Woodham Academy welcomed back the entire school community in the first week of September. For the second year in a row, the school was oversubscribed for new starters, with 220 new year 7 students enjoying a day to themselves on the Wednesday, providing a settling introduction to their new school. Normally, students would have received a...

The North East England Chamber of Commerce, the region’s largest business organisation, has launched its latest Stronger North-East campaign. The ambitious set of proposals to help create dynamic places, attract investment and create jobs across the North-East region was launched on Monday. The launch also kickstarts a two-week programme...

By Joe Rammage Newton Aycliffe secured their first win of the season in dramatic fashion on Tuesday night with a 3-2 win over Newcastle Benfield. Ben Reay scored his second goal in as many games with two minutes remaining to cap a thrilling night at the Beaumont Landscapes Stadium. Jake Petitjean had given the hosts the lead midway...

Greenfield Community College says their students have been a credit to the school and the community as they returned to the school site. Staff have worked hard and found ways for students to attend safely and students have adapted quickly, showing maturity and respect for the guidelines and each other, says Greenfield. “There has been a...

A Newton Aycliffe engineer is now in charge of 50 staff members after completing management training with his employer. Darlington-based Cleveland Bridge UK has launched a new talent development programme to support its national growth strategy in UK bridge building. The structural steel engineering company has invested in a long-term...

By Gary Beacom There were reduced matches this week due to all Saturday’s RFYL matches being off. Newton Aycliffe U9 Juniors played their last friendly of preseason this morning away to Bishop St Mary’s Aces (TJFA Red Division). It was a really competitive game from the start, with opportunities for both sides but the keepers kept clean...

Terry Collins, chief executive of Durham County Council, has announced his intention to retire after a successful 43-year career in local government. Mr Collins joined the council in February 2009 as corporate director for neighbourhoods, two months before the new unitary authority became operational. He has been chief executive for the past five...

Newton Aycliffe-based software innovator Excelpoint has celebrated its recent brand relaunch with a new contract win. Excelpoint’s new brand identity and website reflects the firm’s commitment to achieving its vision of empowering organisations worldwide to create efficient enterprise-wide business software systems and workflows, changing...

Newton Aycliffe begin their campaign in the Buildbase FA Vase this weekend with a home tie against Barnoldswick Town. The FA Vase gets underway this weekend despite last season's final not having been played yet. The Consett v Hebburn final should have been played at Wembley on Sunday September 27. However, this has now been postponed by...

Visitors and residents in County Durham will have the chance to discover the region’s hidden historical treasures in an annual heritage event. Durham County Council has confirmed it will be participating in the national Heritage Open Days programme this year, from Friday, 11 September until Sunday 20 September, with a range of virtual and...