News of a potential devolution deal for County Durham has been welcomed by council leaders. A Government White Paper published this week identifies County Durham as one of nine areas selected to take forward proposals for devolved powers. Durham County Council will now work with the Government, as well as businesses and residents, to...

Greenfield Community Sports are offering free badminton sessions for young people aged 5-11. Working alongside experienced coach Peter Walton, Greenfield sports are keen to see young people having fun with racket sports, learning new skills and being a part of ‘Brilliant Badminton’. The sessions – which will run each Saturday, 1-2pm,...

Newton Aycliffe-based housebuilder Homes by Carlton is on the expansion trail after enjoying its most successful year since returning to the market. The award-winning County Durham housebuilder recently purchased two new sites in Whitton and Sadberge representing a combined development value of £17.5m. Construction is due to start in the...

Over half a million residents in County Durham are being invited to join the big econ-versation on issues which matter to them most – including everything from jobs to opportunities available for our children. People living and working in County Durham will be able to have their say on a wide range of important issues that affect their lives...

World-famous artists will be part of a returning festival which helps to further young people’s learning of choral music in County Durham. Durham Vocal Festival was established by Durham Music Service (DMS) in 2017 to celebrate the heritage and depth of choral music in the county and the wider North-East. DMS, which is operated by Durham...

Business leaders across the North-East and North Yorkshire are being urged to take advantage of a national management training programme being offered by Teesside University International Business School. The Help to Grow Management Programme is designed to provide the management tools needed to help talented business leaders innovate and grow...

A Newton Aycliffe cricket volunteer is trekking the equivalent of Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise funds for his club. Retired civil servant Ian Palmer has committed to walking 874 miles between now and August using local walking routes. The 62-year-old has to walk between four and five miles a day – seven days a week – in order...

Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision northbound on the A1(M) on Thursday morning. The one-vehicle collision involved a Scania truck which collided with the interchange concrete bridge near Junction 60, near the Bradbury interchange, shortly before 7am. The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to...

One of the North-East’s longest-established law firms has strengthened its team by appointing a new partner from within its ranks. Jemma Ebdon, who grew up in Newton Aycliffe, becomes the 11th partner at BHP Law, which has offices in Durham, Newcastle, Darlington, Teesside and Tynemouth. Managing partner John Pratt said: “Jemma has...

Mental health stigma and discrimination charity, Stamp It Out County Durham, are busy preparing for the first national mental health campaign of 2022 – Time to Talk Day, ran by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness in England, in partnership with Co-op. The campaign runs UK wide, with SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) and See Me in...