In the 51st issue of Aycliffe Business, we feature robotic lawnmower manufacturer Husqvarna as our lead feature, as Peter Barron chats to UK learning and development officer Rufus Ayre. Also featured in the May-June issue of Aycliffe Business are Gestamp Tallent, 3M, Stiller Warehousing and Distribution, Roman, Tekmar, LemonTop Creative, Rare...

A historic town hall is set to host its first exhibition since its refurbishment, at which families and visitors will be able to explore the fascinating secrets of the Roman gladiators. Bishop Auckland Town Hall, owned by Durham County Council, opened to the public for the first time on 17 May following its major refurbishment in 2020. The...

A Newton Aycliffe businessman newly elected to Durham County Council has pledged to clean up the town with a new campaign. Lib Dem councillor Nev Jones, co-owner of family-run Aycliffe firm J&C Coaches, was elected to Durham County Council in the recent local elections. He was also elected to Great Aycliffe Town Council along with his...

A leading North-East partnership is showcasing organisations with excellent workplace wellbeing. The Better Health at Work Award (BHAWA) County Durham is proud to honour organisations for their dedication to improving workplace health through advanced training and awareness. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) are...

Private sector-led Open North Foundation has signed a major strategic partnership with Teesside University, allowing pandemic-hit businesses access to fully funded programmes via its Business School. Receiving a double boost, the foundation has welcomed a £10,000 cash donation from the university, which it will use to fund grants for small...

By Paul Dalton Just three members turned out for the club this week, though all in very different events, in what was another quiet week for racing. Jez Ladbury took on the Hardmoors Wainstones 13.1 Trail Race. The Hardmoors Race Series, which usually includes a marathon, half marathon and 10K option on each race weekend, take place on and...

Virtual cookery demonstrations, arts and crafts sessions and fun ideas to try at home are just some of the free activities on offer for County Durham families this half-term. Durham County Council’s Fun and Food programme provides activities with healthy food during the school holidays when it can sometimes be a struggle for families to keep...

The founder of a company bidding to create a new specialist treatment facility in Newton Aycliffe says it will create sustainable jobs and help power the health service. Fornax Environmental Solutions has applied to Durham County Council to build the factory, which would treat hazardous wastes and recover energy, on a two-hectare site at...

Greenfield Arts say they’re “incredibly sad” to be losing creative director Katy Milne as she moves on to new adventures in a new arts and cultural role across South Tyneside. Katy has been an integral part of Greenfield Community College for 16 years, elevating the arts and creative learning through a range of valuable and innovative...

By Adam Cayless U8s Blacks travelled to Billingham Synthonia on Sunday morning. Billingham looked up for the game as soon as the whistle blew and quickly took the lead. Their great play continued from the home side throughout the game, with Aycliffe fighting hard to keep them at bay. A spirited last 10 mins saw Aycliffe finally produce the...