Durham County Council has been rolling out energy efficient measures across buildings in its area as part of a commitment to improving the environment. The local authority’s in-house teams have been replacing lights in buildings and public places across the county with more energy efficient LED lighting. The LED retrofit project is part...

An ambitious young business that started out as an equine laundry firm is galloping towards growth after setting out ambitious plans. C&A Embroidery and Print, based on Aycliffe Business Park, has invested in new machinery as it ramps up production. Owner Laura Flood took the business over from her parents after completing a business...

Newton Aycliffe 1, Whickham 1 By Joe Ramage Newton Aycliffe came from behind but were held at home to Whickham on a frustrating afternoon at the Beaumont Landscapes Stadium. Scott Robson gave the Lang Jacks the lead with a speculative strike from range early in the second half before Lewis Walton slid in at the back post to convert Nick...

A scheme to protect hundreds of homes across County Durham and Darlington by reducing burglaries and improving community safety is set to be expanded. This summer, it was announced that Darlington (Northgate and North Road areas) and Horden were to receive a share of the Home Office’s £25 million Safer Streets Fund. The areas were...

A metal recycling company which was launched at the start of the coronavirus pandemic has seen its workforce grow after its owner invested over £1.5m in infrastructure and equipment. Northern Metal Recycling was founded by owner Jordan Bell, who wanted to create a one-stop shop for businesses across the North East. With his vast experience...

Aycliffe school Woodham Academy has produced a slick promotional film after their annual open evenings fell victim to Covid. Woodham would normally have held a series of Year 6 open evenings for Aycliffe parents around this time of the year. To make up for it, they commissioned a professional film which showcases the school, its facilities...

The unique architecture of a popular County Durham park will become the focal point of a new upcoming art project. Durham County Council’s community arts team has commissioned artist Ed Carter to develop a new piece centred around the architectural history of Sedgefield’s Hardwick Park. From now until Spring 2021, Ed will be creating a...

By Paul Dalton Slim pickings on offer for those looking for a race or event over the course of the last week as many of the established events on the race calendar were cancelled some time ago. Two Members who did find an event to run in were Richard Holland and Simon Turner, who had a crack at ‘The Philosopher’s Run’, on Sunday, 18...

Tekmar Group has announced that Alasdair MacDonald has been appointed as chief executive officer, taking over from James Ritchie. Alasdair was chairman of Tekmar Energy for five years prior to the company's flotation in June 2018, when he became non-executive Chairman of Tekmar Group. He has over 30 years' experience in offshore energy,...

By Gary Beacom This week’s round up from Newton Aycliffe Juniors FC… The U8s whites played against Hebburn Madrid in the RFYL. It was a frustrating game for Aycliffe who were up at half time with a Regan goal but it should have been much more as the team had loads of chances and a missed penalty which Oscar scored left top corner only...