The commercial arm of County Durham training provider NC Group keeps growing – and well beyond its home turf. NC Group tailors programmes and training courses to suit employers and individuals within Industry from its headquarters on Aycliffe Business Park, where they have developed their niche offering to neighbouring engineering and...

Students from Woodham Academy have recently returned from the snow-capped peaks of the Aosta Valley in Italy. The group skied in the resort of Pila which has stunning panoramic views of the border with Switzerland, including famous landmarks such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. The group of 60 students acquitted themselves extremely well...

By Steven Dawson Although this last week has been a little, quieter for races, members from Aycliffe Running Club have still been busy. The week started off with the South Shields Monthly Mile on Wednesday, February 7, where two members took part. Representing the club were David Stothard (7:05) and Ian Stothard (9:40) who both improved...

A County Durham recruitment and training company has been revealed as one of seven sponsors to back the Aycliffe Business Make Your Mark Awards. GEM Partnership is sponsoring the Engineering and Manufacturing category for the awards event being held at Hardwick Hall Hotel on May 9. The group – which has a strong presence on Aycliffe...

An initiative which recruits local people to become trusted sources of public health information within their communities has been relaunched. Durham County Council’s public health team is looking for people from across County Durham who are passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of others to become County Durham Together...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. Under 8’s – Travelled to Middleton Rangers Hurricanes for their first game of the season. With the team entering unfamiliar territory after moving up four divisions, they did not know what to expect, but were excited for the challenge. Aycliffe played some great...

A major upgrade of Newton Aycliffe’s road network is set to get underway. The Durham County Council works will deliver improvements along the A167 at its Central Avenue and Ricknall Lane junctions, and the A167/A689 Rushyford roundabout. The scheme will provide additional road capacity in the area, unlocking the potential to develop up to...

By Steven Dawson This weekend was a busy one for Aycliffe Running Club with a number of races taking place across the region and beyond. On Sunday 4 February, four members travelled to Yorkshire for the Dewsbury 10k with some exceptional performances in the event. Representing the club were John Surtees (36:05), Richard Campbell (36:56),...

A Woodham Academy student is following in the footsteps of former pupils by signing for the North-East’s most successful club of our generation. Woodham has a rich tradition of producing footballers of the highest quality. Previous successes include Jason Steele, Ross Turnbull, Lewis Wing, Christ Mason and Darren Craddock, all playing...

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has announced a new temporary home for Neighbourhood and Response policing teams in Newton Aycliffe as work continues to identify a permanent police base in the town. The County Durham and Darlington PCC and force have been working hard to identify a ‘cost-effective and operationally sound’...