As communities across County Durham rally together during these unprecedented times, Durham County Council is offering support and advice to residents. The council recognises that the Coronavirus outbreak is worrying for many people, particularly anyone over 70, those who have underlying health conditions and those who are vulnerable or...

A number of temporary changes are being made to Durham County Council’s services in line with latest government guidance during the Coronavirus outbreak. Following an announcement from the Prime Minister on Monday, which told residents to stay at home and practice social distancing as much as possible, Durham Council will be working to...

By Colin Young In the three years since they launched their own practice Greystone Legal, Newton Aycliffe-based partners Paul Humble and Ben Healey have established a reputation as the go-to firm for employment and business law. The decision to concentrate on their specialised subjects when they set up the firm from Parson’s Court on the...

Greenfield Community College says their students from are well practised at being strong self-led learners and with the support of dedicated and expert staff and have recently made further progress using quality online learning packages as part of their studies. A statement said: “During these unprecedented times, it has been challenging for...

Durham County Council continues to update residents on the impact of services as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. The council is reassuring people that they are working hard to ensure priority services are continuing during these unprecedented times. Details of other services that have been impacted are as follows: • The council...

By Colin Young The owner of the security Task Force guarding Newton Aycliffe has reassured the town’s businesses they are in safe hands during the Covid-19 outbreak. Sparta Security are providing patrols and hi-tech surveillance on Aycliffe Business Park where they have recently moved their own business. With businesses and their...

Chief Superintendent Chris Curtis, the officer in charge of Durham Constabulary’s response to the outbreak, says that police will continue to be there when needed, despite the impact of Covid-19. Chief Superintendent Chris Curtis said: “Durham Constabulary has taken all necessary steps to ensure we can continue to protect the public and...

A series of financial measures to help residents and businesses impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak has been announced by Durham County Council. The authority is to postpone debt recovery action for anyone in council tax or business rates arrears, as part of the support it is offering people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further resources have...

It has a new team, a new look and a new name! Aycliffe Today has relaunched its business magazine, with the new name Aycliffe Business. Business manager Sharon Hutchinson, clearly making her mark after being appointed to her new role in January, said: “We’re delighted with the new product – it really is completely different, while...

Woodham Academy’s Dance Academy have been working exceptionally hard to prepare for a very busy half-term. They rehearse every Wednesday after school and dedicate time over lunch to prepare. The Dance Academy travelled to Halifax to compete in ‘The Great Big Dance Off’ earlier this month. This prestigious competition holds regional...