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From barmaid to landlady: Jade's at the helm following pub's £250k refurbishment

It was Jade Reed's dream to run the Stag Inn pub in Stockton. And after a £250,000 refurb for the Silver Street establishment, her wish has come true.

Fri 10th September 2021

Up for an award and new staff: The Stockton beauty business that's thriving - despite Covid

Innovations Advanced Skincare and Beauty is one of the six finalists in the Large Salon of the Year category

Fri 10th September 2021

STOCKTON’S NEW ICELAND OPENS ITS DOORS IN WELLINGTON SQUARE AS PART OF TOWN CENTRE TRANSITION PLANS

National food retailer Iceland has opened its doors after relocating to larger premises in Stockton as part of exciting changes to the town centre.

Wed 8th September 2021

A BEAUTY salon interviewed for the Humans of the High Street video says series resurfaced tearful emotions on a tumultuous year of lockdowns

A BEAUTY salon owner has spoken about how being interviewed for the Humans of the High Street video series ‘resurfaced tearful emotions’ as she reflected on a tumultuous year of lockdowns and lost…

Mon 26th July 2021

Excitement grows around Stockton Waterfront development with new plans announced for community focused facilities

Exciting plans to reshape the development of Council facilities have been announced, including the development of a new leisure centre alongside a new library, customer service and register office…

Fri 23rd July 2021

‘Stockton Hairdresser happy to be back in business’

A NEW mum has spoken of her relief after her hair salon survived the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic in the second YouTube Series Humans of the High Street.

Mon 19th July 2021

‘KEEP CALM AND HAVE A CUPPA’ - STOCKTON TEA ROOM BRINGS COMFORT TO CUSTOMERS

A CAFE in Stockton which opened two days before the first lockdown is looking forward to realising its full potential, following the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Mon 12th July 2021

Staying open during lockdown was right for DBS customers, Alex tells Humans of the High Street

FOR Alex Robson, Stockton branch manager of Darlington Building Society, staying open throughout the pandemic gave him a welcome sense of normality.

Mon 5th July 2021

MARKETS, FIREWORKS AND FESTIVE FUN: EXCITING EVENTS GOING AHEAD IN THE SECOND HALF OF 2021

Events are set to return to Stockton-on-Tees for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic first locked down the country in March 2020.

Fri 2nd July 2021

JOB HUNTING? DROP INTO THE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING HUB

A one-stop-shop to help people on their search for job and training opportunities has opened in Stockton town centre.

Thu 1st July 2021

Estate Agent praises Stockton BID for bringing businesses together during lockdown

Luke Johnson tells of “completely bonkers” time for housing market.

Mon 28th June 2021

STOCKTON CAN ‘EVOLVE AND THRIVE’ SAY MAKERS OF HUMANS OF THE HIGH STREET

STOCKTON High Street is evolving not dying – that’s the message from the second series of Humans of the High Street, as businesses begin their recovery from the pandemic.

Tue 22nd June 2021

CHARITY BOOK COMMEMORATES MEMORIES OF THE PANDEMIC

A book of children's stories about their lockdown experiences has been created to raise funds for the reading charity Bookmark.

Fri 18th June 2021

Mum turns passion for art and design into award-winning business

A MUM whose passion for art and design was reignited as she recovered from postnatal depression has won two prestigious awards, after opening a successful gift shop in Stockton. Louise Lowes, 39, says…

Tue 1st June 2021

Meet the Human Behind Northern Gift Shop of The Year

#Humans of theHigh Street is a nationwide marketing campaign created for Stockton Business Improvement District by creative agency OOK aka One of a Kind

Wed 4th November 2020

The Human Touch

Some elements of online buying you are not able to achieve from the world of click and collect.

Tue 27th October 2020

Meet the Human Motoring Customers through the Lockdown

The recent local Lockdown measures announced for Tees Valley mean more than ever, business operators across Stockton High Street need local support from consumers as they endure more tough times.

Mon 19th October 2020

Meet the Humans Bringing Joy to Customers with their Quirky Gifts

An innovative nationwide marketing campaign designed to highlight the importance of our high streets has been unveiled in Stockton.

Tue 13th October 2020

Meet the Human rooted to her floral Inspirations

An innovative nationwide marketing campaign designed to highlight the importance of our high streets has been unveiled in Stockton.

Tue 6th October 2020

High Praise for High Streets Human Side

An innovative nationwide marketing campaign designed to highlight the importance of our high streets has been unveiled in Stockton.

Wed 30th September 2020

This is just the start

First act confirmed for Stockton's famous Globe.

Wed 30th September 2020

The Courtyard Socials

Simple, Stylish Socialising – New event for your social calendar when socialising is safe for us all.

Thu 23rd July 2020

Nice to MET You

Popular business networking event returns as town re-opens for business A unique business networking event held virtually for the very first time has been told Stockton ‘absolutely open for business.’

Thu 18th June 2020
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