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Project transforms ex-mining site into nature hub
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (152+ words) Published by Editor Steven Hugill on 10 Apr 2026 Work has begun to transform an ex-mining site into a nature haven. Advance Green Futures is redeveloping Potland Burn into a wildlife hub. Officials say the 268-hectare venture will create a "complex mosaic…...
Barratt North East appoints managing director
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (394+ words) Published by Bdaily Bdaily Business News on 07 Mar 2026 Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East has appointed Jo Ainsley as managing director. Middlesbrough-born Jo brings more than 18 years" experience in the construction industry, having previously worked at Taylor Wimpey and…...
Exhibition marks 40 years since miners" strike
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (404+ words) Published by Digital content manager Peter Anderson on 06 May 2025 A new exhibition across County Durham is using art and sound to reflect on the legacy of the 1984-85 miners" strike and explore the identity of post-industrial communities four decades on. Opening…...
Lithium firm 'drives up' factory plans after tests
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (256+ words) North East Chamber of Commerce Published by Editor Steven Hugill on 03 Jun 2025 A minerals firm is driving ahead with factory plans after new tests delivered a "great step forward" in accelerating the UK's green energy drive. Northern Lithium says "successful…...