Children are being encouraged to wear their pyjamas to County Durham libraries as part of a national campaign. Durham County Council libraries are taking part in BookTrust’s Pyjamarama which aims to get youngsters all over the UK reading bedtime stories. From today, Monday 3, to Sunday 9 June, libraries across the county are hosting...

Aycliffe Today editor Martin Walker on the critical role Business Durham, the economic development arm of Durham County Council, is playing in Aycliffe’s future success... Aycliffe Business Park really is somewhere that is ‘making its mark.’ Increasingly it’s recognised for what it is, a major economic driver, not just for County...

Members of Horndale Community Association enjoyed a trip out on a classic bus. They travelled on the beautiful 1950’s United coach, ran by Aycliffe and District bus Preservation Society, to Dobbie’s Garden Centre in Birtley, where they enjoyed a lovely afternoon. “We were given a talk on planting pots, hanging baskets and other...

People looking to change or kickstart their career have less than a week left to apply for a range of exciting apprenticeships with Durham County Council. The council is currently recruiting to a wide range of vacancies, due to start in September, and is welcoming applicants of all ages and backgrounds. People have until Sunday 9 June to apply...

Disney fans can blast off with Buzz, Woody and friends when Toy Story themed swimming sessions launch in County Durham pools this summer. Each session will feature a host of much-loved characters and 10 fun-packed activities perfect for the whole family, from the Alien crane game to Jessie’s Lasso fun. The Disney inspired swim sessions at...

A long-established manufacturer of hair and beauty care products is eyeing up expansion with the upgrade of its telecommunications system. Newton Aycliffe-based Tricogen Laboratories has invested in the new system to support its staff and connectivity between its site in the town and expansion into Sweden. Odyssey, a Tees Valley-based...

Lee Weldon with his weekly round-up from the wicket… Saturday 1st June – NYSD Division 2 Northallerton 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was showery and overcast. Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first. Northallerton 1st XI 139 all out after 48.4 overs Lewis Gimple 5 for 39, Jack Slatcher 3 for 18 and James...

The employment, training and education successes of 21 young people have been recognised at a County Durham awards ceremony. The DurhamWorks Achievement Awards, which took place at Ramside Hall, saw six prizes handed out to young people who have received help from the DurhamWorks youth employment programme, as well as the partners and employers...

By Donna Campbell It was an extremely busy week this week with the racing starting on Tuesday with the Roseberry Romp. This was a race starting around the base of Roseberry Topping before sending the runners up and back down this to finish. First home for the club and second place overall was Mark Wade in 35.49. He was followed by Dez...

A Newton Aycliffe care home worker took part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge with five friends to raise money for the Residents Comfort Fund. Vicky Hodgson, home administrator at HC-One’s St Clare’s Court, on Central Avenue in Aycliffe, joined a group to take on the Three Peaks journey, covering 24 miles and a total ascent of 1,585...