Catterall & Co

04/09/2026

Good to see some more investment in Darlington.

Plans have been lodged for a flagship STEM centre in a “major milestone” for Darlington’s Science Park.

28/07/2026

Well, looks like The Metro Centre is going to be sold for a barrowload of pesos!
I wonder what Sir John Hall makes of this!!!!

Landsec has been named preferred bidder for the Metrocentre in Gateshead, which was put up for sale earlier this year with a price tag of circa £500m.

26/06/2026

Good news for The Boro!

10/06/2026

Great news for Darlington!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vy38yjr0eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss&ref=BNTMedia&utm_medium=facebook&fbclid=IwVERDUASWY8VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeDTDVgMdOJfpkh9dtDE_PHbiSRVVDoWmRw_ssgqkcbUn_JeOJDK6Dfro3h6M_aem_iaf6k2MCHhgroFCS2KWkjw

Cabinet approval is given for funding for the Darlington offices plan near a new government hub.

25/03/2026

Larry Fink makes a lot of sense
We should stop encouraging our children to go to university to get useless degrees which leave them with a barrowload of student debt and no job!
Far better to encourage them to get a time-served apprenticeship and qualify for a real job, with no debt!
Bring on all you plumbers, electricians, carpenters, plasterers, et al!!!

Larry Fink also warns if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.

04/03/2026

Update on Scotch Corner:

The company behind the Scotch Corner Designer Village has unveiled its intention to float on the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market and raise £25.5m of equity. The move is set to support…

06/02/2026

Well, it’s Friday here at Cattco HQ, and the snowdrops are out in abundance, and I’m looking forward to hearing the ho**er go at 5 o’clock tonight!
I’m just hoping that the weather will improve, as it has done nothing but rain all week
Wishing all my Facebook friends a wonderful weekend

27/01/2026

This is rather pathetic!
It’s not going to be much help to our struggling pubs!

Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson says the three-year aid was worth £1,650 for the average pub.

22/01/2026

Good news for those who like Black Sheep Best Bitter!

A total of 145 jobs have been saved at a group of breweries that includes Black Sheep Brewery and Purity Brewing Co with a rescue deal.

31/12/2025

Very sad. Peter was a Gentleman and a great solicitor. RIP.
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/darlington/25729979.trusted-wise-kind---tributes-true-gentleman-law/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPB02xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5a3dBczNSeXJGSTlIVkhJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiK6JdTRv2OoG1_MaIc02m6axz44zo4QmFUmIW4xNCHarkimGoTTq9fcGCod_aem_QZmrBbQx3BFxLEBWLuMEZw

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “true gentleman” who became one of the longest serving legal partners in the country.