Evening Gazette

Business Link Takes Pressure Off Expanding Firm ; a Family-Owned Business Is Developing a Growing Reputation and Expanding Its Client Base, After Receiving Support From Business Link.

Darlington based Red Pressures offers a range of services including social work, training, business support such as leadership management, youth services and sports and life coaching. The business was launched by Yvonne Cherrington in early 2007 who wanted to utilise her wealth of social work, organisational and business expertise to set up her own venture, initially working with organisations who needed management support during a gap in recruitment.

Finding Right Business Premises

For some new businesses, it would be impossible to begin trading without first finding the right premises. For others, it is feasible to start up without having a fully functioning business base.Whatever the case, your working environment is a fundamental part of the business and should not be overlooked. Choosing the place in which to base your company is a key business decision. Finding premises that will help you operate effectively without excessive costs, while at the same time fulfillin...

Claire Petulengro

The Client Is King

Name: Emma Simkins. Age: 39. Job title: Director of Henderson Insurance Brokers, Stockton.

Employment Issues ; with Joe Michna, Hartlepool Citizens' Advice Bureau Manager

INCREASES TO THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE Q. Who is entitled to receive the National Minimum Wage? A. Virtually all workers are legally entitled to receive the National Minimum Wage and this includes the following groups: Employees Agency workers Homeworkers Casual workers Self-employed contract workers Q. Does a worker have to work a set number of hours before he/she is entitled to receive the National Minimum Wage? A. The National Minimum Wage applies whether a person works one hour or 40 hour...

Height of Success

AS Darlington-based Stone Technical Services continues to grow, managers at the company are working with trainees to ensure they achieve top level training and qualifications. In addition, other members of staff are continuing with their industry training to make sure that they are at the forefront of developments in their sector.

A Taste of Life with the Stars

TWO Teesside women have had lunch with top TV chef Jamie Oliver in recognition of their outstanding contribution to his direct sales business. Sara Robinson from Darlington and Liz Richardson from Stockton who work for the Jamie at Home business visited the food expert's home in Essex They were joined by 47 other Jamie at Home consultants who work in partnership with Jamie selling his designer-led Jme collection of lifestyle products through home parties.

Pre-Clearing Advice at Teesside University

DON'T leave it too late to apply is this summer's key message from Teesside University. Teesside has experienced record applications this year, with a 25% rise for all courses, the highest increase from all of the North-east's universities. With the release of A-level results less than a month away, the university is encouraging students who may be interested in studying at Teesside this autumn to get in touch now. After the release of A level results on Thursday, August 19, students can ente...

New Facilities for Sports and Dentistry

A NEW pounds 17m dental education and practice facility and sport and exercise complex, including sports therapy dedicated facilities, will open at Teesside University this autumn. The Centuria South Building will provide a state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment for students from dental nursing, dental hygiene and therapy, dental technology, sports therapy, and strength and conditioning for sport and exercise. A team of five teaching staff will deliver tailored courses to the firs...

Celebrating Success and Achievement

THOUSANDS of adults study at Stockton Riverside College each year, both inside the classroom and out in the community. Whether you want to develop existing skills or achieve a complete career change, you will probably find a suitable part-time programme. Courses range from basic skills right up to professional qualifications from teacher training to computing. Stockton Riverside College is currently working with people who have been out of employment for more than six months and are looking t...

End of Term Is Height of Fashion

TALENTED students showcased their work at an end-of-year fashion and art extravaganza. Stunning creations by the fashion students at Middlesbrough College were modelled on the 8ft long catwalk, produced by the joinery department. Meanwhile, art, design and textiles students displayed their work in an exhibition based around the themes of A Day At The Races, retro and glamour.

Pick of the Day

Celebrity MasterChef (8.00pm) Three well-known faces compete in the kitchen of London restaurant Asia de Cuba preparing lunches, as they try to impress judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace and make it to the next round. The Normans (9.00pm) Professor Robert Bartlett travels from Britain to Jerusalem, via Sicily, examining the expansion and unchecked ambition of the Norman empire. They also proved to be master builders, with the construction of extraordinary cathedrals across Normandy.

Film of the Day

Full Steam Ahead!

In association with www.nhs.uk/hpv Family Life SHOPPING Edited by Marie Turbill and Sarah Dale Full steam ahead! Thomas still on track for major milestone AS Thomas turns 65, MARIE TURBILL gets onboard the birthday celebrations with a shopping special in honour of the much loved children's character. IT'S hard to believe Thomas the Tank Engine turns 65 this year. While he might be a pensioner, the little blue train remains as popular with young fans as ever. Among the most dedicated is Kyle R...