July 31st, 202301140When it comes to property law and property contracts, requesting a deposit is a common occurrence in selling a property. But when is a deposit not just a deposit?
The deposit acts as security for the seller and is usually part of the overall purchase price.
Typically, a deposit in a property purchase is set at 10 per cent of the...
July 28th, 20230677Green spaces across County Durham have once again been awarded a prestigious national status.
Eight parks and green spaces, which are maintained by Durham County Council, have received Green Flag accreditation from the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
The scheme, recognising parks, cemeteries, countryside sites and...
July 27th, 20230618Durham County Council has expanded its electric vehicle fleet as part of its aim to achieve net zero.
The local authority has acquired 29 new electric vehicles (EV) as part of its vehicle replacement programme, which sees vehicles that are due to be renewed replaced with electric versions.
This includes 24 new midi vans, which...
July 26th, 20230432By Steven Dawson
It has been another very busy week for Aycliffe Running Club with some excellent performances.
On Wednesday, July 19, two members took part in the New Marske Harriers Summer Coast Road 5k. Dave Blewitt (22:11) and Yvonne Blewitt (28:12), both represented the cub. This was also a new 5k personal best for Yvonne....
July 26th, 202301045UTC South Durham hosted more than 200 enthusiastic primary school students to explore the world of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
The event, supported and funded by The North East STEM Foundation (NESF), aimed to inspire and engage young minds in the exciting fields of STEM education by providing an immersive and...
July 25th, 20230703After a long collaboration with Greenfield Community College, Greenfield Arts has announced it will be leaving its current site at the end of August.
Greenfield Arts was opened in 2000 with the support of the Arts Council and Great Aycliffe Town Council, realising the determination and vision of former head master Mike Thornton. ...
July 25th, 202301209A group of our year 7 and 8 girls from Newton Aycliffe attended a “women in engineering” event at New College Durham.
The Woodham Academy students took part in a range of activities to find out about roles women work within and completed engineering challenges and puzzles.
One of Woodham’s teams won the “chain”...
July 25th, 202305651A family run business that provides purpose-built swimming pools for families with babies and young children is splashing out with ambitious plans to expand its operations.
Newton Aycliffe-based The Fish Tank has appointed property specialist @retail to acquire new sites across the North-East with target locations including Durham,...
July 24th, 202301147JR Cleator Cup
Newton Aycliffe 1, Boro Rangers 1
(Aycliffe win 4-3 on penalties)
By Ryan Livingston
Newton Aycliffe FC continued their pre-season preparations with a cup win at the weekend.
The JR Cleator Cup, the Northern League's traditional curtain raiser, was held on Saturday at the SecuriCorp Stadium – a fixture...
July 24th, 20230794County Durham residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details to make sure they don’t risk losing their right to vote.
Forms will be posted through doors across the county this week as part of Durham County Council’s annual canvass.
Where Durham County Council holds an email address for any or all...
