July 11th, 201702558Over the summer term Woodham Academy engineering students have been investigating local engineering and manufacturing companies within the local area.
Students have been investigating the products they manufacture and the industrial processes they employ within their production lines.
Students have researched and visited both...
July 10th, 201702164People in County Durham can now record and report noise disturbance via their mobile phones, thanks to an innovative new app.
Durham County Council has become the first local authority in the North East to use mobile phone technology in this way, having launched the Noise App.
Residents who make a noise complaint to the council are...
July 10th, 201702861Newton Aycliffe Junior Football Club held their 20th annual presentation day at Bishop Auckland Town Hall.
Each of the clubs squads gathered to celebrate their achievements over the 2016-17 season.
All teams were recognised over the course of the day with each player receiving an award for their efforts. A few notable achievements...
July 9th, 201702961A week-long clampdown on drivers using their mobile phones is being launched across Cleveland and Durham on Monday (July 10).
During the campaign, extra patrols will be dedicated to identifying and educating those risking their lives and the lives of other innocent road users by using their phones whilst at the wheel.
Earlier this...
July 9th, 201702208Aycliffe’s first team had a welcome return to form with a brilliant two wicket victory away at league leaders and previously unbeaten Wolviston 1st XI.
Here's a round-up of the weekend's cricket action...
Saturday 8th July – NYSD Division 2
Wolviston 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was warm and sunny. Aycliffe...
July 7th, 201706571Road resurfacing work is to take place in Newton Aycliffe in the coming weeks.
Durham County Council is to carry out work in the town as part of its ongoing programme of road maintenance.
Work will take place around the roundabout linking Burnhill Way, Cobblers Hall Road and Woodham Way in Newton Aycliffe, starting on Monday July...
July 7th, 201701930Talented students from an enterprising school have won a top award with their invention of a board game for Durham.
Students from Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College were crowned champions of the Future Business Magnates (FBM) competition – run by Business Durham, the economic development company for County Durham working on...
July 5th, 201702639Students from Woodham Academy where given the chance to attend a further education event at New College Durham.
The aim of the visit was to give students an insight into the life of a student and to understand the many benefits of further education and training.
Upon arrival students were placed into option groups and given the...
July 5th, 201703197Splashtastic water toys, state-of-the-art aquatic fitness equipment and renovated changing rooms will be introduced to the region’s swimming pools thanks to a £1.5m investment from Durham County Council alongside £540,972 funding from Sport England.
The pool at Aycliffe Leisure Centre is one of four which will benefit from the...
July 4th, 201701870More than 100 businesses from across the North East heard how they could tap into the billion pound rail sector at a sell-out conference.
Business Durham, together with the Rail Alliance and the County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network, held the event at Durham Cricket Club, in Chester Le Street, to help companies take...
