Luxury coastal resort hotel Raithwaite Estate, between Whitby and Sandsend, in North Yorkshire has been sold with a guide price of £12 million. Darlington and Stockton Times | Business News…

The firm behind Bedale’s last bank branch, which is closing next month, is aiming to keep a presence by opening an office in the town’s historic hall – but people won’t be able to take out cash. Darlington and Stockton Times | Business News…

A County Durham smallholding which was transformed into an award-winning, dog-friendly tourism venture by the current owners has been put up for sale for £1.2m. Darlington and Stockton Times | Business News…

A NEW artisan chocolate shop in Darlington will open this weekend. Darlington and Stockton Times | Business News…

YOUNGSTERS looking to build their future careers in the low carbon sector could be given a step up the ladder after 20 paid scholarship opportunities were announced in Redcar. Darlington and Stockton Times | Business News…

A community campaign to take over and save a cherished village pub is within a few thousand pounds of the target needed to apply to the government for match-funding. Darlington and Stockton Times | Business News…

A contentious scheme to build an expansive industrial hub across top quality farmland beside the A1(M) has been approved after councillors were told it would create more than 1,000 jobs and be best placed to avoid exacerbating congestion issues. Darlington and Stockton Times | Business News…

Owners of an Indian restaurant in Darlington have spoken out after a group of people called to ask if they could have free food in return for a good review. Darlington and Stockton Times | Business News…

Plans have been submitted to convert a pub in remote upper Teesdale into a home and holiday let. Darlington and Stockton Times | Business News…