October 24th, 20230703Residents in County Durham are being invited to have their say on further proposals to balance council budgets next year and beyond.
Durham County Council needs to make £16.3m in budget savings for 2024/25 – even if council tax is increased – and is forecasting a budget gap of £67.6m over the next four years.
Measures to save...
October 23rd, 20230744Teesside University’s position as an enterprising university has been recognised nationally with top marks achieved in the majority of categories in a major performance indicator.
The Knowledge Exchange Framework 2023 (KEF3) saw Teesside University achieve the top result in four out of seven categories, reinforcing the...
October 22nd, 20230650Vapes can now be recycled at points across County Durham, thanks to a new scheme.
Recycling containers are in place at 12 of the county’s household waste recycling centres, with smaller containers available in 15 community venues.
Durham County Council has introduced the scheme in response to requests from local...
October 22nd, 202301620Woodham Academy are delighted to announce the appointment of Leo Norris and Amy Richardson as head boy and head girl.
The appointments were based on a rigorous process, following a letter of application and an interview with a range of senior staff.
The standard of applicants were exceptionally high, making the selection process...
October 11th, 20230699By Paul Blythe
A round-up of football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section.
Under 7’s – Hosted Bishop Auckland St. Marys, Aycliffe played some brilliant attacking football with goals from Harry (2) and Alfie. Archie in goal made some great saves.
Under 8’s Reds – Faced North Ormesby, with goals from Oliver and Leo. In a...
October 10th, 20230833Vital research exploring the links between economic inactivity and poor health is being coordinated by academics at Teesside University as part of its mission to reduce inequality and support levelling up in the region.
The University has won funding totalling almost £120,000 to undertake the research which will provide an invaluable...
October 9th, 202301452Newton Aycliffe 2, Hebburn Town 1
Newton Aycliffe showed character, determination and fortitude to come from behind with ten men to gain three massive points against NPL East high-flyers Hebburn Town at the weekend.
The Hornets, backed by a sizeable away following, saw their team score first, after sustained pressure early on from...
October 6th, 202301413On a fantastic night of celebration, The Verve Group’s CEO Cathi Harrison and interior design specialists Cocoon & Bauer were among the big winners at the sixth Tees Businesswomen Awards.
And it was a special – and emotional – night for Pat McBride, whose selfless dedication to helping Teesside families over many years...
October 6th, 202302115Woodham’s Sports Academy has had a fantastic start to the academic year, with many students accessing a range of sports and activities at lunch and after school.
Following the success of last year, the Girls Football Academy has grown.
Some of the girls are now playing for Sunderland Academy and Durham and Teesside’s Regional...
