Councillors will consider plans to prioritise regeneration projects across County Durham based on which communities are most in need, as part of wider efforts to boost the county’s economy as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic. Durham County Council’s cabinet will hear that the Towns and Villages Strategy is more important...

A long-established business network which raises money for good causes is going online. For years Rotary has supported communities, charities, and individuals with significant challenges of all types. It has gained a huge reputation for linking professional men and women who meet every week to discuss key community issues and consider ways...

Aldi is once again embracing the season of goodwill by calling on charities, community groups and food banks across Newton Aycliffe to register now to receive surplus food donations this Christmas Eve. Last Christmas, Aldi donated nearly 450,000 meals to good causes throughout the UK, and expects to increase this number for Christmas...

A new £140m industrial park is officially open for business following the appointment of a development partner and the sale of its first plot of land. Forrest Park (Newton Aycliffe), a joint venture by Durham County Council and local landowners the Forrest family, has signed an agreement with Richardson Barberry to develop the 110-acre...

More than 50 people are working towards careers with Newton Aycliffe lawnmower manufacturer Husqvarna thanks to a successful training partnership. Peterlee-based GEM Training, which provides tailored training and apprenticeships specifically developed for its clients, has been working with the Aycliffe firm for some time and has supplied over...

Police and council officials are saying “thank you” to the people of County Durham and Darlington for their support in following the latest rules and guidance to halt the spread of Covid-19. Last month, the Government introduced a curfew for all pubs, bars and restaurants, meaning they must shut either before or at 10pm. Following the...

By Paul Dalton The biggest race meeting in the North-East was the Big Flat Runway Races, which took place on Elvington Airfield just outside York, on Sunday. The meeting featured 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon and Marathon options, and initially proved popular with members of the club. Although flat, those who have previously ran in...

Newton Aycliffe-based Tekmar Energy announce multiple contracts to supply their cable protection systems for the Sheyang, Qidong, and Dalian Zhuanghe offshore wind farm projects in China. The offshore wind farms have a combined total output of over 300MW, and once constructed will power over 150,000 households in the Jiangsu and Liaoning...

Plans for a council to become directly involved in the build of new affordable homes will be discussed this month by members of its Cabinet. Durham County Council has developed a housing plan to ensure that the right housing is available to meet the needs of its residents. The adopted County Durham Housing Strategy 2019 to 2024 has two key...

By Gary Beacom Many of our teams were back in action last week. Here is this week’s round-up… Newton Aycliffe U8s Blacks TJFA Maroon Division played against Marton RoyalsAycliffe began their new season at home against Marton Royals on a heavy pitch. After going behind to an early goal the boys played some great football, but could not...