March 26th, 201805434Teams from the emergency services and local councils will be put to the test when they take part in a real-time emergency exercise in Newton Aycliffe.
Representatives from Durham Police, Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue and the North East Ambulance Service will be joined by officers from Durham County Council and Darlington...
March 26th, 201801631Dunston UTS 2, Newton Aycliffe 1
By Dave Strickland
Newton Aycliffeâs run of form suffered a slight set-back with 2-1 defeat away to Dunston on Saturday.
They weren't at their best on the day, on a heavy pitch. Although they had players missing through absence and injuries, they had no complaints about the result.
Dunston...
March 23rd, 201801657Companies of varying shapes and sizes are benefiting from a new series of workshops designed specifically to help them to grow.
A total of 14 people from 12 companies â all based on Aycliffe Business Park â attended the first workshop, held at South West Durham Training.
This exclusive programme for Aycliffe businesses is being...
March 23rd, 201801396Garden waste collections in County Durham are due to start next month â but thereâs still time to make sure your house is included.
The first collection for those who have already subscribed to the service take place the week beginning Tuesday, 3 April, followed by fortnightly collections until autumn when the collection season...
March 23rd, 201801607North Shields 2 Newton Aycliffe 2
By Dave Strickland
Newton Aycliffe edged further away from relegation danger with a credible draw at fifth-placed North Shields on Wednesday night.
The Newtonians have climbed up to 14th in the Northern League first division table, and to relative safety, after losing just one league game in...
March 22nd, 201802559Newton Aycliffe-based PWS, one of the UKâs leading distributors of kitchen components, has added another addition to its marketing department.
Michaela Hanna joins the Aycliffe Business Park company as customer engagement manager to drive new opportunities and create value through client engagement across the business.
In...
March 22nd, 201802080A Woodham Academy student will compete against the countryâs leading biathletes after finishing first in the region.
Niall Coulthard won the regional trials of the British Schoolsâ Modern Biathlon held in Hexham. The Year 10 student will now go on to compete at the national finals at Crystal Palace.
Kim Hall, Head of PE at...
March 22nd, 201801521Durham Constabulary is celebrating a hat-trick of success after once again being rated âOutstandingâ by inspectors.
For the third year running, the force has achieved the highest possible grading in an inspection to assess how effective it is at cutting crime and keeping people safe.
In a report published today (Thursday March...
March 21st, 201821511A commercial finance business is expanding to Leeds as it celebrates 10 years in business and gears up for an ambitious growth plan.
Commercial Expert, based on Aycliffe Business Park in Newton Aycliffe, celebrated a decade in business in February.
Managing director Mike Coates has now laid out an ambitious plan which would see its...
March 21st, 201801491If the recent freezing temperatures left you shivering by the radiator, you may be worried about the impact on your heating bills â and your bank balance.
Residents concerned about their energy bills are being encouraged to seek advice from Durham County Councilâs Managing Money Better service, which is run in partnership with...
