Newton Aycliffe-based Hitachi Rail has secured a huge contract to make trains for HS2. HS2 confirmed today (Thursday) that a Hitachi/Alstom joint venture has been awarded the contracts to build Britain’s next generation of high speed trains at their factories in Newton Aycliffe and Derby respectively. The landmark contracts – worth...

By Paul Blythe Severe weather again affected the fixture list, following last week’s wash out following Storm Arwen. Torrential rain led, to a number of fixtures being postponed again this week. Under 10’s Whites – Played against Coxhoe United, with a depleted squad. Although the boys battled hard, they just ran out of steam towards...

Councillors will receive an update next week on ongoing work to meet the need for affordable housing in County Durham. Durham County Council’s cabinet will hear about the progress that has been made on the local authority’s Council Homes Programme, which aims to help bridge the gap between the number of affordable homes built each year and...

County Durham residents affected by power cuts in the wake of Storm Arwen are being offered a range of help and support. Although power supplies have now been reinstated to many properties, residents are being advised as to how they can continue to seek additional assistance if they need it. It follows more than a week of disruption for...

Children, young people and families from a local charitable project can’t thank Hewitts Solicitors enough for their generous support. Gathered at the Pioneering Care Centre on Saturday, December 4, the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) team met with staff from the solicitors to receive a cheque for £6,000, following a fun filled spree of...

Communities and businesses are set to play a crucial role in developing an inclusive and pioneering economic strategy for County Durham. After completing an extensive review of the county’s economy earlier this year, Durham County Council now plans to create a strategy that will harness the county’s strengths, address areas for improvement...

A Newton Aycliffe façade company has tripled turnover in a year, with plans to double that figure over the next 12 months. Aspect Facades, which is based on Long Tens Way on Aycliffe Business Park, has also recently moved into new premises, doubling its available space. Managing director Dan Parker said: “We recorded turnover of £3.3m in...

Kind-hearted council staff are helping children in the region’s hospitals this Christmas through a charity appeal. Members of Durham County Council’s DurhamWorks team have got behind the charity Children’s Hospital Pyjamas, which collects donations of new items of nightwear for youngsters who have the misfortune of spending the festive...

Newton Aycliffe 3, Seaham Red Star 2 By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe staged an impressive fightback to take the three points at the Beaumont Landscapes Stadium. Following on from Tuesday night's emphatic eight goal victory over Whitley Bay, the first half-hour of Saturday's game was the polar opposite as Aycliffe found themselves 0-2 down...

The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) is joining organisations across the North-East with a vision of becoming England’s greenest region. Set to make a difference, PCP has made a pledge to ‘go green’ and support the North East of England Climate Coalition (NEECCo) that aims to tackle the climate emergency, reverse ecological collapse and...