A Newton Aycliffe-based charity is seeking volunteers to support an adult day service for those with physical and learning disabilities. Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) has ran Options, a service dedicated to adults with learning and physical disabilities, since they opened their doors to the local community in 1998. Volunteering with...

A new chief executive looks set to lead the North-East’s largest council. The Chief Officer Appointments Committee at Durham County Council has advised that John Hewitt is their recommended candidate for chief executive following an appointment process. John has been interim chief executive since December. He joined the authority in 2016...

The country’s social care system does not currently achieve the best outcomes for children and their families – and significant change is needed in order to alleviate unsustainable pressure on services. These are the key findings of a report on children’s social care, carried out by the directors of children’s services at 12 North-East...

By Paul Dalton We start this week with a look back at the ‘Run Like A Legend’ Mile Time Trial event which took place in Durham on Friday, July 16. Fastest for the club on the day over the classic mile distance was John Surtees in 4:56, and he was followed by John Firby in 5:19 and Paul Dalton in 5:25. Peter Tennick continued his...

The new Year 7 cohort at Greenfield Community College have had the chance to learn more about the school and take part in a creative summer school. Supported by Greenfield Arts, the groups have worked alongside filmmaker Laura Degnan, artist Paul Theo Murray, Mad Alice Theatre Company and have been supported in core subjects. School staff...

Raby Castle, which has stood as a landmark within County Durham for 700 years, has announced the full extent of its significant investment to enhance the visitor experience of the castle, park and gardens, securing it as an important resource for the region. The ambitious plans for a two-year major development programme, which were passed by...

A major piece of research being led by academics at Teesside University is aiming to help people with a chronic lung disease improve their balance and fall less. Dr Samantha Harrison from the University’s School of Health and Life Sciences has been awarded funding of more than £1.1million from the National Institute for Health Research...

By Bob Wood After a gap of nine months, competitive football returns on Saturday when Newton Aycliffe start the 2021-22 Northern League season with a trip to Billingham Town. The Newtonians will be hoping for a full, uninterrupted, season having seen the last two campaigns curtailed. Colin Stromsoy's side performed strongly in those two...

Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies MBE says she’s thrilled to back this year’s Tees Businesswomen Awards after playing a big part in last year’s event. The founder and creative director of Newton Aycliffe-based Crafter’s Companion was due to be the keynote speaker for the 2020 Tees Businesswomen Awards, which had to go online due to the...

People in County Durham are being asked to check that they are correctly registered to vote. As part of Durham County Council’s annual canvass, households will soon receive a form asking them to check the information currently held on the electoral register. The annual canvass enables the council to ensure the electoral register is kept up...