Mike Hughes
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Business & Commercial Editor at The Northern Echo
Blackwell, Darlington
Joined March 2007
@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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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
thenorthernecho.co.uk
Dominic Shaw's analysis of the Rob Edwards situation with the Middlesbrough head coach set to leave for Wolves
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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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But sometimes, as you know @alfiejoey, you just need a good laugh.....😁
New sneak preview of one of region's biggest business events. @mikehughes knows how to stir the emotions!!
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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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Subscribe to The Northern Echo for just £4 for 4 months in our November sale
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Subscribe now to The Northern Echo for only £4 for 4 months in our latest sale. Annual subscriptions are only £47 for the year.
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🙌 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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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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🏆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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🙌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
societyofeditors.org
Shortlist announced for Media Freedom Awards 2025..
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Durham named University of the Year 2026 and rises above Oxford and Cambridge
thenorthernecho.co.uk
Durham University has been named The Times and The Sunday Times’ University of the Year 2026 and has risen above Oxford and Cambridge.
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That's a powerful panel for @TheNorthernEcho's next live business event.... https://t.co/pow4paKx7R
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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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WE'VE LAUNCHED! The @BUSINESSiQNE Awards, in partnership once again with @AmazonUK will be at @HiltonHotels on April 22. https://t.co/jdkKnqrjTt
thenorthernecho.co.uk
The Northern Echo is pleased to be able to present our premier event from The Hilton at Gateshead on Wednesday, April 22.
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📢 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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Scotch Corner Designer Village opening date pushed back another year to 2027
darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk
The opening of the long-anticipated Scotch Corner Designer Village has been delayed until Spring 2027.
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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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🗳️ 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
thenorthernecho.co.uk
The Liberal Democrats have won a seat from Reform UK on Durham County Council.
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