One of the North-East’s most popular visitor attractions and historic sites has scooped a prestigious tourism award which places it in the top 10% of attractions worldwide. Part of The Auckland Project, The Spanish Gallery and Auckland Castle, located on the main site in the heart of Bishop Auckland, have both been named Travellers’ Choice...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket... Saturday 9th September – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Barnard Castle 2nd XI – weather was hot and sunny. Barnard Castle won the toss and chose to bat first. Barnard Castle 2nd XI 117 all out after 39.5 overs Luke Telford 5 for 39, Tom Dearden 2 for 18 and Matty Greaves 1...

An already thriving cluster in County Durham is poised for expansion and to be a key site within a brand-new innovation district. Aykley Heads Business Park, in Durham City, is set to develop and to be part of the new ‘Durham Innovation District,’ which is to be delivered by Durham County Council working with the world-class Durham...

Residents in County Durham are being invited to have their say on proposals to balance council budgets next year and beyond. Durham County Council needs to make £12.1m in budget savings for 2024/25 – even if council tax is increased – and is forecasting a budget gap of £56m over the next four years. This financial position was reported...

A project which brings together 11 of County Durham’s biggest employers has generated more than £300m in “social value” for the county since its launch last year. The ‘County Durham Pound’ project has seen organisations including Durham County Council, Durham Constabulary and Durham University commit to maximising the local impact of...

PCP has been recognised for sustaining its GOLD status from the Investors in People (IIP) and taking home the title of 181st worldwide benchmarked against organisations with 50-249 employees. Over 50,000 organisations are accredited by IIP, with only 17% of those achieving gold status – making PCP a great place to work. PCP chief executive...

A Newton Aycliffe digital agency has been selected to showcase their business on an iconic building in the bustling heart of New York. Digital Edge, a digital marketing and web design agency based on Aycliffe Business Park which works with clients worldwide, has appeared on the Nasdaq Tower in Manhattan’s Times Square. The prestigious...

By Steven Dawson It has been another busy week couple of weeks for Aycliffe Running Club as the races continue to come thick and fast through to the end of summer. On August 27, four members took part in the brutal Stanhope 10 miler which included three huge climbs but also featured some fantastic scenery. Representing the club were...

Work being undertaken to support County Durham residents in living longer, healthier lives will be presented to councillors next week. Durham County Council’s Cabinet is set to receive the eighth annual report from the County Durham Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) when it meets next week on Wednesday, September 13. The report outlines key...

Lee Weldon's weekly round-up from the wicket... Saturday 2nd September – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Maltby 1st XI – weather was warm and sunny. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first. Maltby 1st XI 151 all out after 32.5 overs Luke Telford 6 for 30, Tom Dearden 3 for 26 and Matty Greaves 1 for 34 Newton...