July 9th, 20240776Latest tourism figures show a major boost for Durhamâs economy as the county builds on its bumper ÂŁ1bn milestone achieved in 2022, with new attractions playing a key role in helping the county reach a new record.
Visit County Durham, the countyâs Destination Management Organisation and Durham County Councilâs tourism service,...
July 9th, 202401050A bin capable of weighing food waste and encouraging recycling and composting was the winning entry in an innovation competition for young entrepreneurs.
The annual County Durham Future Business Magnates competition saw Year 8 pupils from local schools apply creativity and problem-solving to a range of challenges.
Organised by...
July 8th, 20240705People in County Durham are being asked for their views on information, advice and guidance services.
Durham County Council commissions several local charities to deliver these services alongside those provided by its own Welfare Rights Team.
They advise on a wide range of issues including managing money and debt, accessing...
July 8th, 202401364Lee Weldonâs weekly round-up from the wicket...
Saturday 6th July â NYSD Division 2
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Stockton 2nd XI â weather was cool and cloudy Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Stockton 2nd XI 111 all out after 38.4 overs
James Layfield-Carroll 6 for 40, Luke Telford 2 for 6 and Ben Howard...
July 5th, 20240974Newton Aycliffeâs defeated Conservative MP has told Aycliffe Today that heâs proud to have served what he describes as âmy worldâ for the last five years.
Paul Howell says he was elected in 2019 âon a blue tideâ â but now heâs going out âon a low blue tideâ.
He polled just 8,195 votes in the 2024 General...
July 5th, 202401072Following Labourâs General Election win, this is a good time for employers to start looking closely at Labourâs plans to reform employment law.
The Labour Party published a Green Paper on its plan to âMake Work Payâ, which contains its proposals for new employment rights for workers.
The emphasis is on Day One rights for...
July 5th, 202401056The newly-elected MP for Aycliffe says heâll work hard to âsafeguardâ the 700 reportedly threatened jobs at Hitachi Rail.
Alan Strickland was elected as the first MP for the new constituency of Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor in the 2024 General Election.
The Labour candidate won with 18,394 votes, as Conservative Paul Howell...
July 4th, 202407039Woodham Academy is preparing to open the doors of its state-of-the-art ÂŁ39m school in September.
Work is underway to pack up resources and prepare for the move, allowing for a smooth transition into the new building.
As many people in the town may wish to visit the current school before the demolition process gets underway in...
July 3rd, 20240868Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen's proposals to appoint Graham Hall as her new deputy have been unanimously backed by Durham Police and Crime Panel.
The County Durham and Darlington PCC presented her plans to panel members at a Confirmation Hearing on Monday (July 1).
In doing so, the PCC said Mr Hall would provide vital...
July 3rd, 202401013By Steven Dawson
It has been another busy weeks for Aycliffe Running Club.
This started on Wednesday (June 26) with the 5th race in the Darlington Trail series and the tough and hilly West Park 5k.
John Surtees (18:34) finished first with Tracey Surtees (21:10) first female and Lucy Postle (23:55) third female.
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