January 27th, 201704067The bravery and determination of brain tumour victim Anna Louise Swabey, the 25-year-old Newton Aycliffe cancer campaigner who died in September just a day before her wedding, was remembered this week at a moving ceremony designed to mark her outstanding achievements.
Anna’s family was presented with a prestigious Rotary...
January 26th, 201703138The region’s first University Technical College (UTC) which opened on Aycliffe Business Park last September is gearing up for two more open days.
After the success of the first two open days back in October, the UTC South Durham has added an extra two to the diary, aimed at helping students make an informed decision regarding their...
January 26th, 201702041A range of schemes that enable children and young people to get involved in decision-making in County Durham have been outlined to councillors.
Members of Durham County Council’s Cabinet heard how the authority, its 14 Area Action Partnerships (AAP) and other organisations working together as the County Durham Partnership are using...
January 26th, 201702048Two high-profile entrepreneurs are set to star at an annual business awards event in Newton Aycliffe.
Peter Wilcock (above, right) and Andy Preston will be the keynote speakers at Aycliffe Business Park Community’s third annual Make Your Mark business awards ceremony.
They’ll both share their fascinating insights into business...
January 26th, 201712541Durham police chief Ron Hogg says people convicted of causing death by dangerous driving should receive harsher penalties.
The Ministry of Justice is currently consulting on the following issues, including the distinction between 'careless' and 'dangerous' driving, a perceived 'gap in the law' for causing serious injury by careless...
January 25th, 201703534A thriving fabrication firm has boosted staff numbers after winning a raft of new contracts.
Newton Aycliffe-based SCH Site Services has taken on 10 new employees after a sustained recruitment programme over recent months.
SCH has added four new office staff, three new site employees and also added three to its in-house fabrication...
January 25th, 201702797Darlington and District Primary schools football team included five of the Newton Aycliffe Juniors Under 11's as they travelled to play in the Northern Regional tournament in Sheffield. They were aiming to reach the final to qualify for the national event later in the year.
Aycliffe's Charlie Dawson, Jake Patterson, Zack Blythe, Jacob...
January 24th, 201711853Computer criminals that target people in County Durham are being snared using a wide range of measures, councillors have been told.
As families increasingly become victims of cyber-crime the Safe Durham Partnership is employing a number of ways to stop fraudsters and thieves.
Members of Durham County Council’s Safer and Stronger...
January 24th, 201702079An engineering firm secured a string of strong business leads as a result of its attendance at the 2016 Durham Oktoberfest, held on Aycliffe Business Park.
Altec Engineering Group took along a team of staff from the six arms of its business to man its prominent stand at the engineering and manufacturing expo.
And throughout the...
January 23rd, 201702419Police are warning there will be no hiding place next week for any motorists across County Durham tempted to use their mobile phones while driving.
Officers from the Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit (CDSOU) are supporting national activity co-ordinated by the NPCC (National Police Chiefs Council).
In 2016 across the...
