An annual celebration of County Durham’s history and heritage is set to run across two weekends for the first time this year. The Heritage Open Days event normally runs for four days in September but this year there will be double the opportunity for people to take part, with activities and tours running across two long weekends. Due to...

Durham is set to host a major event showcasing innovative energy projects. On Wednesday September 5, Durham County Council Chairman, John Lethbridge, will officially welcome European partners for the Interreg Europe funded programme REBUS (Renovation for Energy Efficient Buildings). During the two day event, Durham will showcase some of the...

Newton Aycliffe 0, Guisborough Town 2 By Dave Strickland Newton Aycliffe suffered an early exit from the FA Cup in their replay on Tuesday night. They had several good chances to win the first game last Saturday, but conceded a late equaliser in injury-time to finish 3-3. In the replay, they never hit form; Guisborough dominated the...

An exciting Roman re-enactment will transport visitors back in time this bank holiday. Binchester Roman Festival is inviting visitors to experience an encampment of Roman soldiers, complete with traders and artisans. The day includes a thrilling demonstration of Roman military skills with archery, slingshots and catapult...

By Adam Steel Business Durham raised a glass to the firms who took part in Future Business Magnates, giving the region’s youth of today inspiration for tomorrow, as the annual project’s prize-giving enjoyed centre stage at the Xcel Centre on Aycliffe Business Park. The competition is organised by Business Durham and encourages local...

After 59 years standing proud on the edge of the town and welcoming generations of youngsters through the gates, Vane Road Primary School in Newton Aycliffe will reach the end of an era. Head teacher Kieran Pavey is opening the school gates to the original school one last time during a special open day this week. He’s inviting the...

A round-up of the weekend's cricket action... Saturday 11th August – NYSD Division 2 Maltby 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was warm and sunny. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first. Maltby 1st XI 110 all out after 35.1 overs Michael Howe 4 for 40, Patrick Howe 3 for 6 and Jack Slatcher 2 for 46 Newton...

A project designed to help County Durham businesses to make financial savings through energy efficiency has been praised by European experts. Business Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP) received recognition from the Interreg Europe programme for the excellent support it provides to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). BEEP – a partnership...

Financial pressures on families has led to a plea for donations from foodbanks across the region, which housing and communities organisation Livin has responded to. An article published in the local media about families struggling to give children a hot meal a day during school holidays prompted Livin to step up and take action. Durham...