A leading North-East partnership is showcasing organisations with excellent workplace wellbeing. The Better Health at Work Award (BHAWA) County Durham is proud to honour organisations for their dedication to improving workplace health through advanced training and awareness. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) are...

Private sector-led Open North Foundation has signed a major strategic partnership with Teesside University, allowing pandemic-hit businesses access to fully funded programmes via its Business School. Receiving a double boost, the foundation has welcomed a £10,000 cash donation from the university, which it will use to fund grants for small...

By Paul Dalton Just three members turned out for the club this week, though all in very different events, in what was another quiet week for racing. Jez Ladbury took on the Hardmoors Wainstones 13.1 Trail Race. The Hardmoors Race Series, which usually includes a marathon, half marathon and 10K option on each race weekend, take place on and...

Virtual cookery demonstrations, arts and crafts sessions and fun ideas to try at home are just some of the free activities on offer for County Durham families this half-term. Durham County Council’s Fun and Food programme provides activities with healthy food during the school holidays when it can sometimes be a struggle for families to keep...

The founder of a company bidding to create a new specialist treatment facility in Newton Aycliffe says it will create sustainable jobs and help power the health service. Fornax Environmental Solutions has applied to Durham County Council to build the factory, which would treat hazardous wastes and recover energy, on a two-hectare site at...

Greenfield Arts say they’re “incredibly sad” to be losing creative director Katy Milne as she moves on to new adventures in a new arts and cultural role across South Tyneside. Katy has been an integral part of Greenfield Community College for 16 years, elevating the arts and creative learning through a range of valuable and innovative...

By Adam Cayless U8s Blacks travelled to Billingham Synthonia on Sunday morning. Billingham looked up for the game as soon as the whistle blew and quickly took the lead. Their great play continued from the home side throughout the game, with Aycliffe fighting hard to keep them at bay. A spirited last 10 mins saw Aycliffe finally produce the...

The new leader of Durham County Council will be a Liberal Democrat with a Tory as deputy leader if plans for a new joint administration go ahead, it has been reported. Amanda Hopgood is reportedly the first choice to lead the new administration and would be the first female leader in the council’s 132-year history. Cllr Hopgood, leader of...

Newton Aycliffe manufacturer Roman has revealed its involvement in one of Snowdonia’s landmark projects, the new Hilton Garden Inn. The Hilton Garden Inn brand continues to build on its reputation for creating beautiful hotels in beautiful locations. Having successfully completed the Faroe Islands Garden Inn, Roman were chosen by HH Smith...

Lee Weldon's weekly round-up from the wicket... Saturday 22nd May – NYSD Division 2 Hartlepool 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was cloudy and chilly. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 199 for 9 after 50 oversAdam Randall 75, Luke Telford 30, Michael Howe 23 and George Slatcher 22...