May 28th, 202101087
A historic town hall is set to host its first exhibition since its refurbishment, at which families and visitors will be able to explore the fascinating secrets of the Roman gladiators.
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, owned by Durham County Council, opened to the public for the first time on 17 May following its major refurbishment in...
May 27th, 202101615
A Newton Aycliffe businessman newly elected to Durham County Council has pledged to clean up the town with a new campaign.
Lib Dem councillor Nev Jones, co-owner of family-run Aycliffe firm J&C Coaches, was elected to Durham County Council in the recent local elections.
He was also elected to Great Aycliffe Town Council along...
May 27th, 202101170
A leading North-East partnership is showcasing organisations with excellent workplace wellbeing.
The Better Health at Work Award (BHAWA) County Durham is proud to honour organisations for their dedication to improving workplace health through advanced training and awareness.
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service...
May 27th, 202101069
Private sector-led Open North Foundation has signed a major strategic partnership with Teesside University, allowing pandemic-hit businesses access to fully funded programmes via its Business School.
Receiving a double boost, the foundation has welcomed a £10,000 cash donation from the university, which it will use to fund grants...
May 26th, 202101008
By Paul Dalton
Just three members turned out for the club this week, though all in very different events, in what was another quiet week for racing.
Jez Ladbury took on the Hardmoors Wainstones 13.1 Trail Race. The Hardmoors Race Series, which usually includes a marathon, half marathon and 10K option on each race weekend, take...
May 26th, 20210963
Virtual cookery demonstrations, arts and crafts sessions and fun ideas to try at home are just some of the free activities on offer for County Durham families this half-term.
Durham County Council’s Fun and Food programme provides activities with healthy food during the school holidays when it can sometimes be a struggle for...
May 26th, 202102440
The founder of a company bidding to create a new specialist treatment facility in Newton Aycliffe says it will create sustainable jobs and help power the health service.
Fornax Environmental Solutions has applied to Durham County Council to build the factory, which would treat hazardous wastes and recover energy, on a two-hectare...
May 25th, 202101047
Greenfield Arts say they’re “incredibly sad” to be losing creative director Katy Milne as she moves on to new adventures in a new arts and cultural role across South Tyneside.
Katy has been an integral part of Greenfield Community College for 16 years, elevating the arts and creative learning through a range of valuable and...
May 25th, 202101188
By Adam Cayless
U8s Blacks travelled to Billingham Synthonia on Sunday morning. Billingham looked up for the game as soon as the whistle blew and quickly took the lead. Their great play continued from the home side throughout the game, with Aycliffe fighting hard to keep them at bay. A spirited last 10 mins saw Aycliffe finally...
May 25th, 202101334
The new leader of Durham County Council will be a Liberal Democrat with a Tory as deputy leader if plans for a new joint administration go ahead, it has been reported.
Amanda Hopgood is reportedly the first choice to lead the new administration and would be the first female leader in the council’s 132-year history.
Cllr Hopgood,...
