January 20th, 201602172Woodham Academy has once again been credited with the prestigious Investor in People Standard.
This benchmark has been developed to describe the capabilities organisations need to succeed and highlights the small steps required to achieve excellence.
By meeting the Investors in People Standard, Woodham Academy is confident that it...
January 20th, 201602063Ten talented engineering apprentices who work for some of the region’s leading employers have received special awards at an annual ceremony which has run for almost 50 years.
Sponsors at the 48th annual South West Durham Training awards evening included Cummins Engines, Stanley Black & Decker, Nifco, Cleveland Bridge, Surtec N E...
January 19th, 201602458Fast-growing craft business Crafter’s Companion is set to move its corporate headquarters to Newton Aycliffe as part of its ongoing expansion plans that will also see the creation of several new jobs in the North-East.
The company, which was founded by Sara Davies (pictured above) a decade ago, has been given the go-ahead by Durham...
January 19th, 201605075Local family garage Gregg Little Testing Centre has created two new payment options to spread the cost of motoring.
The new packages are designed the help customers who may be worried about an outlay on their car after the cost of Christmas.
The Service Plan enables motorists to spread the cost of servicing, repairs and...
January 19th, 201604295By Bob Wood
Newton Aycliffe's success this season owes a great deal to goalkeeper James Winter.
The 30-year-old former Hartlepool youth team stopper has been outstanding for the Moore Lane team.
In a break from indoor training, Winter explained how his move to Aycliffe in 2014 had restarted his career.
After breaking a leg...
January 18th, 201602312Police caught over 180 motorists who were unfit to drive because of drink or drugs during a month-long crackdown.
At the start of December officers from the Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit (CDSOU) joined the national campaign covering the run-up to the festive, and then New Year period.
Roadside checkpoints were...
January 18th, 201602299Aycliffe Juniors enjoyed a mixed weekend of games with some exciting encounters enjoyed by the young players.
The Under 7’s braved the icy conditions to play Bishop Auckland St Mary’s. In both games the lads put in 100% but were under a lot of pressure from the off with the cold also affecting their game. St Mary’s came away...
January 15th, 201612643Police are appealing for information after allow wheels were stolen from a car parked at a garage on Aycliffe Business Park.
Officers say the theft happened between 9.10pm and 9.40pm on Monday (11th January) at Croxdale Fast-Fit on St Cuthbert’s Way.
Four alloy wheels and tyres were removed from a Ford Focus in the...
January 15th, 201601993Greenfield Arts are excited to be working with Bewick Crescent Doctors Surgery in Newton Aycliffe to create a new art work which will be displayed in their waiting room, to improve the surgery environment and promote positive well-being.
This is a great opportunity for the students of Greenfield Community College to explore their own...
January 15th, 201602005Newton Aycliffe’s Northern League side face an FA Vase fourth round tie at home to Marske United at Moore Lane Park this weekend.
The Newtonians finally got their third round clash with Atherton Collieries played at Durham this week – with Peter Dixon’s side winning 1-0.
Their prize is a last-32 clash with Northern League...
