April 1st, 202103569
Aycliffe Town Council is said to be planning a huge outdoor pool party to celebrate the end of lockdown this summer.
Carefree councillors at the local authority want to make a splash with the town celebration on June 22 – the day after all social restrictions are due to end.
And although council officers were remaining...
March 31st, 202103092
Industrial placement students and graduate engineers at 3M in Newton Aycliffe have created a video to highlight the diverse people and careers in the manufacturing sector.
The science-based technology firm says it’s an inspirational resource, developed as part of a joint initiative with the British Science Association called...
March 30th, 202101684
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in Shildon on Tuesday evening.
Officers were called following a disturbance at an address in Thornhill Gardens just after 5pm.
A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Lawrence, of...
March 30th, 202101554
A Newton Aycliffe charity is delighted to receive a significant donation from a local firm of solicitors.
The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) has received a generous donation from Hewitts Solicitors, following their fundraising efforts in aid of PCP’s charity project, Together 21.
Hewitts Solicitors partnered with Together 21...
March 30th, 202101394
Crafter’s TV, the digital platform run by Crafter’s Companion, is welcoming a new presenter to its channel.
Becky Redican will join Joe Remblance and Ben Moseby as a lead presenter on the channel, working alongside Crafter’s TV’s existing craft experts.
The new presenter brings a wealth of experience to her new role,...
March 29th, 202101488
Vital work into cancer research by a Teesside University academic has received a welcome boost in the form of almost £100,000 funding.
Dr Maria Angeles Juanes Ortiz, a biomedical sciences lecturer in the School of Health & Life Sciences, has been awarded the funding as winner of the highly competitive Association of Medical...
March 29th, 202101427
Mobile and home-based businesses in County Durham are now able to apply for financial support during the coronavirus pandemic after a scheme was extended by a council.
Limited fixed funding has been made available by the Government through the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) which can be used to fund a discretionary policy that...
March 29th, 202101002
People in County Durham are being reminded to register to vote ahead of upcoming elections.
Elections for county councillors, parish and town councillors and a Police and Crime Commissioner for the Durham force area are taking place on Thursday 6 May 2021 and those wanting to vote must be registered.
Poll cards are being delivered...
March 26th, 202101488
Sara Davies MBE has been acknowledged with an international industry award at the Association For Creative Industries’ Industry Awards (AFCI).
The founder of Crafter’s Companion was presented with the Industry Achievement Award, which recognises individuals within the sector that have done great things for the community, industry...
March 26th, 202101418
County Durham’s traders and residents are being advised of changes in legislation which will affect the sales of domestic wood, coal and other solid fuels.
Durham County Council will be contacting businesses ahead of 1 May 2021, to ensure they are aware that the sale of wet wood and coal for domestic fires is being phased...
