The Salvation Army and UK drinks manufacturer Clearly Drinks are jointly funding a project to create employment opportunities for people in the North-East. The region has been highlighted by the Government as a priority area through its £4.8 billion Levelling Up Fund. Clearly Drinks will part-fund a new employment development co-ordinator...

Durham County Council is calling on individuals and carers to share their experiences of using Changing Place toilets, as part of plans to improve facilities for those with disabilities. Local authorities in England have been invited to submit an Expression of Interest to “opt in” for a proportion of £30m in funding (based on need), to...

Local businesses have displayed tremendous resilience over the last 18 months in dealing with the unprecedented economic shock the pandemic has caused. During that time, Business Durham, the business support service for Durham County Council, saw at first hand the challenges established enterprises and budding entrepreneurs faced. A common...

Officers are warning young people and their parents of a dangerous new trend involving vaping after one boy was left debilitated. It is believed the teenager vaped a mixture of CBD and THC oil – a harmful concoction which can cause a range of nasty side effects. Thankfully the teenager was at home at the time and was able to get help when...

New street surveillance cameras and security measures for homes are set to be installed in County Durham and Darlington as part of an £830,000 scheme to reduce crime in our neighbourhoods. Earlier this year, the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office, together with Durham Constabulary, submitted two bids to the Home Office’s £18.3...

Aycliffe manufacturers are among a host of North-East companies benefiting from world-class support from the SAM Project. Peter Barron explains what’s on offer… With a wealth of experience in manufacturing behind him, Roger O’Brien is well versed in coming up with innovative solutions that drive businesses forward. Having spent 20...

Organisers of a popular County Durham food festival have announced the line-up of celebrity chefs who will be each adding a unique flavour to the weekend. Bishop Auckland Food Festival will make a long-awaited return this autumn, on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October, with an exciting programme of talks and demonstrations from TV chefs and...

A County Durham entrepreneur has ambitions of floating a Bitcoin business on the Toronto Stock Exchange after investing £500,000 in a Canadian mining venture. Alex Lineton is the UK CEO of Vancouver-based Mine One Blockchain Inc, which has invested half a million sterling in infrastructure, equipment and hydro power. Bitcoin mining, which...

The Men’s Cree group at Greenfield Arts have once again created a wonderful space for the community to enjoy. The project has recycled the previous bamboo sculpture to extend its life beyond its original purpose. Working alongside facilitator Ian Rigby, the group have worked together to design, recycle material and create the final...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket… Saturday 28th August – NYSD Division 2 Marton 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was sunny and mild. Marton won the toss and chose to bat first. Marton 2nd XI 188 for 7 after 50 overs Matty Greaves 3 for 21, George Slatcher 1 for 28, James Layfield-Carroll 1 for 32 and Jack...