Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has responded to the Chancellor’s Budget and spending review urging for fair funding to improve service delivery across County Durham and Darlington. The Budget set out the government’s plans to build back following the coronavirus pandemic. It said that it will fund the recruitment of the final...

Almost 200 high-quality, affordable homes are set to be delivered across County Durham. Durham County Council has teamed up with housing providers to meet demand, with the building of properties all over the local authority area now close to completion. The council has money available to deliver affordable housing through ‘Commuted Sums’...

An exciting new Bitcoin venture launched by a County Durham entrepreneur has appointed an experienced financier to drive forward its ambitious growth plans. Mine One Blockchain Inc, launched by Newton Aycliffe-based businessman Alex Lineton, has ambitions of floating a Bitcoin business on the Toronto Stock Exchange after investing £500,000 in...

By Paul Dalton Twenty-eight members started their weekend with a parkrun last Saturday. The largest turnout from the club was at Sedgefield, though we were also represented at Darlington South Park, Hackworth, Hartlepool, Herrington, the Town Moor and York parkruns. The only member to claim a parkrun personal best (PB) this week was Rob...

Officers are asking rural residents to remain vigilant following vehicle thefts from outbuildings in Teesdale this week. Three suspects targeted an address in Mickleton in the early hours and took a quadbike and scrambler bike from an outside shed. The residents awoke during the incident and called the police who descended on the area and...

Parks across County Durham have been handed Green Flag Awards after being kept in tip top shape during the past year. The awards recognise excellence and good practice in the management and development of parks and open spaces. Ranging from parks to cemeteries, to countryside sites and crematoria, the awards reflect the high standards of...

More than 50 businesses gathered as a popular series of networking events made a welcome ‘real’ return. Company delegates got together for the news and networking event at the Xcel Centre on Aycliffe Business Park. Organised by Aycliffe Business Park Community (ABPC), and sponsored by local software specialists Excelpoint, it was the...

By Adam Cayless The weekly round-up of action from Newton Aycliffe FC’s junior section… U9’s Blacks travelled to Hartlepool Youth Whites on Saturday. Against the wind, Aycliffe battled well first half, playing some nice football, going in level at HT. Second half Aycliffe lost concentration and shape which saw Hartlepool score twice....

Thousands of households across County Durham will continue to receive help in covering the cost of their council tax bills after councillors agreed to the extension of a scheme. Durham County Council provides council tax discounts of up to 100 per cent to eligible households through its Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) and is one of...

A new corporate director of resources has been appointed at Durham County Council. Paul Darby, who has held the interim role since December, has been appointed on a permanent basis following a recruitment process. Paul started his career at Sedgefield Borough Council in 1987, before moving to Durham City Council in 2007 to become director of...