Posts by Andrew Lambert
Mayor welcomes opening of life-changing bakery
Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke has welcomed the opening of the Brickyard Bakery which will provide both great tasting affordable bread and life-changing opportunities. The not-for-profit bakery in the town’s Dundas Shopping Centre is offering year-long paid internships to six young people more suited to hands-on work than study. “It’s aimed at those who don’t do…
Read MoreMusic to the ears of Middlesbrough’s shoppers
New technology, tested over six months at Middlesbrough’s historic Dundas Indoor Market, could soon be installed in businesses all over Teesside. The first Music Monitor device will go live in the Market on 30 November following the success of the pilot, but the man behind the business is confident that’s just the first step. Chief Executive…
Read MoreTop industry award for young Teessider
Twenty-year-old Alfie Owen joined Absolute Antibody – based at the Wilton Centre near Redcar – in 2021 as a Supply Chain Management Apprentice and has excelled in both his work and studies.
Read MoreBread and a future on offer at new bakery
A bakery, which has already made global headlines, is on a mission to make great bread and kick-start the careers of Teesside teenagers as it opens its new shop. There was worldwide interest in Guisborough’s Brickyard Bakery after it invited people to bake their Christmas cakes in its ovens, provide a warm room for members…
Read MoreGrandmother brings extra glamour to Middlesbrough market
A Middlesbrough grandmother says she’s determined to live life to the full – whether that’s starting her own business or appearing in one of TV’s most successful shows. Forty-five-year-old Amita Karda said when she was a young girl in India her passions were beauty and acting but they had to take a back seat when…
Read MoreInspirational scientist spent a decade cleaning
A woman who used to empty her boss’ bin is now a senior scientist at the business she used to clean. Stacey Walker, 34, was a cleaner for 10 years, often working seven days a week to support her young family. She was employed by a company which had a contract with the Wilton Centre…
Read MoreCompany brings circular economy to workwear
Stuff4Life is in a joint venture with Arco – the UK’s leading safety products, workwear and services company – to produce longer-lasting new polyester workwear made out of high value raw materials extracted from discarded protective clothing and uniforms.
Read MoreWilton Centre inspires female students on Ada Lovelace Day
The Wilton Centre has provided an insight into careers in science for groups of female students from two Teesside schools. They met women scientists and toured laboratories on Ada Lovelace Day – an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Ada is credited with writing the first computer programme…
Read MoreWilton Centre plays ball with charity
The Wilton Centre has welcomed a visit by a charity which helps young people and adults with complex care needs live independently. The JPC Community Farm near Stokesley was set up in 2017 by Paul and Julie Connaughton to provide care and support for their son James, now 23, and other local people who have…
Read MoreDurham City Incubator – video
Setting up my own business or any thoughts of becoming an entrepreneur were never considered or even discussed when I was at school or university thinking about my future. Thankfully times have changed and despite the negative images of entrepreneurs portrayed in TV programmes like The Apprentice – where new teeth and a fake tan…
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