News Archives - Peterlee Business Park

Tributes paid to businessman Geoff Ford

by Leanne English | Dec 5, 2018 | News

Tributes have been paid to businessman Geoff Ford, who has sadly died. A spokeswoman for the Peterlee Business Park Group said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Geoff Ford. “Geoff was an inspirational business figure within the region, someone who was...

Food and drink support network set to launch

by Leanne English | Nov 30, 2018 | News

A network to support County Durham food and drink producers is being launched. Durham Food and Drink Network is the fifth key strand of the Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP), which is part of Business Durham. The network will enable small producers and...

East Durham residents consulted on proposed changes to primary care services

by Leanne English | Nov 26, 2018 | News

Members of the public are being invited to have their say on proposals to change seven-day access to primary care services. NHS Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield CCG has launched a six week formal public consultation on the proposed changes. Commissioners want to...

Heather Mills is the new owner of the former Walkers Crisps factory in Peterlee

by Leanne English | Nov 20, 2018 | News

Grahame Morris MP has welcomed the news that the sale of the former Walkers Crisps factory in Peterlee has been confirmed. Around 335 jobs were lost when the factory on the North East Industrial Estate closed in December. But now it seems the building is to be brought...

Ho Ho Ho… It’s time to get Christmassy at Peterlee shopping centre

by Leanne English | Nov 14, 2018 | News

Families visiting a Peterlee shopping centre this weekend are in for a treat as it prepares to host its biggest yearly Christmas spectacular. Castle Dene Shopping Centre is bringing something new to the table this year at its annual Christmas light switch on, which...

Durham businesses can sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant

by Leanne English | Nov 12, 2018 | News

Yesterday, we marked the centenary of the end of The Great War. Even in times of comparative peace, former and serving armed forces personnel bear great burdens. A national newspaper reported that over just six days this autumn, four veterans and one active solider...