Greenfield Community College is leading the way in developing creative approaches to learning. The school that was designated a National School of Creativity in the former National Creative Partnerships programme is now championing creativity as one of three secondary schools within the North East Creative Collaborative Network. Creative...

A world-leading manufacturer which came to the North-East when England won the World Cup 56 years ago is celebrating a win of a different kind. US-based multi-national firm 3M, which first opened its Newton Aycliffe facility in 1966, was crowned Aycliffe Business Park’s Company of the Year on Friday night. The pandemic heroes were one of...

Lee Weldon's weekly round-up from the wicket... On Saturday, May 21, Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club fielded two senior teams in their respective NYSD league games and for the first time in the club’s history. All 22 players who represented the club have come through the club’s junior system, with many starting at u11’s level. The club...

From mismatched magic socks to polar patterned pairs - odd socks were worn with pride to fundraise for a committed cause. The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP)’s project, Together 21, offers an educational support group for children and young people with Down syndrome and their families. Team Together 21 can’t thank the generosity of its...

Schoolchildren are encouraging people of all ages to add to their list of cultural experiences to enjoy in County Durham before 2025. Engaging with children and young people is a key focus of County Durham’s shortlisted bid to be UK City of Culture 2025, with youngsters at Consett Academy showing their support by coming up with a list of 25...

By Paul Dalton Several members began their weekend with a parkrun on Saturday morning, with the club represented at the Cotsford Fields, Darlington South Park, Durham, Hackworth, Hartlepool, Sedgefield, Town Moor and Wilmslow events. At Cotsford Fields parkrun, Clare Stradling ran a Personal Best (PB) for the event (25:30), while at...

A new survey from Acas has found that over one in five employers plan to implement a ‘no jab no job’ policy in the year ahead for both new and existing staff. Acas commissioned YouGov to ask British businesses about whether they plan to make it a requirement for staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of employment. Acas...

An afternoon well spent, with nibbles, a drink on arrival and beautifully decked stalls with handmade goods – with all ticket funds for charity. Organised by kind-hearted charity worker, Annette Allan, the fundraiser was held at the Sweet Rose Ice Cream Parlour, Spennymoor. Annette said: “The money raised supports and falls under the Ian...

By Paul Blythe A round up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section... Under 6’s Reds played Under 6’s Whites played an inhouse friendly, were both teams worked extremely hard and enjoyed the game immensely. Under 6’s Juniors – Played three 20-minute games against AJX academy. It was a good test for Aycliffe...

Seven County Durham entrepreneurs are set to benefit from a hugely successful six-month accelerator programme which will help them launch their businesses. Durham City Incubator (DCI) is designed to help entrepreneurs to launch start-ups with high growth potential, as well as ambitious local businesses that have been trading for under 12...