February 17th, 202101135
Students at Greenfield Community College are rising to the challenge as they continue with their online learning.
The strong teaching and learning experience at the school is being supported by the breadth of relevant resources available.
This has been evident through the opportunity to access learning platforms such as Hegarty...
February 17th, 202102421
The NYSD have released the fixtures for the 2021 cricket season.
If Covid restrictions allow, in just a few weeks time on April 17, Newton Aycliffe first team will travel to Blackhall to get the season underway while on the same day the second team will entertain Billingham Synthonia.
Last year cricket was the first sport allowed...
February 16th, 202101164
Organisations providing domestic abuse or sexual violence support services across County Durham and Darlington are urged to apply for additional funding being made available by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).
The Durham Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner is pleased to announce that the MOJ has now confirmed £276,293 of...
February 16th, 202101821
Children across County Durham are being sent food and activity packs to keep them well-fed and occupied during February half-term thanks to a grant of nearly £4,000.
Durham County Council’s 3 Towns Area Action Partnership (AAP) has awarded £3,872 from its Holiday Activities and Healthy Food budget to four local organisations to...
February 16th, 202102063
Nearly 100 businesses in County Durham have significantly improved their energy efficiency in the last year, thanks to a project which helps save on running costs by reducing carbon emissions.
Despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, Durham County Council’s Business Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP) team was able to...
February 15th, 202101528
Residents in County Durham still have time to apply for this year’s garden waste scheme and get all 17 collections during 2021.
The first collection from the Durham County Council service takes place in late March or early April, followed by fortnightly collections until November when the season ends.
Those who sign up before...
February 12th, 202101989
Mental Health was at the forefront of a high-profile business discussion during Aycliffe Business Park Community’s first meeting of 2021.
Representatives from three of Aycliffe Business Park’s biggest employers were joined by our local MP for the online event in January, organised by Business Durham’s John Parnell.
Aycliffe...
February 12th, 202101757
A County Durham town is hoping to receive a significant economic boost and become a world-class visitor destination with the submission of a bid for almost £50m in regeneration funding.
Last year, Bishop Auckland was selected by the government to be part of the Stronger Towns Programme, allowing Durham County Council to apply for a...
February 11th, 202104499
The 49th issue of Aycliffe Business features an exclusive interview with Frans Calje, CEO of Teesport operators PD Ports, as our cover feature.
The first issue of 2021 also includes special features with RTC North, new venture Cobots Online, razorblue, Stiller Warehousing and Distribution and Finley Structures.
With thanks to...
February 11th, 202101737
A rogue trader who failed to carry out proper repairs to household appliances or deliver new goods after customers had already paid him has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Richard Andreas Allsopp accepted money from a number of people for work such as fixing dishwashers, ovens and fridges but in many cases failed to turn up...
