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...

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...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. Under 7’s Juniors – Played against Boro Rangers Juve, a fantastic performance by all of the team with great passing and moving. Goals from Colton (3), Lincoln (3), Reign (2), and Reuben (2). MOTM awarded by the opposition to Lincoln for great work...

Members of the public are invited to support the Commonwealth of Nations Flag of Peace initiative as part of this year’s Commonwealth Day. Marking 10 years since Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II signed the Commonwealth Charter, Durham County Council will be raising the Commonwealth Flag of Peace in Durham City, on Monday 13 March. The flag,...

Police have arrested 19 people, protected 11 children, seized 11 vehicles, and taken cocaine worth £82,000 off the streets as part of an operation targeting drugs gangs who prey on vulnerable people in County Durham and Darlington. During the operation, which took place throughout last week, officers carried out warrants at several properties...