festival delights thousands!
Thousands of food and drink lovers came out in the sunshine to enjoy an electric atmosphere at the Saltburn Food Festival. Many of these took advantage of the regular train…
By Sarah Walker
29 July 2024
Barbershop hosts monthly coffee mornings to boost men’s mental health
Providing a safe haven for men to talk about their mental health is of paramount importance to Afro Kings Barbershop owner Martins Ushie. Martins left the Army three years ago…
By Sarah Dale
19 July 2024
Award-winning Newcastle playwright recognised with honorary doctorate
Catrina McHugh MBE says award honours thousands of women as she receives honour from Newcastle University An inspirational and award-winning playwright who was made an Honorary Doctor of Letters by…
By Sarah Walker
19 July 2024
Top Seven reasons to visit Saltburn Food Festival!
There is just over a week to go until the Saltburn Food Festival on Sunday July 28th. Here, Lorna Jackson shares seven good reasons to visit! This free event has…
By Sarah Walker
19 July 2024
What we can learn about media relations from Gareth Southgate
A nation may be feeling quite sore after England’s 2-1 defeat against Spain in the Euro 24 final last night. But one thing that can be said about manager Gareth…
By Sarah Walker
15 July 2024
Young and old unite for special storytime
Six-year-old children love reading to care home residents It was smiles all round when a group of six-year-old children and elderly care home residents in South Shields spent a special…
By Sarah Dale
2 July 2024
Thanks to our employees – the heart of our business!
Team’s contribution recognised during double awards celebration. The managing partner of a double award-winning law firm, where the team feel valued and clients are well-served, praised the whole team’s efforts,…
By Sarah Walker
2 July 2024
PoW campaign smashes target of 100 primary school ambassadors
The PoW campaign aims to raise aspirations of young people in the Tees Valley and beyond A campaign to empower young people in the North-east to aim higher has…
By Sarah Dale
27 June 2024
‘Inspiring’ Windrush Pioneers documentary screened at ARC in Stockton
The powerful film told the stories of the Windrush generation who have made the Tees Valley their home An emotion-heavy hush fell across ARC’s cinema suite in Stockton as the…
By Sarah Dale
24 June 2024
Army officer-turned-barber fixing others’ crowns
Award-winning Teesside barbershop is a haven for men to talk Fixing people’s crowns so they walk out of his barbershop a head taller and feeling lighter is Martins Ushie’s vision….
By Sarah Dale
27 May 2024
From a one-man-band to a global training company with an all-female SLT
CEO Gary Mond on how Redcliffe Training went global When Gary Mond first started his training business, he would use an overhead projector and acetates for learners. Communication with customers…
By Sarah Dale
7 May 2024
TOWIE and Love Island star Georgia wins UK Top Influencer Award
Star does sterling job hosting glamorous event TOWIE and Love Island star Georgia Harrison has been named the UK Top Influencer for 2024 at the inaugural UK Top Influencer Awards….
By Sarah Walker
25 April 2024
Hard work and talent rewarded, as six staff promoted
Success across North East Law Firm is celebrated A North East Law Firm is celebrating the success of employees through six promotions, as it rewards them for their hard work,…
By Sarah Walker
22 April 2024
New app launched to help families find precious loved ones
Misper app hopes to solve the agony of waiting to find missing people A new innovative app to help family and friends find missing loved ones has been launched by…
By Sarah Dale
18 April 2024
Entries open for Miss Black History North East pageant
Taste of Africa North East launched the pageant in 2022 A beauty pageant to celebrate and empower young Black women has opened this year’s applications. Miss Black History North East…
By Sarah Dale
16 April 2024
Ex servicewoman turned swimsuit model recognised
Caroline Lewis, of Cramlington has been shortlisted for two awards. A FORMER RAF and Army servicewoman turned swimsuit model, who lives in Cramlington, has been shortlisted for two gongs…
By Sarah Walker
12 April 2024
Saltburn Food Festival is back!
Popular event returns on Sunday July 28th. Foodies and those who enjoy the odd tipple are being encouraged to save the date of Sunday July 28th, as the popular Saltburn…
By Sarah Walker
19 March 2024
Women empowered to collaborate with global colleagues and clients
Shift to remote working has given one group of women a happy work culture Opportunities for remote working are empowering women to collaborate with colleagues and clients across the…
By Sarah Walker
7 March 2024
Life of CLUXURY!
Phil Twizell owner of The Good Egg Fellas “shell-shocked” at the demand for cracking quality eggs from his 16,000 hens. When it comes to the ability to deliver a high-quality…
By Sarah Walker
25 January 2024
“Fabulous” primary school in South Shields rated “Good” by Ofsted
St Gregory’s Primary School in South Shields has been praised as a “calm and supportive” place for pupils to learn, during its latest inspection by Ofsted, where it was rated…
By Sarah Dale
18 January 2024
New year, new career?
Are you thinking of retraining as a teacher? Now is the time to apply! Applications for the School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) course at Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (BCCET),…
By Sarah Dale
4 January 2024
Local businesses and charity provide Christmas magic!
A local charity has given the gift of Christmas to around 1,000 children across Teesside. The Teesside Family Foundation’s Gift of Christmas appeal has seen approximately 1,000 children who would…
By Sarah Walker
25 December 2023
Bringing a touch of SASS to your organisation
It has been a whirlwind of a first year for SASS media Ltd, a “small but mighty” PR and media business based in Teesside. Company directors Sarah Walker and Sarah…
By Sarah Walker
10 December 2023
ACE calls for new government department for infrastructure
A new Department for Infrastructure is among three key priorities recommended by the Association For Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), as it looks to support a closer partnership between industry experts…
By Sarah Walker
5 December 2023
Transformed with the magic of colour!
Sarah Heron used to hide herself under big, baggy, black clothes. Recovering from a toxic divorce, working in a stressful job and experiencing a serious health scare, the mum-of-two felt…
By Sarah Dale
2 December 2023
Flexible working helps widen talent pool at Jacksons Law
In the legal world, flexible working arrangements represent a very rare opportunity, as mums Emily O’Neill and Philippa Walker know only too well. However, both believe they have found the…
By Sarah Walker
30 November 2023
“Energy and Entrepreneurship” evident in Newcastle
A lawyer who fell in love with Newcastle as a student believes business is booming in the city she now calls home. Leslie Gumas, who is originally from Bath and…
By Sarah Walker
5 October 2023
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