June 2nd, 201701931People are being encouraged to get involved with various volunteering projects across County Durham in support of Volunteers Week.
Volunteers Week takes place between June 1 and 7, and celebrates the contribution made by millions of volunteers across the UK.
Last year over 4,500 people volunteered with Durham County Council...
June 1st, 201701907Tips and advice on tracing your family tree will be available at a beginners’ family history course.
Run by Durham County Record Office, the popular sessions are led by an archivist and also offer an introduction to the sources available at the record office.
The course lasts for three weeks and runs on the following...
June 1st, 201702049Major local employers including Hitachi Rail Europe, Circor Energy and Husqvarna are using new tailor-made apprenticeship programmes to help build their future workforces.
Newton Aycliffe-based South West Durham Training (SWDT) is now delivering bespoke apprenticeship packages to accommodate the needs of businesses.
SWDT says...
May 31st, 201703538Two election hopefuls going head-to-head to become Newton Aycliffe’s MP have clashed over their campaign leaflets.
Labour candidate, and the Sedgefield constituency’s MP of 10 years, Phil Wilson, says he’s threatening legal action after accusing his Tory rival, Dehenna Davison, of getting her facts wrong about him in campaign...
May 31st, 201713942Dog owners are being advised of new rules that will come into force in County Durham at the beginning of June.
Durham County Council is introducing a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to encourage responsible ownership and tackle issues such as dog fouling and strays.
People can find out more about the new rules through the...
May 31st, 201702362Chapter Homes has advised it will be investing a significant amount to boost the local economy through its local suppliers commitment by hiring North-East based businesses where possible.
The firm, which is based in Durham, is building its first development in Eden Field, Newton Aycliffe.
The commitment to the use of local...
May 31st, 201702400People are being advised to keep safe in warm weather as higher temperatures are set to continue across County Durham.
Although last week’s sunshine seems to have disappeared for now, Public Health England has issued advice for people to follow over the coming months.
Top tips to keep safe in the sun include:
• Try to keep...
May 30th, 201702551Three Aycliffe business leaders have publicly backed Phil Wilson’s campaign to be re-elected as the town’s MP on June 8.
Wilson, Labour’s Sedgefield MP for 10 years, is up against four other people to keep his seat, including Tory candidate Dehenna Davison, a 23-year-old student from Hull.
Three leading personalities from...
May 30th, 201702311A round-up of the weekend's cricket action...
Saturday 27th May – NYSD Division 2
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Stokesley 2nd XI – weather was changeable and mild. Stokesley won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 160 all out after 46 overs
Chris Palmer 35, Tom Wickins 20 and Graham Telford 19
Stokesley...
May 29th, 201712684Online flight booker Kiwi.com has revealed the frustrations of parents in the North-East being penalised for taking their children away on holiday during school term time.
Research conducted by the brand reveals that 75% of parents in the North-East sided with Jon Platt, who earlier this year lost his High Court battle for the right...
