June 8th, 20220857One 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...
June 7th, 20220937A 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...
June 7th, 20220788Residents in County Durham now have even more opportunities to get on their bikes or enjoy their surroundings on foot.
Durham County Council’s ambitious plan to create an active travel corridor in Newton Aycliffe is now complete following £650,000 in funding from the government’s Active Travel Fund.
The corridor runs alongside...
June 7th, 202201009The husband-and-wife team behind the new Fish Tank facility on Aycliffe Business Park were proud to have won the Aycliffe Newcomer of the Year award against such tough opposition.
The Fish Tank opened its doors on Aycliffe Business Park in January 2020 and is now established as one of the North-East’s premium family swimming and...
June 6th, 20220761A director at Durham County Council has shared her personal experiences of caring for a family member to show support for carers across the region.
The local authority is supporting Carer’s Week, from Monday, June 6 to Sunday, June 12, by raising awareness of the challenges faced by unpaid carers and the contribution they make to...
June 6th, 202201154Decked with red, white and blue – the Pioneering Care Partnership’s royal occasion for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee was nothing short of ‘jubilant’ to kick start community celebrations in County Durham.
From homemade sweet treats, children’s activities and live entertainment, over 800 people from local communities were...
June 6th, 202201167Volunteers who help run community events and activities across County Durham are being thanked for their hard work and commitment as part of National Volunteer Week.
Durham County Council is recognising thousands of volunteers and the essential contribution they make to its services, during a series of celebration events to mark the...
June 5th, 202201476Lee Weldon's weekly round-up from the wicket...
Bank Holiday Thursday 2nd June – NYSD Division 2
Middlesbrough 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was sunny and mild. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 193 all out after 48.5 overs
Chris Palmer 52, Luke Telford 44 and Adam...
June 1st, 20220734Excitement is building across County Durham ahead of the four-day Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend.
The anniversary marks 70 years since Her Majesty The Queen ascended the throne.
Durham County Council is supporting local community activities, such as beacon-lighting, while the authority has also given approval for roads to be...
June 1st, 20220850County Durham may not have been named UK City of Culture 2025, but after such a captivating campaign, the partners driving the bid remain committed to delivering a pioneering cultural programme with a lasting legacy.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) revealed Bradford had been selected as the winner of the...
