The second Entrepreneurs’ Forum survey for 2023 has revealed that entrepreneurs are focused on growing revenue and improving profitability rather than selling up. A hundred business founders responded to the Quarterly Members Pulse Survey which indicated a positive outlook amongst North-East entrepreneurs with regard to growth plans for the...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. Under 7’s Reds – Hosted Billingham Jnr Lions, playing some great passing football. Aycliffe’s goals scored by Kian (2) and Oscar (2) who also won MOTM. Under 7’s Juniors – Played North Ormesby, in an entertaining game, goals were scored by...

A group of Woodham Academy students from Year 7 and 8 recently took part in an event to experience “engineering in action”. The students visited Nissan UK to see the manufacture of Nissan cars, such as the Qashqai and Leaf. While students were at the plant in Sunderland, they took part in a site visit to see how they manufacture cars,...

Developers have given the first glimpse of how an exciting County Durham leisure operation will look once it is completed. In March councillors gave the green light to STACK Bishop Auckland, a purpose-built two storey building with a roof terrace at Newgate Street. The mixed-use building will house local independent food traders and bars, as...

By Steven Dawson It has been another busy week for Aycliffe Running Club. The week started with the Neptune Relays on Wednesday 26 April which saw teams of four runners run approximately 1.7 miles each around Hardwick Park in Sedgefield. Tracey Surtees was fastest lady on the night finishing her leg in a time of 9:55. It was an...

A 10-week consultation on proposed new electoral boundaries for County Durham is now underway. The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and local organisations think about the proposals for the future of Durham County Council’s electoral divisions. The commission, an independent body responsible for drawing...

Lee Weldon kicks off the 2023 cricket season with his regular round-up from the wicket… Saturday 29th April – NYSD Division 2 Saltburn 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was cloudy, damp and very cold. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first. Saltburn 2nd XI 215 for 9 after 50 overs Luke Telford 4 for 58,...

An industry-leading Aycliffe seafood supplier continues to thrive and expand as it marks more than 40 years in business. Collins Seafoods, based at Heighington Lane Business Park in Aycliffe, has been an integral part of the seafood industry since it was established in 1980. It delivers to fish and chip shops, pubs and restaurants across...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. Under 10’s Blacks – Travelled to Hartlepool St Francis for the last away league game of the season. Aycliffe started off brightly and grew in confidence after creating some chances, Tyler then scored both of Aycliffe’s goals. It was an exceptional...

Electricians, plasterers, civil engineers and business administrators are among more than 40 apprenticeships roles on offer at Durham County Council. Applications are open now, with a closing date of Sunday May 21, and successful applicants will take up their posts in September. The apprenticeships are open to people of all ages and...