A group of Woodham Academy students recently met the first British astronaut to have walked in space. Dr Michael Foale delivered a presentation to the year 10 students showcasing the possible STEM career opportunities in the North-East. The scientist spoke of the determination needed to follow your dreams, even if you don't succeed at first,...

Newton Aycliffe’s only specialist electrical and plumbing wholesaler is aiming for future growth after appointing a new manager. Craig Slater has returned to Upex Electrical Distributors after 12 years with a national wholesaler. The 34-year-old, from Newton Aycliffe, has been appointed manager at Upex by managing director Gary Monk, who...

A County Durham teacher is among the first in the country to become a United Nations climate change champion. Suzanne Nesbitt, teacher of geography at The Durham Federation, is one of the first to complete the new UN Climate Change course and the first to do so in County Durham. Miss Nesbitt can now deliver up to date climate change lessons...

By Donna Campbell After hosting last week’s Aycliffe 10k it was back to racing for the club and this week it appeared that the focus was on the local parkruns with great attendances at these and several members achieving PBs on the respective courses. At Hardwick Parkrun in Sedgfield Mark Bainbridge achieved a PB of 22.05 and John...

The region’s largest council is showing its support for the armed forces this week. Durham County Council will be flying the official armed forces flag at County Hall this week to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday (June 20) and Reservist Day on Wednesday (June 26). Chairman of the Council, Cllr Katie Corrigan, also hosted a reception for...

Endeavour Partnership’s employment law team have developed a comprehensive support service focused on meeting the HR needs of small to medium sized businesses. Introducing Navigate HR... Endeavour’s Navigate HR packages are fully customisable and flexible. If what’s initially set out doesn’t meet the needs of the business, we can add...

Horndale Community Association will meet next week to discuss its free Community Fun Day being held later this summer. The association is hosting the day on August 15 at Greenfield Community College, with entertainment including a small fun fair, petting zoo, crazy critters, pony rides, face painting, professor nincompoop, bouncy castles,...

Newton Aycliffe will welcome Hartlepool United to Newton Aycliffe for a pre-season friendly next month. Pools – managed by Boro legend and former player Craig Hignett (pictured) – finished 16th in the National League last season. The National League, formerly known as the Conference, is four steps higher than Aycliffe’s Northern League...

Residents are being reminded not to place items inside bags when filling their recycling bins and boxes. Stickers will be attached to all recycling wheelie bins in County Durham from Tuesday, 25 June, advising households that bags – such as black bin liners, bags for life and carrier bags – should not be included. It is part of Durham...

Sara Davies MBE, founder and creative director of Crafter’s Companion, is celebrating after being named one of Management Today’s 35 Women Under 35. Sara set up Crafter’s Companion in 2005 from her university bedroom, while studying for a business degree at York University. Today, the company exports to more than 40 different countries...