Children from four primary schools, including Heighington, played an important part in helping a company that runs a unique project linking industry and schools to celebrate its 30th anniversary. They took part in demonstrations, exhibitions and a talk to show how Children Challenging Industry (CCI) has helped hundreds of primary school pupils,...

A public consultation has been launched into plans for a new specialist school in Newton Aycliffe. Durham Gateway Academy has been proposed for young people from across the county who are not flourishing in mainstream secondary education but would thrive in a setting offering practical, skills-based learning. If it gets the go ahead, it...

Woodham Academy students have been praised for their excellence after creating a range of high-quality products for their GCSE coursework. The school’s year 11 design and technology students have produced creative and original pieces of practical work for their controlled assessment. The now-completed products range from models of national...

The visitor centre at one of County Durham’s most important Roman sites has reopened to the public following an essential refurbishment programme. The improvements at Binchester Roman Fort, near Bishop Auckland, include a new building to replace the aged structure which covered the remains of the site’s Roman bathhouse and was no longer fit...

Durham Constabulary is preparing to say farewell to one of the force’s most senior officers, who is leaving to take up her first executive post. After five years with Durham, Superintendent Kerrin Wilson – who married Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson in July 2016 – has been appointed Assistant Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police. Supt...

Employees from Newton Aycliffe’s Husqvarna dedicated their working day to the area around Darlington’s Cocker Beck giving it a much-needed makeover this month. The area, which was chosen by Husqvarna staff to benefit from its Husqvarna Loves Parks initiative, quickly saw an improvement as a total of 28 volunteers got hands on in clearing...

The region’s largest council is showing its support for the armed forces this week. Durham County Council will be flying the official armed forces flag at County Hall until this weekend to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 30 June and Reservist Day on Wednesday, 27 June. Chairman of the Council, Cllr John Lethbridge, will also be hosting...

A round-up of the weekend’s cricket action… Saturday 23rd June – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Barnard Castle 2nd XI – weather was warm and sunny. Barnard Castle won the toss and chose to bat first. Barnard Castle 2nd XI 207 for 7 after 50 overs Jack Slatcher 3 for 15, Luke Telford 2 for 43 and George Slatcher 1 for...

Highly-experienced former Darlington and Spennymoor front man Ian Ward became Deano Browne’s first new signing of the summer at Newton Aycliffe. The 31-year-old striker – affectionately nicknamed “Hoss” by fans – joins Aycliffe from Bishop Auckland. Boss Browne – who has appointed Sean Tarling and Andrew Jinks as his new...

Woodham Academy has new life-saving equipment and a range of sports kit, thanks to the generous donation of a North East company. Building and roofing specialist Hodgson Sayers has donated a defibrillator for Woodham Academy’s sports hall and training kit for the school’s netball, rugby, basketball and football teams. The donation, worth...