With less than three months to go until this year’s EMCON engineering and manufacturing expo, dozens of businesses have already booked to exhibit. Following the success of last year’s event, which was the last under the previous Durham Oktoberfest moniker before organisers embarked on a major identity rebrand, companies large and small have...

Residents in County Durham are being urged to join their council’s fight against fraud with the launch of a new campaign. Each year, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of pounds are unlawfully claimed from Durham County Council through fraud. This includes council tax and tenancy fraud, as well as false claims for direct payments for...

Apprentices have been speaking about the valuable skills and experiences they have gained since joining a council’s workforce. Durham County Council offers apprenticeship opportunities across a range of areas, from civil engineering and business administration to accounting and catering. In September, 44 new apprentices will join the...

The search is on for individuals and organisations that champion sport and physical activity in County Durham. Nominations are now open for the Active Durham Sport and Physical Activity Awards. The annual honours recognise the talent and commitment of the individuals, coaches, volunteers, clubs and schools whose exceptional work helps people...

A round-up of the weekend’s cricket action… Saturday 21st July – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Sedgefield 1st XI – weather was hot and sunny. Sedgefield won the toss and chose to bat first. Sedgefield 1st XI 200 all out after 48 overs James Layfield-Carroll 5 for 31, Patrick Howe 2 for 49 and Luke Telford 1 for...

Home Secretary Sajid Javid visited Durham Constabulary this week to see how the force is tackling a number of key policing issues. Mr Javid travelled to the force’s Aykley Heads headquarters on Monday, when he was met by Deputy Chief Constable Jo Farrell and Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner Ron Hogg. The Home Secretary was shown...

The former boss of one of England’s most successful football Academies has praised the work of a local school. Dave Parnaby presented young people from Woodham Academy in Newton Aycliffe with a series of awards at the school’s annual Sports Academy presentation, held at the Xcel Centre on Aycliffe Business Park. Click here to see our...

Children can enjoy free snacks at libraries and leisure centres across County Durham this summer. Bananas, satsumas, popcorn and raisins will be among the nutritious treats on offer to youngsters at Durham County Council venues throughout the six-week holidays from Monday 23 July. This includes selected council leisure centres, along with...

The 35th issue of Aycliffe Today Business – the magazine for Aycliffe Business Park – is packed with exciting news from around the business park, as well as a special six-page feature celebrating the fourth annual Make Your Mark awards event. Part of our special feature on Make Your Mark includes a piece on John Parnell, who was awarded...

Here’s our gallery of pictures from the Woodham Sports Academy annual presentation, held at the at the Xcel Centre this week…