A holistic, sustainable and collaborative approach to transport investment is the key to enhancing the UK’s connectivity and unlocking opportunities for people and businesses, according to Transport for the North (TfN). In its submission to the Union Connectivity Review – with Sir Peter Hendy at the helm – the Sub-national Transport Body...

As temperatures drop, vehicle maintenance and winter servicing are both essential. Car breakdown service RAC has said that nearly half of UK motorists surveyed have put off servicing their cars or carrying out essential maintenance during 2020. Some 48 percent of drivers have spent less time looking after their vehicle as plummeting car...

A Newton Aycliffe-based housebuilder say it's pushing ahead with an ambitious expansion strategy despite the global coronavirus pandemic. Homes by Carlton, based on Aycliffe Business Park, reckons they’re maximising the spike in housing demand by bringing three new housing developments on stream in County Durham and the Tees Valley. This...

Maximising the value of every pound spent in County Durham is key to developing a sustainable economy and driving forward recovery, councillors will hear. Next week, Durham County Council’s Cabinet will receive an update on the progress and next steps for Social Value and Local Wealth Building (The County Durham Pound) project and the...

Councillors will next week hear how partnership work is helping to support residents through the coronavirus pandemic. Durham County Council’s Cabinet is being updated on the key initiatives being carried out by the County Durham Partnership. The partnership is made up of key public, private and voluntary sector organisations that work...

Durham County Council is poised to invest £5m to help businesses recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The local authority looks set to roll out a grant scheme which would provide up to £40,000 in financial assistance to companies, to help them implement recovery plans to overcome the impacts of the virus. The Durham Business Recovery...

Free digital courses being offered by Teesside University could help people in the region bridge a digital skills gap whilst also supporting a quicker economic recovery. People who work in County Durham are being urged to take advantage of the Digital Skills for Growth online taster sessions and online courses which will equip them with vital...

Durham County Council is contributing more than ten times as much funding to road improvement schemes than it was a decade ago as part of its commitment to keeping County Durham moving. Durham County Council’s cabinet heard that the local authority invested £8.86m in planned road maintenance and improvement projects in 2019-20. Combined...

Crafter’s Companion is celebrating the unveiling of a brand new studio area for its global digital platform, Crafter’s TV. The new space, within Crafter’s Aycliffe Business Park site, houses two state-of-the-art studios and a green room, in addition to pre and post production rooms. With people spending more time at home this year,...

By Joe Ramage Newton Aycliffe FC chairman Allan Oliver moved to thank supporters, sponsors, players and staff for their continued backing and efforts during 2020. In what has been the most difficult of years both on and off the pitch, Oliver was keen to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices made by all for the football club...