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Business & Commercial Editor at The Northern Echo

Blackwell, Darlington
Joined March 2007
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@EditorsUK
Society of Editors UK
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@WIJ_UK @WigginLLP @EmmaEGuy @ianbirrell @louiseelisabet @ecotricity @MichaelCrossla7 @Source_Mat @BBCRadio4 @jackhillphoto @LucyCJohn1 @guardian @hansummers @louisetickle For a powerful demonstration of regional journalism’s ability to influence at a national level, successfully rallying workers, politicians and the public to save much-needed jobs, Campaign of the Year Regional goes to @TheNorthernEcho for Keep Hitachi on Track
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@DomShawEcho
Dominic Shaw
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So much for togetherness, for being a ‘family’ & being ‘luckiest man in the world’ A year ago today Rob Edwards’ Luton lost 5-1 at the Riverside. If only he’d remembered the position he was in before #Boro. If only he’d taken his own words on board ✍️👇🏻 https://t.co/SLGHCpAIBf
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Dominic Shaw's analysis of the Rob Edwards situation with the Middlesbrough head coach set to leave for Wolves
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@alfiejoey
alfie joey
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Read all about it! Great value, bumper edition and my first column for @TheNorthernEcho !! @GavFosterEditor @mikehughes @BUSINESSiQNE In praise of @hwinkler4real at 80!
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@mikehughes
Mike Hughes
17 days
But sometimes, as you know @alfiejoey, you just need a good laugh.....😁
@alfiejoey
alfie joey
17 days
New sneak preview of one of region's biggest business events. @mikehughes knows how to stir the emotions!!
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@mikehughes
Mike Hughes
17 days
Seems like a decent sort of chap.....🙂
@TheNorthernEcho
The Northern Echo
17 days
New video gives sneak preview of one of region's biggest business events
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@alfiejoey
alfie joey
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@GoCivTheatre @MarkDeeksMusic LIVE music and LIVE drawing with storytelling too! An Evening with Alfie Joey and Mark Deeks | 29 Nov 2025 | Gosforth Civic Theatre https://t.co/dTOcCC8jnI
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@GavFosterEditor
Gavin Foster
23 days
🙌 Some more brilliant news and recognition for superb journalism from @TheNorthernEcho team after being shortlisted in the @pressgazette 2025 British Journalism Awards 🤗Hugely proud of the team https://t.co/s3QuKfGeIn
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@kayleighbfraser
Kayleigh Fraser
1 month
I’m so excited and grateful to say that I’ve been named in the @PressAwardsuk 30 under 30 this year!🌟 I want to extend a huge thanks to all my colleagues @TheNorthernEcho who have supported me in my career so far - this wouldn’t have happened without them.👏🏻
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@GavFosterEditor
Gavin Foster
1 month
🏆Huge congratulations to @alexoljourno and @kayleighbfraser who have been named winners in the @PressAwardsuk 30 under 30 young journalists to watch. So well deserved. To have two from @TheNorthernEcho among the 30 is fantastic. 🙌 https://t.co/iGUwmDWxYc
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@GavFosterEditor
Gavin Foster
2 months
🙌Absolutely thrilled to see our dedicated @TheNorthernEcho team shortlisted in THREE categories in the 2025 @EditorsUK Media Freedom Awards for regional investigation, campaign and news organisation of the year #topteam https://t.co/m8Qj9nhAYI
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Shortlist announced for Media Freedom Awards 2025..
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@mikehughes
Mike Hughes
2 months
That's a powerful panel for @TheNorthernEcho's next live business event.... https://t.co/pow4paKx7R
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@TheNorthernEcho
The Northern Echo
3 months
It's #ALevelResultsDay2025 and we're bringing you all the latest from across County Durham and Darlington here 👇 https://t.co/Ci0jZ3GL9g
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@Scottwilsonecho
Scott Wilson
4 months
📢 With pre-season cranking up, now's the perfect time to subscribe to The Northern Echo. 👍 Full digital access, ad-free mobile & tablet app, plus the digital edition of the paper. £6 for 6 months - or 50% off an annual subscription Subscribe here⬇️ https://t.co/lT94Swi740
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@DandSTimes
Darlington & Stockton Times
4 months
Scotch Corner Designer Village opening date pushed back another year to 2027
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The opening of the long-anticipated Scotch Corner Designer Village has been delayed until Spring 2027.
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@mikehughes
Mike Hughes
4 months
Well....that was an interesting twist. Happy to accept an invitation to meet Newsquest colleagues at the annual Excellence Awards - and then was called up to be named Superstar of the Year! Crazy, wonderful people.
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@JoshuaFNichol
Joshua Nichol
4 months
🗳️ BREAKING: Lib Dems GAIN council seat from Reform in County Durham. The by-election was triggered by the Reform councillor’s resignation only nine days after he was elected. https://t.co/6F5Gia89t6
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The Liberal Democrats have won a seat from Reform UK on Durham County Council.
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