February 24th, 202201139Proposals to meet the increasing cost of adult social care for people in County Durham have been approved by councillors.
Members of Durham County Council agreed the plans when approving the authority's 2022/23 budget proposals and its Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) forecasts.
A report, which had already been discussed by the...
February 24th, 202202040The wellbeing of staff is at the top of the agenda for Newton Aycliffe’s biggest employer.
Automotive manufacturer Gestamp has taken on a full-time wellbeing lead at its huge Aycliffe Business Park site, while the firm has trained up 25 mental health first aiders.
Gestamp – a multinational company which specialises in the...
February 23rd, 202201209Residents in County Durham are being encouraged to give their views on proposals to change parliamentary constituency boundaries.
The 2023 Review of Parliamentary constituencies was formally launched in 2021 by the Boundary Commission for England.
The commission, an independent and impartial non-departmental public body, is...
February 23rd, 20220934By Paul Dalton
This week we start with our usual parkrun round up, as 14 members began their weekend with a 5K run.
There were no significant milestones or Personal Bests to report this week, however the Club was represented at the events held at Darlington South Park, Hackworth, Sedgefield, Sewerby and Wilmslow.
The big event...
February 23rd, 20220834One of Aycliffe Business’s sister publications has been given another major boost after experienced journalist and editor Rob Lawson OBE joined the Wear Business team, taking on the role of consultant editor for the Sunderland-based business publication.
The move comes less than a month after the appointment of experienced sales...
February 22nd, 20220916Durham Police and Crime Commissioner, Durham County Council and housing associations with homes in the county, have signed a pledge to continue working together to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Their commitment is in response to a plan developed by Durham PCC Joy Allen following feedback from more than 1,200 County Durham residents...
February 22nd, 20220850The Joint Administration of Durham County Council (DCC) has repurposed a huge billboard at Aykley Heads to boost a campaign to help children.
One of two that were erected several years ago, the billboard had been carrying an old and inaccurate advertisement.
It now urges the public to consider getting involved in the council’s...
February 22nd, 202201193A team of North-East accountants has grown its team and expanded with a second office in the region after seeing continued growth.
Newton Aycliffe-based Think Kudos – formerly known as Certax Durham – has grown its team to 44 from 30 in the last two years.
The firm has also opened a second 2,200 sq ft office in Sherburn Hill,...
February 21st, 202201290By Bob Wood
Newton Aycliffe will travel to Crook Town next month for the semi-final of the Durham Challenge Cup.
The tie was set up after Aycliffe ran out 3-1 winners over Easington Colliery last Thursday.
Aycliffe's trip to second division side Easington followed a run of three League wins.
Goals from Callum Munro, Liam...
February 21st, 20220785The director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership visited County Durham to find out how businesses, charities and the local authority are working together to help young people build a successful future.
Henri Murison met with Cllr Amanda Hopgood, the Leader of Durham County Council, in Peterlee to find out about DurhamWorks.
This...
