An Indian restaurant in Newton Aycliffe has won top prize at the national Curry Life Awards. The Bengal Lounge won the ‘Best Customer Choice’ category at the annual industry awards held in central London’s Hilton Hotel on Park Lane. More than 800 people attended the gala evening hosted by TV presenters Cathy Newman and Adam...

Adults whose lives have been transformed through a support scheme are encouraging County Durham residents to sign up to help others. Fifty-one-year-old Fiona Jack, Stuart Harper aged 43 and 36-year-old Emma Routledge were among those who attended a ball celebrating Shared Lives, a Durham County Council scheme which supports people to live...

An estimated 6,000 people enjoyed a free fireworks display despite adverse weather. Around 6,500 wristbands had been handed out for Great Aycliffe Town Council’s event on bonfire night. And despite the bad weather, nearly all turned out for the spectacular showcase. Town clerk Andrew Bailey said: “Everyone worked hard and co-operated...

With temperatures set to drop, preparations for winter 2019 are well underway in County Durham. Durham County Council is ready to keep the region moving this winter with a 76 strong fleet of gritters and snowblowers ready and waiting for the colder weather. There are 42,000 tonnes of salt ready to tackle the ice and any snow, with over 2,380...

The chief executive of the Entrepreneurs’ Forum is calling upon North East businesses to create a supportive culture in recognition of the growing issue of workplace stress. Speaking on National Stress Awareness Day this week, a campaign led by mental health charity Mind, Jonathan Lamb acknowledged that most entrepreneurs will experience...

The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) have been blown away with the generosity of organisations donating to the ‘Dive In!’ Hydrotherapy pool campaign this year, and the final stretch is looking closer than ever. The Pioneering Care Centre in Newton Aycliffe welcomed Woodham Golf Club Captain Ian McKenna, who donated £2,280 and went to...

Council employees with a disability or health condition will now have the opportunity to sign-up to a scheme which will help eliminate barriers in the workplace. Durham County Council is the first local authority in the country to sign-up to trade union GMB’s Reasonable Adjustments Disability Passport initiative. The passport is a live...

By Donna Campbell The winter season is getting well and truly underway and with a lack of cross country this weekend, it was very quiet for the runners of ARC. On Wednesday 30th October three members took part in the Muddy Roads, 5k Halloween Run. This race was run on the Pinchinthorpe trail course. Heather Morgan came in forst in 28.11...

Students at Greenfield Community College have been given a valuable opportunity to meet former students and learn about their experiences and career choices. Year 7 students were able to take part in workshops led by Greenfield alumni to discuss the pathway they have taken through education. The mentors including Jordan Coulthard (police...

A man has appeared in court charged with several serious offences which are said to have taken place across County Durham – including an alleged theft in Newton Aycliffe. Michael Collier appeared at Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday to face three counts of robbery, two counts of burglary, one of aggravated burglary, two thefts and one...