A metal recycling company which was launched at the start of the coronavirus pandemic has seen its workforce grow after its owner invested over £1.5m in infrastructure and equipment. Northern Metal Recycling was founded by owner Jordan Bell, who wanted to create a one-stop shop for businesses across the North East. With his vast experience...

Aycliffe school Woodham Academy has produced a slick promotional film after their annual open evenings fell victim to Covid. Woodham would normally have held a series of Year 6 open evenings for Aycliffe parents around this time of the year. To make up for it, they commissioned a professional film which showcases the school, its facilities...

The unique architecture of a popular County Durham park will become the focal point of a new upcoming art project. Durham County Council’s community arts team has commissioned artist Ed Carter to develop a new piece centred around the architectural history of Sedgefield’s Hardwick Park. From now until Spring 2021, Ed will be creating a...

By Paul Dalton Slim pickings on offer for those looking for a race or event over the course of the last week as many of the established events on the race calendar were cancelled some time ago. Two Members who did find an event to run in were Richard Holland and Simon Turner, who had a crack at ‘The Philosopher’s Run’, on Sunday, 18...

Tekmar Group has announced that Alasdair MacDonald has been appointed as chief executive officer, taking over from James Ritchie. Alasdair was chairman of Tekmar Energy for five years prior to the company's flotation in June 2018, when he became non-executive Chairman of Tekmar Group. He has over 30 years' experience in offshore energy,...

By Gary Beacom This week’s round up from Newton Aycliffe Juniors FC… The U8s whites played against Hebburn Madrid in the RFYL. It was a frustrating game for Aycliffe who were up at half time with a Regan goal but it should have been much more as the team had loads of chances and a missed penalty which Oscar scored left top corner only...

A strategy which envisages more than 30,000 jobs and 25,000 new homes has been endorsed by the North-East’s largest council. Durham County Council has today agreed to adopt the County Durham Plan, through which it seeks to ensure the county is a successful place to live, work, invest and visit by focussing on supporting and creating vibrant...

A family-run Newton Aycliffe business is laying the groundwork for their local football club with a naming rights deal that will bring major stadium improvements. Northern League first division club Newton Aycliffe FC have agreed a stadium naming rights deal with nearby sports turf experts Beaumont Landscapes. Aycliffe-based Beaumont –...

North-East councils are calling on the government for a financial settlement that allows them to continue responding to the coronavirus pandemic while providing the services people rely upon. Writing on behalf of all 12 local authorities in the region, Cllr Simon Henig, leader of Durham County Council and chair of the Association of North East...

By Joe Ramage Colin Stromsoy hailed his side’s character following a huge win at The Wanted Stadium over West Auckland Town. The Newton Aycliffe boss saw his team come from behind in the second half with two wonder goals from Ethan Wood and Adam Burnicle after Aaron Thompson had given the home side the lead from the penalty spot early in...