Former Woodham Academy student Abbie Finn is embarking on an amazing career path performing as part of the Jamie Lloyd Company’s ‘Pinter at the Pinter’ at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London. The versatile drummer, composer and arranger is performing alongside some amazing cast including Martin Freeman, Lee Evans and Michael...

South West Durham Training works with many of the biggest engineering and manufacturing companies in the region. They include GSK, Hitachi Rail, Husqvarna, 3M Cummins in Darlington, Ebac, MTE and Nifco UK in Stockton. Apprenticeship packages and commercial programmes are tailored to the demands of these and other local employers, with...

Whickham 1, Newton Aycliffe 2 By Dave Strickland Newton Aycliffe travelled to Whickham and came away with a 2-1 win – and this time it was their turn to score a vital goal in second-half injury-time. Whickham dominated the first half, but a tactical change in the second half for Aycliffe led to them pushing further forward and taking...

Efforts to reduce air pollution are underway as homes in County Durham keep cosy this winter. As the cold months draw in, residents will be looking for ways to keep their homes warm. Durham County Council is raising awareness, in conjunction with DEFRA, about the impact of biomass boilers and wood burning stoves on air quality. DEFRA wrote...

Newton Aycliffe-based Commercial Expert has added to its team once again after another successful year. Greater demand for Commercial Expert’s specialist broker services has led to new appointments to ensure they continue to deliver the personalised service that clients have come to expect. The first appointment sees Abigail Taylor join...

By Donna Campbell Saturday morning’s weather may have been slightly damp but this didn’t stop the runners of ARC from starting the racing weekend. First up was the Croft 5k race which took place on the race circuit at Croft. This race was first introduced in the Summer as part of the Summer Festival of Running and was brought back for a...

Woodham Academy’s head teacher has thanked a popular dinner nanny, who is leaving the school after more than two decades. Angie Cook will be leaving her position as lunchtime supervisor at Woodham Academy after 21 years. Angie is one of Woodham's longest-serving members of staff, and during her time at the school she has helped thousands...

Don’t Drink and Drown – that’s the simple message being issued to revellers this festive season. Every year people lose their life by drowning after or during a night out. Statistics show that there were 366 accidental drownings linked to alcohol or drugs in the UK from 2012 to 2016, an average of 73 a year. In County Durham there...

A new leisure club and spa has opened at Redworth Hall Hotel following a £2m investment, marking the completion of the first phase of a massive refurbishment and development programme at this local landmark hotel. The Retreat Leisure Club & Spa facilities have been totally reconfigured and transformed to create a dedicated spa with six...

Durham County Council flew the flag in support of World Aids Day. World Aids Day (WAD), held last Saturday, invited people from around the world to show support for people living with HIV and remember those who have died from Aids-related illnesses. Durham County Council joined in the campaign, flying a World Aids Day flag above County...