Police are reminding owners to make sure their vehicles are secure when unattended. Following a string of thefts from cars and vans, police are advising that vehicles are locked, parked in a safe area, and that no valuables are left on display. In particular, vans have been targeted and construction or joinery tools stolen. Detective...

By Donna Campbell In this week’s round-up I would like to start by mentioning the five hardy runners from the club who took place on the Gisborough Moors Fell Race earlier this month. This was a 12-mile fell race in the North Yorks Moors which included running up and down Roseberry Topping. Those brave enough for this were Dez Fielden...

Newton Aycliffe-based Tekmar Energy is celebrating after winning two major European deals. Tekmar, a global leader in cable protection systems (CPS) for offshore wind farms, has been awarded contracts from Dutch contracting company Van Oord to supply its systems on two projects. The Aycliffe firm will supply its market leading CPS to protect...

Durham Constabulary has teamed up with petrol stations across County Durham and Darlington in a crackdown against off-road bikers who are causing a nuisance in their community. The force receives about 3,000 reports of anti-social behaviour caused by nuisance off-road motorbikes and quadbikes every year and now it is working with petrol...

A leading County Durham hotel has unveiled its new look, following the completion of a £500,000 refurbishment. Hardwick Hall Hotel at Sedgefield, part of Ramside Estates, has been given a facelift, which includes a revamped bar and lounge area. At the same time the hotel’s Boyne Suite, which can take up to 120 guests, has benefited from a...

The Aycliffe Juniors teams continued their football seasons with a variety of games this week. There were many league matches and a Challenge Cup semi final to enjoy. The Under 8’s were playing at home against Leven and a determined effort was not enough to challenge great opposition. The Aycliffe team worked hard but slipped to...

Young explorers in County Durham are finding out about other countries as part of events to celebrate the UK’s hosting of a major international summit. Pupils at 29 primary schools around the county are learning about different Commonwealth countries and their relationship with the UK. The Durham County Council initiative has been...

Newton Aycliffe 1, Seaham Red Star 1 By Dave Strickland Newton Aycliffe were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Seaham Red Star, in a game where the result was vital for both teams. Aycliffe started brightly and had a good shout for a penalty turned down on six minutes when a Seaham defender handled the ball. Two minutes later, they had...

Newton Aycliffe Workingmen’s Club and Institute, known as The Big Club, is reaping the rewards of energy efficiency after teaming up with a council project. The Business Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP) is a Durham County Council led project, supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), to help small businesses in County Durham...

The latest cohort of Police and Community Support Officers (PCSOs) who will be serving County Durham and Darlington has been unveiled. Seven new PCSOs will soon take to the streets after undergoing an intensive three-week training programme where they will learn about the law, problem solving, technology, communication, personal safety and...