You’re impressed by a client or friend’s business performance – but how do you get them the recognition they deserve? One way is to nominate them for a category in the Aycliffe Make Your Mark Awards! We don’t generally recommend company nominations from outside the business – those are best left to someone who is knowledgeable...

Woodham Academy is now placed within the top 20% of schools in England, based on a new ‘Fairer Schools Index' which aims to give a more accurate insight into how schools perform. Researchers from the University of Bristol have measured every secondary school in the country against a series of additional performance metrics, to improve on...

The business support arm of Durham County Council is supporting the 2025 Aycliffe Make Your Mark Awards by being a category sponsor. Business Durham is again sponsoring the Small Business of the Year category for the awards event being held at Hardwick Hall Hotel on May 8, in association with Senstronics. The local authority joins Husqvarna,...

It’s now even easier for County Durham residents to be actively involved in decision making affecting their communities. Durham County Council has today launched ‘Let’s Talk County Durham’, a new consultation and engagement platform that offers residents more ways to participate in decision making that affects their area. People...

The 71st issue of Aycliffe Business, set to launch in February, is a golden opportunity for businesses looking to boost their visibility and connect with an engaged, local audience. With its well-established reputation as the go-to publication for business news, insights and opportunities across Aycliffe Business Park and surrounding areas,...

County Durham residents and housing representatives are being invited to have their say on the way in which social housing is allocated. Durham County Council has launched a consultation asking for views on key issues around housing, as part of a comprehensive review of its housing allocations policy. A housing allocations scheme is a...

A County Durham recruitment and training company is again backing the Aycliffe Business Make Your Mark Awards. GEM Partnership is sponsoring the Engineering and Manufacturing category for the awards event being held at Hardwick Hall Hotel on May 8, in association with Senstronics. The group – which has a strong presence on Aycliffe...

Grants ranging from £500 to £7,500 are now available to Newton Aycliffe community groups – but the deadline to apply is fast approaching. The Pioneering Care Partnership’s Happiness Hubs grant scheme has relaunched for 2025, helping people to live happier and healthier lives. In previous years, grants have been successful in supporting...

Ensuring everyone has access to a warm, safe and affordable home that meets their needs is just one of the priorities set out in a new housing plan for County Durham. Next week, Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve a revised draft of the County Durham Housing Strategy (CDHS). The new CDHS will be an update of the...

In the latest edition of Aycliffe Business, we sat down with Aycliffe Business Park Community board member and Edwin Group chief strategy officer, Sarah Monk... Name: Sarah Monk Position: Chief strategy officer Company/organisation: The Edwin Group and board member for Aycliffe Business Park Community Age: 50 From: Newton Aycliffe Lives:...