As National Apprenticeship Week shines a light on skills development, one Newton Aycliffe manufacturing firm is proving that engineering runs in the blood. Twin brothers Adam and George Petty, aged 16, are embarking on engineering apprenticeships at Aycliffe Business Park-based Ebac, in partnership with South West Durham Training (SWDT), part...

Leaders at the region’s largest council are due to be asked to agree final budget proposals for next year and the following three years ahead of them being considered by full council. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked today approve the council’s final budget proposals for 2025/26 and the following three years. Cabinet will...

A new play attraction standing almost 15 metres tall is to be installed in a County Durham park. Durham County Council has been making improvements to Hardwick Park’s play area as part of a scheme to redevelop its play facilities. The works include installing a brand-new play area which features a zip line; basket swing; hammocks;...

By Donna Campbell The new year has got off to a great start with members starting to compete from very early in January. For this report the focus is on the Brass Monkey half marathon which took place on January 19. This race is a fast and flat race which loops around villages in the area and finishes at York racecourse. It is a very...

Students from Woodham Academy recently visited Poland as part of a trip organised by the school’s history department. The GCSE students stayed in Krakow, and the trip included a guided tour around the Salt Mines and visiting Schindler's factory. The main excursion was visiting the camps of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II – Birkenau, where...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of Newton Aycliffe Juniors Action. Under 8’s Blues – Started their new half season at home to Darlington Young Bulls. A fast start saw a quick double from Jude, with Aycliffe controlling throughout. Darlington came out fighting in the second half and made it a much closer game. A second half double from Alex...

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen's plans to boost policing and deliver the improvements local people have asked for have been fully approved. The County Durham and Darlington PCC, who has promised to keep residents and businesses at the heart of her safety plans, presented her budget for policing in 2025-26 to the area's Police and Crime...

By Ryan Livingston Newton Aycliffe have maintained their play-off push with seven points from three games, scoring 11 goals along the way. New signing Aaron Brown looks to have helped bolster the team's defensive prowess as they recorded a clean sheet in two of the three games as well. January 25: Brighouse Town 2, Newton Aycliffe...

North-East engineering firm ExMesh Engineering has announced that it is set for significant expansion this year following a £500,000 investment. As one of the UK's leading metal fabrication companies, ExMesh Engineering will embark on a recruitment drive later this year, as it introduces an extensive range of new services to meet the growing...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of Newton Aycliffe Juniors Action… Week Ending 12/01/2025 Under 8’s – Played against Boro Rangers in the third round of the League Cup. Aycliffe started slowly against a top side and were punished for it, conceding three goals in six minutes. After this Aycliffe seemed to relax and started playing better...