June 21st, 20210765
A pioneering programme which aims to transform the police response to rape and sexual offences is set to be rolled out across Durham Constabulary.
Project Soteria will see police professionals work alongside prominent academics to better understand a suspect’s behaviour and improve victim experiences within the criminal justice...
June 21st, 202101084
The world of work is evolving.
Digital technology is changing how businesses of all sizes operate. Undoubtedly there will be great opportunities for those who have the right skills and knowledge, but what will these be?
Digital experts from Teesside University have predicted the five skills that employers will be looking for in a...
June 18th, 202102108
Woodham Academy are delighted to announce that 35 year 11 students have completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Through the Leadership Academy programme, students have shown great perseverance, resilience and determination to accomplish this award in unprecedented circumstances.
Woodham Academy became a licence holder for...
June 18th, 20210978
The Work Place business support co-ordinator Julie Turnbull reveals the benefits of joining a thriving business hub in Aycliffe...
The team at The Work Place are delighted that an opportunity has come up to join our thriving business hub this summer.
For many years, office space at The Work Place has been highly sought after, and...
June 17th, 202101010
Two popular theatres in County Durham will reopen their doors next week, ready to welcome visitors back with a new look.
Durham County Council has completed renovation work at the Gala Theatre, in Durham, and the Empire Theatre, in Consett, which will both reopen on Monday, June 21.
Over the last year, Consett’s Empire Theatre...
June 17th, 20210993
Founded in 2015 by marine biologist Dr Craig Rose, Seaweed & Co has created multiple signature seaweed products and brands, and is now a leading supplier of nutritional supplements and seaweed ingredients across Europe.
The business, which is based in Whitley Bay, has recently welcomed Mario Patrocollo, advisor to the Co-COO of...
June 17th, 20210927
The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) is holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday July 29, from 11.30am until 12.30pm via Zoom.
For over 23 years PCP has proudly delivered high quality accessible projects and activities aimed at improving health, providing access to services and reducing social isolation.
None have been so...
June 17th, 20210987
Newton Aycliffe-based Harrison Flagpoles has partnered with BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead to help the venue champion local artists through its Open Submission project.
The Aycliffe Business Park firm – which designs, manufacturers and supplies flags and flagpoles – originally installed an eight-metre flagpole on...
June 16th, 20210924
By Paul Dalton
We start this week’s report with a look back at the Ultra North event which took place on Saturday, June 5.
The event comprised two races, one covering 25K, and the other an Ultra 55K option, both of which started and finished in Derwenthaugh Park.
Richard Tonge braved the 25K race, completing his run in...
June 16th, 20210949
Sandra Haigh says she’s “honoured” to have been elected as the town’s new mayor.
Independent councillor Haigh was elected to succeed Mary Dalton who stepped down as a councillor at the elections.
There were big changes made during Great Aycliffe Town Council’s AGM in May, when the ‘traditional’ leader position as...