A council team has won a national award for its work to help residents save money on their heating and energy bills. Durham County Council’s warm homes team received the National Heating Project of the Year accolade at the 2022 National Energy Efficiency Awards. The accolade recognises the achievements of the team’s warm homes...

Currently less than half of materials able to be recycled are recycled – warns Durham County Council, as it encourages residents to be mindful when placing items in their bins. As part of its What Goes Where campaign, the local authority is asking residents to be aware of what can and cannot be recycled when disposing of household waste....

By Berni Borsberry A round-up of action from Aycliffe ‘Youthy’… Under 14 Girls 12 v 0 Birtley The best game of football these girls have played this season so far. Keeping the ball on the ground, passing on top form and clinical in front of goal. In windy conditions they started on the front foot, and this continued throughout. A real...

Families, couples and anyone seeking a staycation packed full of memorable moments are being encouraged to head to Durham this autumn. Visit County Durham, Durham County Council’s tourism service, has teamed up with partners across the tourism sector for a new campaign aimed at boosting the visitor economy over the autumn and winter...

In every issue of our Aycliffe Business magazine, we take a break and sit down with a different employee or business owner/leader to ask them 20 questions about a variety of subjects. In our latest issue, Kathryn Howe is in the Aycliffe Business chair. Kat and her husband Carl own and run Valhalla North Axe Throwing on Aycliffe Business Park...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe FC’s Junior Section. Under 7’s Juniors – Put in an impressive performance against Washington Athletics. In a wonderful team effort, Lincoln, Colton, Reign and Felix scored goals. MOTM was Joe who played great in three different positions. Under 7’s Whites –...

Members of the public can have their say on plans to redevelop the former Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Museum and Art Gallery into an exhibition centre, gallery, café and restaurant. In March this year, Durham County Council’s Cabinet approved proposals to redevelop the building, at Aykley Heads, for cultural use. The above CGI shows how...

Wear Business, the sister publication of Aycliffe Business, has been boosted with the appointment of a new account manager who boasts a wealth of experience in publishing. Colin Rutherford has joined the Sunderland-based Wear Business team as the publication plans to ramp up its expansion in 2023. Despite the magazine launching just before...

A group of teenagers were arrested within minutes of an attempted robbery in Newton Aycliffe – after a police chopper found the unruly youths ‘decamped’ in nearby Eldon. Officers received reports of the attempted robbery at around 12.30pm on Monday when a man was allegedly kicked off his motorbike in Aycliffe by the gang. The suspects...

Starting this Thursday, the Pioneering Care Centre will be offering a ‘Warm Space’ for local people to come together and enjoy a range of activities and a hot snack. The sessions will run weekly every Thursday, from 3.30pm until 5.30pm, and all are welcome. There’ll be games, seasonal crafts, children’s fitness and much more. PCP...