October 2nd, 201801909A growing family-run business which services the construction industry aims to almost double turnover after investing more than £1m in new facilities.
BTS Fabrications has rebranded as BTS Facades and Fabrications, after spending heavily on a new head office and equipment at its Newton Aycliffe premises.
More than 100 guests...
October 1st, 201801569Find out about what support is available for young children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) at a fun filled drop-in.
Join Durham County Council, health services, education, local charities and more at Spennymoor Leisure Centre on Friday 5 October to hear about what support is available for children aged up to...
October 1st, 201802182County Durham SMEs are being encouraged to book their place at this year’s EMCON Incubator Zone as only a handful of stands remain.
EMCON (formerly known as Durham Oktoberfest) takes place at the Xcel Centre on Thursday October 18.
Seventeen companies have already booked their place on the incubator programme, the latest recruits...
September 30th, 201801805It was another weekend of footballing action for the Aycliffe Juniors teams. All the teams put in a great effort and there was a wide range of results.
The Under 7’s Whites were in Russell Foster League action and came away 5-2 winners against Pass Soccer. The goals came from a Jack R hatrick, Jack C and Tyler to keep up their teams...
September 30th, 201801402Families can find out more about the work of our real-life superheroes at a free family fun day held in October.
The ‘PCVC Celebration of Local Superheroes’ event will showcase and raise awareness of all the good work that is happening in our local communities, thanking those who go above and beyond to help others in our local...
September 28th, 201803461A man who was wanted by police in connection with a large scale conspiracy to supply Class A drugs has been arrested.
Paul Baveridge was detained by officers getting off a ferry at the Port of Tyne at around 9.30am this morning.
Officers from Durham Constabulary, who were supported by colleagues from Northumbria Police, arrested...
September 28th, 201831963Woodham Academy’s art department has built on the success of last year’s high results by gaining record results in 2018.
Woodham’s Art results were amongst the highest in the county and were 12% above the national average in the subject.
Not only were the results amazing, but the standard of the work was of the highest...
September 28th, 201802952Hitachi Rail Europe has confirmed more than 150 temporary workers won’t have their contracts renewed in December.
The train manufacturer, which opened its factory on Aycliffe Business Park three years ago, lost out on a contract to design and manufacture 94 Deep Tube trains to serve the London Underground’s Piccadilly line earlier...
September 27th, 201801320By Donna Campbell
Whilst this past week has been quieter in terms of racing it was still a very successful week for the runners of the club.
Two of our newer members achieved PB's at Sedgefield Parkrun on Saturday morning.
David Stothard achieved his PB of 24.32 and Sandrine Hall achieved 29.28 with the support of the club...
September 27th, 201828273Police are appealing for information to help trace wanted man Paul Baveridge.
Paul, 29, from the Newton Aycliffe area, is wanted by Durham Police in connection with a large-scale conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.
He is described as a white male, 6’4” tall, and was last sighted around September 8.
Police have...
