A plant hire firm is benefiting from a clever cloud-based solution which is enabling them to improve staff workflow in a Covid world. Lucid Technology Solutions, which has a base on Aycliffe Business Park, devised a new product called Worktraq – an all-in-one live project management software application that covers quoting, scheduling,...

Staff at leisure centres across County Durham are working hard to prepare sites for re-opening to the public from Monday, April 12. The centres will initially open with gym, swim and outdoor fitness facilities available, while the indoor fitness class programme is expected to restart later in May, as outlined in the Government’s Roadmap to...

Greenfield Community College’s PE department is celebrating after being awarded the Association for Physical Education (afPE) Quality Mark with Distinction for PE and School Sport. The prestigious award is a powerful way of celebrating the success of the department. The afPE Quality Mark recognises, through a thorough self-review and...

Online support sessions will be available for victims of hate crime to ‘drop-in’ virtually and seek advice from specialist officers. The sessions run by the Victim Care and Advice Service (VCAS) will offer tailored support to those individuals across County Durham and Darlington that have been directly affected by a hate crime or hate...

By Gary Beacom Newton Aycliffe’s junior teams returned to action at the weekend after the long Covid layoff. Aycliffe U8s whites played away to Harton and Westoe avengers. Aycliffe started the game well but looked very rusty and need some extra training but saying that Aycliffe’s goals were excellent from goal scorers William...

As the new financial year gets underway, County Durham residents – especially those with certain health conditions – are being reminded to take advantage of the council tax discounts available. Durham County Council is advising residents to check to see if they are eligible for a reduction or even an exemption on their council tax...

A long-anticipated new KFC coop has finally opened in Newton Aycliffe – bringing one of the nation’s favourite fried chickens to the local area. The Colonel’s new restaurant at Forrest Park – a new development on Aycliffe Business Park, just off the A1 – has created 45 new jobs in the process. The new eaterie is now open for...

Hitachi Rail are the cover feature for this landmark 50th issue of Aycliffe Business, which also includes an exclusive interview with Sedgefield MP Paul Howell. Click here to read issue #50. ...

Recycling centres across County Durham are now open for longer as part of a move to summer opening hours. Durham County Council-run household waste recycling centres will be open from 9am to 6pm, although times at some sites may vary. The council has created a new online interactive map which members of the public can use to get an...

National Science week was held in March, and this year’s concept was innovating the future. Woodham Academy worked with a number of primary schools including Vane Road, Woodham Burn and Stephenson Way, during the week, to encourage local children to think about how they see their future. Ideas ranged from flying cars, water purification...