County Durham SMEs are being encouraged to book their place at this year’s EMCON Incubator Zone as only a handful of stands remain. EMCON (formerly known as Durham Oktoberfest) takes place at the Xcel Centre on Thursday October 18. Seventeen companies have already booked their place on the incubator programme, the latest recruits being...

It was another weekend of footballing action for the Aycliffe Juniors teams. All the teams put in a great effort and there was a wide range of results. The Under 7’s Whites were in Russell Foster League action and came away 5-2 winners against Pass Soccer. The goals came from a Jack R hatrick, Jack C and Tyler to keep up their teams unbeaten...

Families can find out more about the work of our real-life superheroes at a free family fun day held in October. The ‘PCVC Celebration of Local Superheroes’ event will showcase and raise awareness of all the good work that is happening in our local communities, thanking those who go above and beyond to help others in our local...

A man who was wanted by police in connection with a large scale conspiracy to supply Class A drugs has been arrested. Paul Baveridge was detained by officers getting off a ferry at the Port of Tyne at around 9.30am this morning. Officers from Durham Constabulary, who were supported by colleagues from Northumbria Police, arrested the...

Woodham Academy’s art department has built on the success of last year’s high results by gaining record results in 2018. Woodham’s Art results were amongst the highest in the county and were 12% above the national average in the subject. Not only were the results amazing, but the standard of the work was of the highest quality. The end...

Hitachi Rail Europe has confirmed more than 150 temporary workers won’t have their contracts renewed in December. The train manufacturer, which opened its factory on Aycliffe Business Park three years ago, lost out on a contract to design and manufacture 94 Deep Tube trains to serve the London Underground’s Piccadilly line earlier this...

By Donna Campbell Whilst this past week has been quieter in terms of racing it was still a very successful week for the runners of the club. Two of our newer members achieved PB's at Sedgefield Parkrun on Saturday morning. David Stothard achieved his PB of 24.32 and Sandrine Hall achieved 29.28 with the support of the club members along...

Police are appealing for information to help trace wanted man Paul Baveridge. Paul, 29, from the Newton Aycliffe area, is wanted by Durham Police in connection with a large-scale conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs. He is described as a white male, 6’4” tall, and was last sighted around September 8. Police have reason to...

More than 500 people are expected to attend a growing music festival which is now in its third year. The ROF 59 activity centre on Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, will welcome a string of local bands to a specially-built stage and marquee area at their premises this weekend. Around 500 people gathered for the event’s first two...

Almost 400 dangerous weapons have been taken off the streets during a week-long knife amnesty. Knives, samurai swords, machetes, an axe, crossbows and even a mace were handed in at police stations across County Durham and Darlington during last week’s Operation Brassen amnesty. Collection bins were set up in 11 stations across Durham...