March 10th, 201714161A fourth generation family firm which manufactures kitchen components was named Aycliffe Business Parkâs Company of the Year during an evening of celebration.
PWS picked up the top accolade at Aycliffe Business Park Communityâs Make Your Mark event, held at the Xcel Centre with more than 250 people in attendance.
The award was...
March 10th, 201702792The Tees Valley Combined Authority and Darlington Council have launched a transformational vision for Darlington Station.
The event, held at CPI National Biologics Manufacturing Centre, set out vision for Darlington 2025, which include remodelling the station and creating dedicated platforms for local connections and future high speed...
March 10th, 201701976Newton Aycliffe 2, Billingham Synthonia 3
Cup holders Aycliffe went out of this yearâs Durham Challenge Cup competition in a thrilling semi-final tie at Moore Lane.
Aycliffe took an experienced Billingham Synthonia side to the wire, but went out 3-2 when the Synners scored a last-minute winner.
Aycliffe suffered a massive...
March 9th, 201702620County Durhamâs economy has continued to grow despite a challenging economic environment, according to a report.
The report will ask council members to note that latest estimates show there are now over 200,000 jobs in Durham, showing an increase of 4.7% between 2014 and 2015.
This is higher than the equivalent growth for the...
March 9th, 201702428Plans to introduce new enforcement powers for dog control have been met with overwhelming approval.
The new powers, which will mean irresponsible pet owners could be fined up to ÂŁ1,000, are part of Durham County Councilâs new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).
The introduction of the PSPO will mean that from 1 June the...
March 8th, 201713417Newton Aycliffe family business Stiller Warehousing and Distribution is on a new recruitment drive after its latest expansion.
Stiller has completed a new 40,000 sq ft warehouse at its huge 20-acre site on Aycliffe Business Park, costing ÂŁ750,000.
The new development, standing at 10 metres tall, is an extension to an existing...
March 8th, 201704173A convicted sex offender who had been on the run since last year has been traced and arrested following an appeal on BBCâS âCrimewatch UKâ.
On Monday evening the programme broadcast an appeal to trace Lisa Hauxwell, also known as Craig John Hauxwell who had been convicted and sentenced in his/her absence to 14 years in prison in...
March 7th, 201701962Durham Constabulary has maintained its position as the top performing police force in the country for a third year in a row.
Her Majestyâs Inspectorate of Constabularyâs (HMIC) assessed each of the 43 forces in England and Wales to see how effective they were at keeping people safe and reducing crime.
It is understood Durham is...
March 7th, 201702265A drive to recruit more female firefighters is just one of the exciting projects Teesside University students will be working on as part of the brand new Business Clinic.
The Business Clinic was officially launched earlier this month and matches students with businesses to work on real world projects.
In total, 70 second year BA...
March 6th, 201703767A popular library has started a new chapter with the official opening of its new home.
Newton Aycliffe Library has relocated to a bright and modern new base within the townâs leisure centre on Beveridge Way.
And the new-look library was officially opened today (Monday, 6 March) by Cllr Edward Bell, Chairman of Durham County...
