Tekmar Energy has won a contract to supply its patented technology to Japanese wind farms. The Aycliffe Business Park firm, which is part of the Tekmar Group, has been award the new deal from Sumitomo Electric Industries to supply its mechanical cable protection system (CPS) for the Akita and Noshiro offshore wind farms. The wind farms,...

The deadline for tenants and landlords to share their views on plans to improve the standard of privately rented properties in County Durham has been extended. People now have until Sunday 2 August to provide feedback on Durham County Council’s proposals to introduce selective licensing into the county. The scheme would require landlords...

Proposals to create a business park in Durham generating an initial 4,000 jobs worth up to £400m have taken a step forward with the submission of plans. Durham County Council has submitted a ‘hybrid’ planning application for the redevelopment of a site at Aykley Heads, which includes land currently occupied by the local authority’s...

A very special resident at HC-One’s St Clare's Court care home in Newton Aycliffe celebrated his 101st birthday this month. Ex-Navy officer Douglas Saylas celebrated the big milestone on July 17, starting with a visit from his family. Douglas’ family visited the home at a distance and brought some gifts for him, they had not seen Doug in...

The team at Newton Aycliffe-based Warrens Group have been shortlisted for a top accolade which recognises the pioneering way in which they are driving change in the food waste recycling sector. The Aycliffe Business Park firm, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BioCapital, will now go forward to the finals of the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards...

By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe FC is finally seeing light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel with the FA’s announcement that football activity can recommence. While there is still no absolute certainty the aim is that the 2020-21 Ebac Northern League season will commence in early September. The Emirates FA Cup will begin on Tuesday...

A council’s Health and Wellbeing Board has outlined and approved a coronavirus outbreak control plan for County Durham. As part of measures to control the spread of coronavirus, all local authorities are required by government to produce a Covid-19 Local Outbreak Control Plan in order to protect the health of local residents in the event of...

US-based company, Totally Tiffany, has been acquired by Newton Aycliffe-based Crafter’s Companion and will join the retailer’s family of brands. Totally Tiffany sells a wide range of multi-use organisation and storage products, which can be used to store a variety of branded craft products, in addition to household items. The existing...

At long last the cricket season finally began on Saturday (July 18), albeit with Government Covid-19 rules and accompanying ECB guidelines being strictly adhered to. However with half of the season’s league fixtures lost due to the pandemic, the NYSD league have scrapped promotion and relegation for this season, but teams still have plenty to...

Teesside Air Supply may be the new kids on the block but managing director Henry Orton is one of the most familiar faces in the compressed air industry. Recognised as a leading expert in the field, Henry, 41, has built his fine reputation in this region for 24 years and has now started his own business to build a family company for children...