National caravan and motorhome dealer Kimberley is celebrating ten years of business near Newton Aycliffe since taking over the well-known seven-acre site at Burtree Gate in 2012. As the only Kimberley branch in the North-East, the Burtree branch has become an integral northern base for the dealer over the last decade and the source of lifelong...

By Paul Dalton With two weeks to catch up on, we start with a parkrun round up from January 22. The club was represented by 29 members, across parkrun events held at Hackworth, Hartlepool, Newbury, Riverside, Sedgefield and York, with Linda McNamee making the pilgrimage to Bushy parkrun, the home of the very first parkrun. Peter Jarps was...

Being named UK City of Culture 2025 will attract millions of visitors to County Durham and the North-East, create thousands of jobs, and significantly support the region’s levelling up. Durham County Council has outlined its plans for the Durham 2025 campaign, submitting its bid for the next stage of the competition with principal partner...

By Paul Blythe A round up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section… Under 9’ Blacks – Travelled to South Park Rangers, Aycliffe started off well, playing some good football. Aycliffe got their rewards early, a great passing move was finished off when Max drilled the ball through the goalkeeper’s legs. The game...

News of a potential devolution deal for County Durham has been welcomed by council leaders. A Government White Paper published this week identifies County Durham as one of nine areas selected to take forward proposals for devolved powers. Durham County Council will now work with the Government, as well as businesses and residents, to...

Greenfield Community Sports are offering free badminton sessions for young people aged 5-11. Working alongside experienced coach Peter Walton, Greenfield sports are keen to see young people having fun with racket sports, learning new skills and being a part of ‘Brilliant Badminton’. The sessions – which will run each Saturday, 1-2pm,...

Newton Aycliffe-based housebuilder Homes by Carlton is on the expansion trail after enjoying its most successful year since returning to the market. The award-winning County Durham housebuilder recently purchased two new sites in Whitton and Sadberge representing a combined development value of £17.5m. Construction is due to start in the...

Over half a million residents in County Durham are being invited to join the big econ-versation on issues which matter to them most – including everything from jobs to opportunities available for our children. People living and working in County Durham will be able to have their say on a wide range of important issues that affect their lives...

World-famous artists will be part of a returning festival which helps to further young people’s learning of choral music in County Durham. Durham Vocal Festival was established by Durham Music Service (DMS) in 2017 to celebrate the heritage and depth of choral music in the county and the wider North-East. DMS, which is operated by Durham...

Business leaders across the North-East and North Yorkshire are being urged to take advantage of a national management training programme being offered by Teesside University International Business School. The Help to Grow Management Programme is designed to provide the management tools needed to help talented business leaders innovate and grow...