November 3rd, 202001572
Students at Greenfield Community College have settled well this term in a safe and supportive environment.
Learning opportunities have also seen an added dimension through an extensive extra-curricular programme.
Led by Mr Butterworth, subject leader for PE, the programme has attracted students from a range of year...
November 3rd, 202023033
Lower Breck 3, Newton Aycliffe 2Buildbase FA Vase
By Bob Wood
It was a Halloween horror for Aycliffe as two own goals contributed to their demise in this season's FA Vase.
Even more unfortunately both OG's were scored by the same player, Marc Costello.
Saturday saw Aycliffe travel to the Anfield Sports Centre, Liverpool to...
November 3rd, 202001610
Tenants in County Durham are being reminded to check their landlords are complying with property and rental standards following new and updated housing legislation.
With the return of university students to the county in September, Durham County Council’s trading standards team wants to ensure that all tenants, including students,...
November 3rd, 202001671
Managed IT service provider razorblue has seen 363% growth over the last five years and shows no sign of slowing down.
Due to businesses increasing their investment in IT throughout the pandemic - paired with many companies being let down by other suppliers, demand for razorblue’s wide ranging portfolio of services remains...
November 2nd, 202003114
By Gary Beacom
Newton Aycliffe U8s Blacks hosted Darlington Spraire lads this week. Playing into a strong wind in the first half, Aycliffe were up against it from the start and struggled to get their game going. A tough first half found them heading in behind at half time. Despite the score Aycliffe did not let their heads drop and...
November 2nd, 202001499
A new project aiming to make local neighbourhoods cleaner and greener is underway across County Durham.
Launched by Durham County Council, Find and Fix involves the council and community working together to tackle a range of unsightly issues in the community such as graffiti, chewing gum, or clearing pathways.
The new Find and Fix...
November 2nd, 202001952
A long-established Newton Aycliffe institution has received mayoral recognition for its work in a local community.
ITEC NE, based at the Digital Factory on Aycliffe Business Park, won the ‘Improving Employment Opportunities’ award at Middlesbrough Council’s Civic Community Awards 2020.
ITEC was also highly commended in the...
October 30th, 202001793
Six landmarks across County Durham will be lit up in red next month to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, many traditional services, parades and wreath laying ceremonies due to take place on 8 November have been cancelled.
However, Durham County Council is planning a different but equally...
October 30th, 202001598
County Durham businesses are benefiting from increased employment and growth due to support received from a Business Durham programme.
The Digital Drive County Durham initiative was launched in 2017 to help businesses to become more resilient, efficient and profitable and gain a competitive edge by using digital technology.
The...
October 29th, 202001624
A scheme to extend free school meals over the half-term holidays received more than 4,000 applications within hours of its launch.
Durham County Council stepped in to provide this much-need support to families who rely on free school meals after the Government voted against extending the national scheme over the school holiday period...
