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Ashley Barnard

Ashley Barnard

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Community Content Editor and Reporter, The Northern Echo

Richmond

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economic policyForeign policy domestic policymaking.

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Homosexuality, LGBT.

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Total articles 5451

  • Newton Aycliffe soft play with ‘chips to die for’ in Echo's top ten

    By Ashley Barnard Verified| The Northern Echo Verified A soft play which has seen the same management team running it since it opened 22 years ago is in the top ten of The Northern Echo’s Best Indoor Family Entertainment competition. Ruff ‘n’ Tumble Adventure World, in 2000 Millennium Way, Newton Aycliffe, is owned by Darren and Andrea Peckitt, but managed since day one by Diane Edwardson. Diane said: “I have been here since it opened, and all of the other full time staff have been here at least ten years.

    By Ashley Barnard Verified · The Northern Echo

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • Newton Aycliffe soft play with ‘chips to die for’ in Echo's top ten

    By Ashley Barnard Verified| The Northern Echo Verified A soft play which has seen the same management team running it since it opened 22 years ago is in the top ten of The Northern Echo’s Best Indoor Family Entertainment competition. Ruff ‘n’ Tumble Adventure World, in 2000 Millennium Way, Newton Aycliffe, is owned by Darren and Andrea Peckitt, but managed since day one by Diane Edwardson. Diane said: “I have been here since it opened, and all of the other full time staff have been here at least ten years.

    By Ashley Barnard Verified · The Northern Echo

    Apr. 14, 2025

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The Northern Echo

BUSINESSiQ North East is the flagship business brand of The Northern Echo, dedicated to regional economic coverage and business engagement in the North East of England. It operates as a quarterly magazine and multimedia platform, focusing on profiling both emerging and established businesses that contribute to the region's economy. The publication provides in-depth journalism that highlights collaborative opportunities and identifies gaps for growth. The services offered by BUSINESSiQ include editorial content that aligns with regional economic priorities, such as skills development and innovation. It also provides commercial partnerships, allowing businesses to share their stories through professionally written features. The magazine is distributed to a tailored list of businesses and is available at key regional locations. Additionally, BUSINESSiQ has a multimedia presence, including a YouTube channel featuring interviews and discussions with business leaders. The platform also hosts events like the BUSINESSiQ North East Awards to celebrate local business achievements.

England, United Kingdom

+44 13 2550 5324

Founded: 2017