Newton Aycliffe-based software solution provider Excelpoint is expanding to new custom-designed offices within The Work Place on Aycliffe Business Park. The new space better accommodates Excelpoint’s continued growth and enables the firm to hire additional talent to continue to provide industry-leading support and service to its global...

A distinguished opera performer, outstanding acapella singers and a host of local musical talent will perform for audiences when Durham Vocal Festival returns for 2020. The festival is back for 10 days of fantastic vocal music-making from Saturday, January 25 to Sunday, February 2, with highlights including performances from world-class artists...

Members of the public are being asked to comment on proposals to increase the amount of Council Tax which goes to the police service, known as the precept. The unexpected General Election in December led to a delay in the announcement of the amount of government grant for policing in 2020-21. For 2019-20, the precept was £205.24 per...

Newton Aycliffe-based Tekmar Energy has secured contract awards from Global Marine Group and JDR Cables for the supply of its TekLink cable protection systems and cable hang-off assemblies for Danish Krieger’s Flak Offshore Wind Farm (DKF). DKF is a 600 MW wind farm under construction in the Baltic sea. Once in full production it will be...

Plans to build 47 new homes in Newton Aycliffe have been approved by councillors. More than £7.2m is being invested in the development at Travellers and Clarence Green in the town. It will be made up of a mix of two bedroom bungalows and two, three and four bedroom houses, which will be available to rent through housing provider...

By Donna Campbell It was a busier week this week for ARC with the focus of the racing being on cross country. Parkruns were as ever, popular with our members on Saturday morning with good turnouts at several across the region and some undertaking these is new venues. As such this meant there were no PB’s to record this week but still great...

A group of 27 students and staff from Greenfield Community College enjoyed a valuable experience in Italy’s Aosta Valley as they took part in the annual ski residential. Greenfield has visited Pila, a superb Italian ski resort boasting stunning views of Monte Bianco for 18 years and hundreds of students have benefitted from the first- class...

Durham County Council has received government recognition for its inclusive approach in recruiting and retaining staff with a disability or health condition. Awarded by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), the status of Level 3 Disability Confident Leader acknowledges the council’s commitment towards disabled staff and forward-thinking...

A leading government minister has called on global businesses to consider investing in County Durham. Jake Berry, Northern Powerhouse minister, praised the “passion and drive” of the area’s “highly-skilled workforce” and described the county as a “good place to invest” during a visit to the area. Mr Berry took a tour of family...

Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) staff and volunteers will be taste testing ‘Mocktails’ throughout January. The Mocktails will be rated and favourite recipes shared as part of the campaign for Dry January. As a health and wellbeing charity PCP encourages our staff to get involved in activities that raise awareness and supports...