People in County Durham whose homes are not connected to a mains gas supply are set to benefit following the success of a funding bid. A total of 250 properties will be eligible for work to make them more energy efficient after Durham County Council was successful in a bid for £5.185m from the government. The money comes on the back of...

Two volunteers are being sought to help ensure high standards of conduct among county, town and parish councillors across County Durham. Applications are now open for two Independent Person posts to support Durham County Council’s monitoring officer and Standards Committee in their work to uphold the high ethical standards required of elected...

Jacksons Law Firm corporate/commercial lawyer Sam Dixon with valuable advice to businesses considering employee share schemes… Currently, there is a particular focus on recruitment and retention of employees for many businesses. Providing incentives to employees can help retain and motivate key members of staff who have the skills to make...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. With the snow fall leaving most games postponed, only three games survived the weather this week. Under 7’s Juniors – Travelled to Cleveland Juniors in what looked like it would be tough match. Aycliffe trailed in the first ten minutes, but never...

Seven North-East local authorities have finally agreed to a devolution deal for the North-East – a move that should bring more money and powers to the region from London. The deal between the councils of County Durham, Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Northumberland, North Tyneside and South Tyneside will see a new mayor for the region –...

An order banning vehicles at a popular location in County Durham has been extended for two years. Durham County Council has extended a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order which is in place at Doctors Gate in Hamsterley Forest. The order has been in place on a trial basis for six months, with the aim of combatting the use of off-road...

Newton Aycliffe remain top of the Ebac Northern League despite Saturday's game at Northallerton falling victim to the weather. The game was one of many called off following last week's snow. Second-placed Ashington did manage to get their game in and moved to within three points of Aycliffe following a late winner against...

Continuously evolving, while developing and caring for its local workforce is secret to Gestamp Tallent’s success on Aycliffe Business Park... BY SARAH WALKER It all started in April 1948, when Roy Tallent set up a business on the site of a World War II munitions factory, producing fancy goods like lipstick and cigarette cases from unused...

People are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to the way in which Durham County Council works with residents, communities, councillors, and partners. The council’s existing community engagement arrangements have been in place since 2009 and are centred on the county’s 14 Area Action Partnerships (AAPs). The AAPs bring...

Young people in County Durham have been influential in developing a new strategy for children’s services. Durham County Council has launched its new children’s strategy, Growing Up in County Durham (GUiCD), for 2023-2025. Building on its previous strategy for 2019-2022, the council has worked with partners in the NHS, police, and the...