March 12th, 201801499Volunteers who give up their time to play a vital role in the running of council events, have been awarded the county council’s highest honour.
Representatives from the 600-strong group of Festival Makers headed to County Hall to accept the Chairman’s Medal from Durham County Council’s Vice Chairman Cllr John Lethbridge.
The...
March 12th, 201812310Small businesses across County Durham are to receive free training to help address skills gaps as part of a £6m Government initiative.
The two-year programme aims to future proof supply chain companies by providing consultancy support to identify key needs including strategic planning and upskilling, then delivering mentoring and...
March 12th, 201802055Stockton Town 1, Newton Aycliffe 2
By Dave Strickland
Newton Aycliffe travelled to FA Vase semi-finalists Stockton Town and came away from Teesside with a win and three points on Saturday.
Most Northern League games were postponed on the day, but this one went ahead on Stockton's 3G pitch at Bishopton Road West.
The surface...
March 9th, 201803035A Newton Aycliffe woman was one of six litterbugs who have been ordered to pay a total of £2,000 in fines and legal costs after being found guilty of littering the streets of County Durham.
The six defendants were initially handed Fixed Penalty Notices by Durham County Council’s neighbourhood wardens, but failed to pay.
The...
March 9th, 201801496County Durham businesses that are keen to showcase their products and services to potential new customers are being recruited for the second phase of a support programme.
Last year saw the launch of the inaugural Incubator Zone programme at Durham Oktoberfest.
And this year, as the event prepares for major changes to reflect its...
March 8th, 201803446A Newton Aycliffe lollipop lady who has been helping children get to school safely for 25 years has been recognised by grateful pupils and staff.
Marian Dawson, school crossing patrol near Sugar Hill Primary School, was honoured in a special assembly to mark her landmark anniversary in the role.
“I was gobsmacked, it was a real...
March 8th, 201802966Woodham Academy students struck gold as they made it through to the next stage of a national maths competition.
Callum Fielden and Richie Steward received gold awards in the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Challenge.
A further 11 Woodham Academy students received either silver or bronze awards for their high scores in the...
March 7th, 201801550Following the huge success of last year’s event, which delivered the biggest and busiest show yet, DL Business Expo is set to return to Darlington in May.
DL Business Expo provides an opportunity for local businesses to showcase their products and services and is a great networking opportunity for the local business...
March 7th, 201801577Greenfield Arts are offering a fun packed programme of FREE activities for young people over the Easter holidays.
Popular favourites such as ‘Crazy Crafts’ and ‘Arts Foraging’ are just some of the activities on offer this spring.
The courses are family focused and suitable for all ages, although children under 8 should be...
March 7th, 201804696A strange orange flare in the night sky got tongues wagging on social media on Tuesday night.
But concerned residents in Aycliffe had no need to worry – the eerie flickering had a perfectly reasonable explanation.
The flashing – seen in the above image, captured by Newtonian Martin Fenwick on Facebook – is caused by routine...
