March 7th, 201701925Durham Constabulary has maintained its position as the top performing police force in the country for a third year in a row.
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary’s (HMIC) assessed each of the 43 forces in England and Wales to see how effective they were at keeping people safe and reducing crime.
It is understood Durham is...
March 7th, 201702227A drive to recruit more female firefighters is just one of the exciting projects Teesside University students will be working on as part of the brand new Business Clinic.
The Business Clinic was officially launched earlier this month and matches students with businesses to work on real world projects.
In total, 70 second year BA...
March 6th, 201703718A popular library has started a new chapter with the official opening of its new home.
Newton Aycliffe Library has relocated to a bright and modern new base within the town’s leisure centre on Beveridge Way.
And the new-look library was officially opened today (Monday, 6 March) by Cllr Edward Bell, Chairman of Durham County...
March 6th, 201702704Aycliffe Juniors enjoyed another weekend of footballing action as most teams tried to continue league games. The highlight though was a much anticipated cup semi final for the Under 17's.
Seaton Carew were the visiting semi final opponents, a team who play a league above the Aycliffe side. League standings though were over turned as...
March 6th, 201748667An appeal will be made on the BBC’s ‘Crimewatch UK’ programme tonight (Monday March 6) to trace a convicted sex offender who has been on the run for several months.
In November last year at Durham Crown Court, Lisa Hauxwell, 48, was sentenced in her absence to 14 years in prison for a number sexual assaults, which took place in...
March 3rd, 201702092Newton Aycliffe 1, Whitley Bay 3
For the second time in a week Aycliffe lost a game in which they should have gained at least a draw.
This time it was The Bay who profited, taking the points after three defensive mistakes were all converted in a 1-3 win.
Aycliffe started the brighter. Captain Jamie Owens had a chance on two...
March 2nd, 201704300Woodham Academy student Georgia Thelwell has had an exceptional year this year where her hard work and dedication to dance has led her to fantastic opportunities and exceptional performances.
More recently Georgia has competed in Can You Dance touring convention where she competed against other dancers at a national standard.
This...
March 2nd, 201712650Local councillor John Clare thanked businesses after he was awarded a special Aycliffe Ambassador award during Wednesday night’s Make Your Mark ceremony on Aycliffe Business Park.
Cllr Clare was handed the gong for his outstanding contribution to the business park at the end of the awards presentation, held at the Xcel...
March 1st, 201701919Police are warning motorists of a “zero tolerance approach” as the penalties for using a mobile phone while driving were cranked up today.
As from Wednesday (March 1), new legislation means drivers caught using their mobiles will now be subject to a £200 fine and six points on their licence.
The new legislation could have a...
March 1st, 201702397The stage is set for Aycliffe Business Park’s third annual Make Your Mark awards event.
More than 250 people will gather for the award-giving bash at the Xcel Centre tonight (Wednesday March 1).
For the first time, the available tickets for Make Your Mark – organised and promoted by the not-for-profit Aycliffe Business Park...
