Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket… Saturday 19th June – NYSD Division 2 Rockliffe Park 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was warm and sunny. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first. Rockliffe Park 1st XI 229 for 9 after 50 oversJack Slatcher 4 for 39, Michael Howe 3 for 58 and Luke Telford 1 for...

A pioneering programme which aims to transform the police response to rape and sexual offences is set to be rolled out across Durham Constabulary. Project Soteria will see police professionals work alongside prominent academics to better understand a suspect’s behaviour and improve victim experiences within the criminal justice...

The world of work is evolving. Digital technology is changing how businesses of all sizes operate. Undoubtedly there will be great opportunities for those who have the right skills and knowledge, but what will these be? Digital experts from Teesside University have predicted the five skills that employers will be looking for in a candidate...

Woodham Academy are delighted to announce that 35 year 11 students have completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. Through the Leadership Academy programme, students have shown great perseverance, resilience and determination to accomplish this award in unprecedented circumstances. Woodham Academy became a licence holder for the Duke of...

The Work Place business support co-ordinator Julie Turnbull reveals the benefits of joining a thriving business hub in Aycliffe... The team at The Work Place are delighted that an opportunity has come up to join our thriving business hub this summer. For many years, office space at The Work Place has been highly sought after, and a waiting...

Two popular theatres in County Durham will reopen their doors next week, ready to welcome visitors back with a new look. Durham County Council has completed renovation work at the Gala Theatre, in Durham, and the Empire Theatre, in Consett, which will both reopen on Monday, June 21. Over the last year, Consett’s Empire Theatre saw a...

Founded in 2015 by marine biologist Dr Craig Rose, Seaweed & Co has created multiple signature seaweed products and brands, and is now a leading supplier of nutritional supplements and seaweed ingredients across Europe. The business, which is based in Whitley Bay, has recently welcomed Mario Patrocollo, advisor to the Co-COO of Walgreens...

The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) is holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday July 29, from 11.30am until 12.30pm via Zoom. For over 23 years PCP has proudly delivered high quality accessible projects and activities aimed at improving health, providing access to services and reducing social isolation. None have been so challenging...

Newton Aycliffe-based Harrison Flagpoles has partnered with BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead to help the venue champion local artists through its Open Submission project. The Aycliffe Business Park firm – which designs, manufacturers and supplies flags and flagpoles – originally installed an eight-metre flagpole on the roof...

By Paul Dalton We start this week’s report with a look back at the Ultra North event which took place on Saturday, June 5. The event comprised two races, one covering 25K, and the other an Ultra 55K option, both of which started and finished in Derwenthaugh Park. Richard Tonge braved the 25K race, completing his run in 3:40:43. Our...