By Joanne Barrett A new business support programme has been launched to help construction industry firms in County Durham win more work. Called Construction Routes to Contract Success, it will run for two years and is targeting SMEs in the sector and its extensive supply chain. The programme is commissioned by Business Durham’s Durham...

By Paul Dalton New Covid-19 restrictions were introduced in the North East last week, but fortunately organised sporting or licensed physical activity is still permitted where clubs and event organisers have adopted the published guidance on how to operate safely issued by that sport’s governing body, in our case, England Athletics. In...

Residents in County Durham are being reminded they can still visit the county’s leisure centres and take part in fitness classes. Following the introduction of new restrictions aimed at reducing the spread of coronavirus, Durham County Council is carrying out further work to ensure its leisure centres remain coronavirus secure. A number...

A brand-new boutique – specialising in one-size clothing, accessories and homeware – is opening its doors for the first time next Monday (September 28). Born out of a desire to create a happy, stress-free clothes shopping experience, The House of Eden aims to encourage body positivity through its extensive range of one-size clothing and...

Residents in County Durham can have their say on proposed changes to admission arrangements for secondary schools in the area. Durham County Council is proposing to change the oversubscription criteria to its community secondary schools, and those academies which use its criteria from 2022-23, giving priority to those living closest to the...

Newton Aycliffe 4, Barnoldswick Town 0 By Joe Ramage Newton Aycliffe booked their spot in the Second Qualifying Round of the Buildbase FA Vase with a comprehensive victory over Barnoldswick Town on Saturday. Connor Phelan, Liam Jarvie, Adam Burnicle and Jake Petitjean completed the rout at the Beaumont Landscapes Stadium as Colin...

Greenfield Arts has announced the opening of a new exhibition starting next week. Nature and Community by artist Mike Connell is the first exhibition on display as the arts centre re-opens. Mike is a well-known professional artist from Newton Aycliffe who captures the world around him with extraordinary vision and skill. His exhibition...

By Colin Young In such unprecedented and uncertain times, it is reassuring to know that lawyers at the heart of Aycliffe Business Park are staying ahead of the game and their clients are reaping the rewards. Any law firm which can advise local companies to save more than £500,000 in holiday-related pay during a pandemic is bound to be...

Thousands of jobs and new homes which would provide a boost to the County Durham economy are a step closer following the publication of an inspector’s findings. Durham County Council’s County Durham Plan envisages over 300 hectares of land being allocated for business and industry development and almost 25,000 homes being built. This would...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket… Saturday 19th September – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Darlington 2nd XI – weather was sunny and warm. Darlington won the toss and chose to bowl first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 234 for 9 after 50 oversAdam Randall 66, Luke Telford 46 and Adam Gittins 27 Darlington 2nd XI...