Journalists are your PR ‘secret weapon’
Discover why journalists are the key to building effective PR strategies When it comes to building a PR and communications strategy that genuinely delivers results, who better to trust than…
By Sarah Walker
8 April 2026
CEO who “loves Daisy Chain” takes on gruelling China trek
Nichole Munro, CEO of Atomix Educational Trust takes up challenge for cause “very close to her heart”. As we enjoy the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, people will be forgiven for…
By Sarah Walker
2 April 2026
Children’s excitement at ‘treasure’ find during nursery construction
The discovery of an old coin dating from 1928 has sparked excitement at a County Durham school. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School in Shotton Colliery is undergoing building…
By Sarah Dale
2 April 2026
New innovative education programme launches in Teesside
Careers Navigator is a gamified learning space to prepare young people for work. A new education programme designed to tackle the skills gap and empower young people to be confident…
By Sarah Dale
30 March 2026
New brand is Chery on top for Croxdale!
New jobs on the horizon as Durham dealership expands. An award-winning car dealership is taking on four new staff and investing at least £500,000 in a new showroom for an…
By Sarah Walker
24 March 2026
Courageous, tenacious and passionate: The remarkable journey of Dr Nichole Munro
Dr Nichole Munro’s route into education was anything but typical. In fact, she left school with few qualifications, boarded a plane to Spain and spent her late teens running a…
By Sarah Dale
19 March 2026
Ex-copper channels childhood trauma into powerful new music
Unopened by Paul Cooper is out now. An author, podcaster and former police officer has drawn from lived experience growing up in care to pen a raw and emotionally charged…
By Sarah Dale
13 March 2026
First female partner at Jacksons shares her story this International Women’s Day
When Adrienne D’Arcy joined law firm Jacksons, Monk & Rowe in 1982, she was the only female solicitor. “I didn’t think of myself as a trailblazer at the time and…
By Sarah Dale
11 March 2026
Jacksons appoints new partner to drive next phase of growth
David Adams joins the corporate and commercial team. Jacksons has strengthened its corporate and commercial team with the appointment of award-winning lawyer David Adams, who joins the firm today [Monday…
By Sarah Dale
10 March 2026
Amanda Holden wears bespoke embroidered jacket at Crufts created by Stockton artist
Beth Wilson Embroidery custom-made the piece which features the star’s beloved dogs. Britain’s Got Talent judge and Heart Radio presenter Amanda Holden wore an eye-catching denim jacket at Crufts this…
By Sarah Dale
6 March 2026
Little fighters inspire school fundraising day for heart charity
St Gregory’s Primary raises over £1,000 for CHUF Two young children who have undergone major heart surgery have inspired a primary school in South Shields to hold a special fundraising…
By Sarah Dale
5 March 2026
Charity to be rebranded and renamed to better reflect help it provides to Tees communities
Studio Resolve successfully pitched for the contract. A charity tackling the twin challenges of poverty and climate change is rebranding to better reflect the scale and ambition of its work….
By Sarah Dale
25 February 2026
Education Trust CEO receives OBE at Windsor Castle
The CEO of a multi-academy trust in the North-east who was awarded an OBE for services to education this week called it a “wonderful but surprising” honour. Brendan Tapping OBE…
By Sarah Dale
20 February 2026
Sunderland head joins UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme
A Sunderland senior leader, who is a self-confessed “politics geek”, couldn’t wait to share her “amazing” experience in the Houses of Parliament with her Year 6 class. Joanne Jobling, head…
By Sarah Dale
13 February 2026
Education trust working hard to support children’s wellbeing all year round
From those very first days at nursery to leaving college as young adults, supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing “needs to be integrated into education’s daily and…
By Sarah Dale
6 February 2026
NetWORK NotWORK expands to Middlesbrough
NetWORK NotWORK CIC prides itself on running a series of networking events which are fun, free and accessible to everyone – and now it has expanded into Middlesbrough. The first…
By Sarah Dale
5 February 2026
POW is finalist for Northern PoWEr Women Award
Power of Women (POW) has been named as a finalist in the Micro Organisation category at the 2026 Northern PoWEr Women Awards, which celebrate individuals and organisations driving equity, inclusion…
By Sarah Dale
3 February 2026
Seaham pupils confident of their rights win UNICEF award for second time
A primary school in Seaham committed to ensuring every one of its “articulate, passionate and confident” pupils have a deep understanding of their rights and the rights of others has…
By Sarah Dale
28 January 2026
Helping women achieve beyond what they thought possible
A Teesside educational trust, which prides itself on the support it provides to enable people in its communities to access employment and training opportunities, has donated three laptops to Tees…
By Sarah Walker
15 January 2026
CEO of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust to receive OBE
The chief executive officer of a North East education Trust has thanked all colleagues he has worked with throughout a career spanning more than three decades, after being given a…
By Sarah Dale
30 December 2025
POW campaign’s target to double role models in 2026
The POW campaign aims to raise aspirations of young people in the Tees Valley and beyond. Could you be a role model for children and young people in the North-east?…
By Sarah Dale
22 December 2025
Community choir singers turn faces to the sky
An educational trust is bringing people within its communities together to sing their hearts out with some top London musicians, through a new community choir project. Atomix Educational Trust, which…
By Sarah Walker
19 December 2025
‘When the guns go silent, that’s when the battle begins’
The Forcer Protocol is a life-saving initiative for UK veterans inspired by Hartlepool dad-of-three. Christmas is the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ for most of us, but for those…
By Sarah Dale
17 December 2025
Being a firm that cares reaps rewards for Jacksons in 2025
When we looked back at 2024 last year, Erica Turner, head of legal at Jacksons said it had been so good, she almost didn’t want it to end! Here, head…
By Sarah Walker
17 December 2025
Nurturing primary in Hebburn achieves 16% above national average in SATs
St James’ Primary’s head says excellent results are down to ‘hard work and dedication’ A close-knit primary school, which goes “above and beyond” for its pupils, is celebrating outstanding SATs…
By Sarah Dale
16 December 2025
Sunderland legend gifts signed footie shirt to retiring school manager
It was a very special weekend for Sunderland AFC fans, having secured a 1-0 win in the Tyne-Wear derby and every SAFC footie fan is still riding high on the…
By Sarah Dale
16 December 2025
CPD Bodies helps local children this Christmas
Stockton-on-Tees based CPD Bodies has continued its support for The Teesside Family Foundation by helping provide Christmas gifts for children across the region, ensuring more families can look forward to…
By Sarah Walker
12 December 2025
IFAs in demand post-Budget
Independent financial advisers like Christine Tarran will be busy post-Budget, as people seek help to find the best way to manage their money over the short, medium and long-term. Christine,…
By Sarah Walker
12 December 2025
Children’s carol-singing sprinkles some festive magic in Houghton le Spring
Pupils from a primary school in Sunderland sang a host of carols to delighted employees who took some time out from the festive rush to “pause and reflect” on the…
By Sarah Dale
9 December 2025
Award-winning digital embroidery studio inspires students at open studio event
Beth Wilson is thrilled to “sew” the seed to young creatives to start a career in Tees Valley There was a definite buzz in the air at Beth Wilson Embroidery’s…
By Sarah Dale
9 December 2025
‘It has been an amazing venture but it is time for us to move on’
Rudby Hall Hotel custodians step down The custodians of Rudby Hall Hotel have relinquished their role managing the Grade 2 listed building near Hutton Rudby. Mark Booth and Suze Chomo…
By Sarah Dale
2 December 2025
Busy department is buoyed by Budget
Dan Flounders, head of corporate and commercial at Jacksons, says business owners are looking to sell ahead of Capital Gains Tax hikes. The head of corporate and commercial at a…
By Sarah Walker
2 December 2025
Another step closer for “vital” Quiet Room at MAIN
Can YOU help the charity this Christmas? When children and young people are in crisis mode, they need a safe, calm space where they can regulate their emotions without causing…
By Sarah Dale
28 November 2025
Award-winning digital embroidery studio to open to public for special event
Beth Wilson wants to “sew” the seed to young creatives to start a career in the Tees Valley A creative studio is opening to the public to inspire the next…
By Sarah Dale
28 November 2025
Jacksons’ support for our four-legged friends
Law firm’s colleagues vote for Dogs Trust as their charity of the year They say the UK is a nation of dog lovers – and here in the North East…
By Sarah Walker
21 November 2025
Connect and Collab to set new benchmark for expos
Cheryl Spears introduces “something different” to Teesside’s exhibition events calendar. An award-winning entrepreneur is bringing together organisations of all sizes to network and share expertise at a new expo event…
By Sarah Walker
18 November 2025
Junior Journalist and her dad joined the CEO Sleepout in Sunderland
Braving the cold for one night to raise awareness and money for a national homelessness charity founded in Teesside is something that 11-year-old Alice Carruthers will never forget. The schoolgirl…
By Sarah Dale
12 November 2025
Nine-year-old schoolboy’s big-spirited foodbank collection
A nine-year-old boy enjoyed a super shopping spree in Asda but it wasn’t games and sweets for himself that he piled into the trolley – it was all in aid…
By Sarah Dale
12 November 2025
Racing car challenge opens up world of possibility for pupils
Exciting scheme to develop employability skills while aiding learning across curriculum. A “world of possibilities” has opened up for pupils at Bishopton Pupil Referral Unit, in Billingham, after Atomix Educational…
By Sarah Walker
11 November 2025
Corporate and commercial team busy with pre-Budget activity
Businesses are seeking legal advice about selling or making contractual changes ahead of uncertainty around the upcoming Budget, prompting a busy couple of months at Jacksons. That’s the verdict of…
By Sarah Walker
10 November 2025
“Affordable” private clinic sets its sights on growth
A Teesside clinic which bridges the gap between the NHS and private healthcare is looking to expand and find new ways of serving the local community, as waiting lists for…
By Sarah Walker
10 November 2025
There’s not another one like it!
Rare chance to own one-off Mackenzie Thorpe artwork while raising funds for charity A Teesside charity – which is well on the way to achieving a £1.5m fundraising milestone –…
By Sarah Walker
7 November 2025
Junior Journalists join the CEO Sleepout in Sunderland
Struggling means growing – that is 11-year-old Alice Carruthers’ mantra. And it’s behind her decision to support this year’s CEO Sleepout in Sunderland from 8pm on Thursday, 6th November, until…
By Sarah Dale
3 November 2025
Ambitious new staff aim to grow with Jacksons
Independent firm’s new starters comment on “friendly and welcoming atmosphere” amongst solicitors who are “going places”. AN 18-year-old apprentice, a newly qualified solicitor and an experienced solicitor are amongst the…
By Sarah Walker
27 October 2025
Hordes flock to Rudby Hall Hotel for designer Kate Fearnley’s exclusive closing down sale
Everything must go in the next few weeks. It was a day of mixed emotions at the beautiful Rudby Hall Hotel near Yarm on Sunday [19 October] at Kate Fearnley’s…
By Sarah Dale
22 October 2025
Darlington electrical firm looks to future growth under new owner
Growth and talent retention is key for Harvey’s Sustained growth is planned for a family-run electrical services business, which has been acquired by a private investor who aims to expand…
By Sarah Walker
17 October 2025
Let’s work together for our young people
Dr Nichole Munro set to give passionate TEDxTeesside after-dinner speech A leading education executive on Teesside will make an impassioned plea for better links between schools and industry employers to…
By Sarah Walker
13 October 2025
Last chance to buy a Kate Fearnley design at special event at Rudby Hall Hotel
Award-winning designer Kate Fearnley has been overwhelmed with support from the Teesside community following her shock announcement that she is closing her business after 24 years. The imminent closure means…
By Sarah Dale
13 October 2025
From prison walls to the stage
Mothers in prison inspire powerful film tour demanding change A ground-breaking play co-created inside a North East women’s prison is set to spark national change as its film version embarks…
By Sarah Walker
7 October 2025
Award-winning designer Kate Fearnley makes heartbreaking decision to close
All dress samples and industry standard sewing machines, fabrics and haberdashery to be sold. After 24 “incredible” years, Kate Fearnley has made the heartbreaking decision to close the doors on…
By Sarah Dale
7 October 2025
Wood Connexions to celebrate branching out
Oak flooring specialist now offers high-end interior design service for residential and commercial properties A flourishing wood flooring business has branched out to offer commercial and residential interior design services…
By Sarah Walker
6 October 2025
TEDxTeesside continues to build a Global TEDx Community in Teesside
Local and global voices will be amplified, as they share powerful ideas and inspire change at TEDxTeesside – and you can be a part of it! As a global TEDx…
By Sarah Dale
5 October 2025
‘Like Us’ named amongst UK’s 100 most inspiring businesses
Firm which started in the Tees Valley with a single contract is now helping small businesses across the UK and Europe A Teesside headquartered business support agency that champions diverse…
By Sarah Walker
1 October 2025
Student of the year nominee Megan begins life at Oxford
A young woman from Teesside is about to embark on a degree at Oxford – despite being extremely ill whilst studying for her A-Levels. Megan Kelly, from Ingleby Barwick, achieved…
By Sarah Walker
30 September 2025
‘Fun’ business networking group expands to Redcar
A networking group, which was founded in Teesside to make networking “more fun”, promote business growth and to create an empowered intergenerational community, is launching a seventh venue in September…
By Sarah Dale
28 September 2025
Red Roses’ success can inspire investment in North East game
Renewed call for businesses to invest in North East’s female rugby players. Whether or not the Red Roses are victorious in their rugby world cup final match against Canada at…
By Sarah Walker
26 September 2025
Jacksons lawyer amongst first in UK to qualify through new route
Charlotte Barugh has taken the non-traditional CILEX route to achieve equivalence to a solicitor A Teesside lawyer is amongst the first in the country to achieve a new qualification, enabling…
By Sarah Walker
25 September 2025
12 Reasons to Stay at Rudby Hall Hotel
Rudby Hall is a beautiful boutique hotel which sits between Hutton Rudby and Stokesley in North Yorkshire. Built for a King’s daughter, it has undergone several transformations in its illustrious…
By Sarah Dale
25 September 2025
Prestigious platform for Open Clasp plays
A pioneering women’s theatre company based in Newcastle is now sharing its powerful award-winning productions with audiences around the world, thanks to a digital library from publishing giant Bloomsbury. Open…
By Sarah Walker
18 September 2025
‘Splendid’ Rudby Hall opens its doors to women’s networking groups
“Beautiful hidden gem” Rudby Hall Hotel set the stage for two networking events aimed at businesswomen on Teesside – and the response to the stunning backdrop has been nothing short…
By Sarah Dale
17 September 2025
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