Officers are asking rural residents to remain vigilant following vehicle thefts from outbuildings in Teesdale this week. Three suspects targeted an address in Mickleton in the early hours and took a quadbike and scrambler bike from an outside shed. The residents awoke during the incident and called the police who descended on the area and...

Parks across County Durham have been handed Green Flag Awards after being kept in tip top shape during the past year. The awards recognise excellence and good practice in the management and development of parks and open spaces. Ranging from parks to cemeteries, to countryside sites and crematoria, the awards reflect the high standards of...

More than 50 businesses gathered as a popular series of networking events made a welcome ‘real’ return. Company delegates got together for the news and networking event at the Xcel Centre on Aycliffe Business Park. Organised by Aycliffe Business Park Community (ABPC), and sponsored by local software specialists Excelpoint, it was the...

By Adam Cayless The weekly round-up of action from Newton Aycliffe FC’s junior section… U9’s Blacks travelled to Hartlepool Youth Whites on Saturday. Against the wind, Aycliffe battled well first half, playing some nice football, going in level at HT. Second half Aycliffe lost concentration and shape which saw Hartlepool score twice....

Thousands of households across County Durham will continue to receive help in covering the cost of their council tax bills after councillors agreed to the extension of a scheme. Durham County Council provides council tax discounts of up to 100 per cent to eligible households through its Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) and is one of...

A new corporate director of resources has been appointed at Durham County Council. Paul Darby, who has held the interim role since December, has been appointed on a permanent basis following a recruitment process. Paul started his career at Sedgefield Borough Council in 1987, before moving to Durham City Council in 2007 to become director of...

The vitally important work of occupational therapists is to be celebrated as part of World Occupational Therapy Day. Across Durham County Council, those in the profession will be promoting their service on Wednesday 27 October by sharing their pride in their role within their teams and also on social media. Occupational therapists work with...

Parents in County Durham are being reminded that the closing date to apply for secondary school places for their children is fast approaching. The deadline for applications for the next academic year, which starts in September 2022, is Sunday, October 31. In order for a child to be eligible to start secondary school in September 2022, the...

Shares of offshore energy technology and services provider Tekmar Group took a battering this week after the company issued a profit warning and said supply chain issues and cost control pressures have impacted its financials. Shares in Tekmar Group PLC – which moved its operational HQ from Aycliffe Business Park to Darlington earlier this...

With excitement for Lumiere building, volunteers are needed to help make the magic happen. Lumiere returns to County Durham next month with its most ambitious and far-reaching programme to date. Key to its success will be its team of friendly and enthusiastic volunteers known as the Lumiere Festival Makers. The team plays a vital role in...