January 7th, 202101812
A Newton Aycliffe-based housebuilder say it's pushing ahead with an ambitious expansion strategy despite the global coronavirus pandemic.
Homes by Carlton, based on Aycliffe Business Park, reckons they’re maximising the spike in housing demand by bringing three new housing developments on stream in County Durham and the Tees...
January 6th, 202101666
Maximising the value of every pound spent in County Durham is key to developing a sustainable economy and driving forward recovery, councillors will hear.
Next week, Durham County Council’s Cabinet will receive an update on the progress and next steps for Social Value and Local Wealth Building (The County Durham Pound) project and...
January 6th, 202101500
Councillors will next week hear how partnership work is helping to support residents through the coronavirus pandemic.
Durham County Council’s Cabinet is being updated on the key initiatives being carried out by the County Durham Partnership.
The partnership is made up of key public, private and voluntary sector organisations...
January 5th, 202101361
Durham County Council is poised to invest £5m to help businesses recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
The local authority looks set to roll out a grant scheme which would provide up to £40,000 in financial assistance to companies, to help them implement recovery plans to overcome the impacts of the virus.
The Durham Business...
January 5th, 202101021
Free digital courses being offered by Teesside University could help people in the region bridge a digital skills gap whilst also supporting a quicker economic recovery.
People who work in County Durham are being urged to take advantage of the Digital Skills for Growth online taster sessions and online courses which will equip them...
January 4th, 202101033
Durham County Council is contributing more than ten times as much funding to road improvement schemes than it was a decade ago as part of its commitment to keeping County Durham moving.
Durham County Council’s cabinet heard that the local authority invested £8.86m in planned road maintenance and improvement projects in...
January 4th, 202101597
Crafter’s Companion is celebrating the unveiling of a brand new studio area for its global digital platform, Crafter’s TV.
The new space, within Crafter’s Aycliffe Business Park site, houses two state-of-the-art studios and a green room, in addition to pre and post production rooms.
With people spending more time at home...
January 3rd, 202103772
By Joe Ramage
Newton Aycliffe FC chairman Allan Oliver moved to thank supporters, sponsors, players and staff for their continued backing and efforts during 2020.
In what has been the most difficult of years both on and off the pitch, Oliver was keen to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices made by all for the football club...
December 24th, 202001731
By Paul Dalton
As Christmas rapidly approaches, thoughts generally turn to winding down to enjoy the festive period.
But on Sunday, December 20, three eager members took the opportunity to take part in Wild Deer Events’ Derwent Reservoir 5 Mile Trail Race.
The race featured a staggered start, with runners released in small,...
December 23rd, 202001641
Hundreds of pubs across County Durham which have been affected by local and national coronavirus restrictions are being encouraged to apply for the latest Government support grant.
‘Wet-led pubs’, or those which predominantly serve alcohol rather than food, are eligible for a one-off grant of £1,000 to help make up for a loss of...
