Three Durham-based organisations are working together to encourage innovation and business growth in new and emerging markets after receiving £820,000 in funding from the government’s UK Community Renewal Fund (CRF). Business Durham, the business support service of Durham County Council, the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), and Durham...

Lee Weldon's weekly round-up from the wicket... Saturday 11th June – NYSD Division 2 Northallerton 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was windy and overcast. Northallerton won the toss and chose to bowl first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 293 for 6 after 50 overs Joe Teasdale 90, Luke Telford 77 and Chris Palmer 37 Northallerton...

Four winners from this year’s Make Your Mark Awards will be represented during a special Q&A panel for the next networking event on Aycliffe Business Park. The interview session will form part of the News & Networking event, sponsored by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, being held on Friday, 24th June (8.15-10am) at Planet...

A new set of ambitious climate targets are to be discussed by councillors, as Durham County Council prepares to outline its next steps to achieving net zero. On Wednesday, June 15, Durham County Council’s cabinet will hear a final update on its first Climate Emergency Response Plan (CERP1), and details of the next steps to further cut carbon...

The chairman of a major Spanish-based UK employer has received a CBE for services to the British automotive sector. Gestamp executive chairman Francisco J. Riberas Mera has been appointed Honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE). On behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the recognition was granted by...

Newton Aycliffe’s ailing town centre could be set for a shot in the arm as part of a Levelling Up bid. More than £117m worth of schemes that would enhance transport, regeneration, town centres and culture are being developed across County Durham. And more than £20m of that could be spent on “repurposing” Aycliffe town centre and...

By Adam Cayless A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. With the summer break now upon us, games are exceedingly rare now, below is a roundup of games from the last two weeks. Under 9’s Whites – Played against Hetton, with four players missing, Aycliffe had a threadbare squad with no substitutes...

Does your community group or organisation need a funding boost? The Happiness Hubs grants programme is back to spread community cheer in County Durham and Darlington, with up to £7,500 available for applicants that meet the criteria. Applications are now open for those that offer safe spaces and activities for local young adults to meet,...

One of the winners from Aycliffe Business Park’s awards ceremony has attributed “teamwork and friendship” as key factors in their achievement. Occupational Health and Training Services (OHTS) won the Service Business of the Year category at the 2022 Make Your Mark Awards, held in association with Husqvarna at Redworth Hall...

A community mentoring service that has helped more than 1,000 vulnerable people in four years has scooped the highest award for volunteering in the UK. The Community Peer Mentor scheme, funded by County Durham and Darlington Police, Crime and Victims' Commissioner Joy Allen, has been awarded The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service for its...