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Sherwoods acquires Town Centre Automobiles in Sunderland

Sherwoods Motor Group continues to grow by acquiring successful Sunderland business

ONE of the North East’s longest-established motor companies has continued to expand with the acquisition of another successful family business. Sherwoods…
Created By The Ridleys launched by Mayor of Darlington

Mayor launches creative business that’s sew good

A creative business, bringing a touch of Scottish luxury to the North-East, has been officially opened by a town’s Mayor. The…
The team at Corstorphine & Wright's Darlington studio

Leading architectural practice to create more jobs as North-East move pays off

ONE of the country’s leading architectural practices is creating more jobs after its expansion into the North-East led to contracts…
North Star Housing

North-East housing association wins national ‘Employer of the Year’ title

A NORTH-EAST housing association has been named “Employer of the Year” at a prestigious national awards ceremony. North Star Housing won…
The Carver Group

Changes mark new era as leading estate agency celebrates 30-year milestone

ONE of the North-East’s leading estate agents is looking ahead to an “exciting” new era as it proudly celebrates its…
Left to right: Matty and Mike Carlin, of MAP Group, with Stuart and Clarke Beagrie, of AVL

Tees businesses link up in £2.5m vehicle deal to accelerate superfast broadband roll-out

TWO successful North-East family businesses have joined forces in a £2.5m deal to drive forward the roll out of superfast…
Students from Northumberland College working on the car donated by Sherwoods

Motor dealer donates car to college to support mechanics of the future

A NORTH-EAST motor dealer is helping to support the mechanics of the future by donating a car to a college. Sherwoods…
Sherwoods' bodyshop manager Marc Madden, right, with his team in front of the new spray booths

Motor dealer achieves national kitemark for bodyshop excellence as investment pays off

ONE of the North-East’s best-known motor dealers has achieved the national kitemark for excellence at its bodyshop after investing in…
Teesside Karting

Race for survival - the business striving to overcome the challenges of the pandemic

Companies worldwide face huge challenges due to the pandemic. PETER BARRON talks to one North-East entrepreneur battling to avoid being…
Sherwoods' van being used to deliver food parcels and Easter eggs in Prudhoe

Motor dealer praised for supporting the NHS and vulnerable people during coronavirus crisis

ONE of the North-East’s longest-established motor dealers has been praised for its role in supporting North-East communities during the coronavirus…