A trio of companies including Newton Aycliffe-based M5tec have joined forces to deliver a bespoke rig for the testing of gas pipelines. Aycliffe firm M5tec, ROSEN Group and Renown Engineering – all members of NOF Energy, a UK development organisation and members’ group for the energy sector – teamed up after being introduced at Subsea...

After the ‘Beast from the East’ wiped out last weekends fixtures it was good to see some of the Aycliffe Juniors teams back in action over the weekend. Some games were postponed which allowed players to enjoy Mother’s Day with their families. The Under 8’s reversed their fixture to play Wynyard on Sunnydale’s 3G pitch. The visitors...

Community groups and voluntary sector organisations have the opportunity to apply for a grant, thanks to a Community Safety Fund launched this month. Voluntary sector organisations and community groups across County Durham and Darlington have the opportunity to apply to the £150,000 Community Safety Fund. For the fourth year Ron Hogg,...

Volunteers who give up their time to play a vital role in the running of council events, have been awarded the county council’s highest honour. Representatives from the 600-strong group of Festival Makers headed to County Hall to accept the Chairman’s Medal from Durham County Council’s Vice Chairman Cllr John Lethbridge. The...

Small businesses across County Durham are to receive free training to help address skills gaps as part of a £6m Government initiative. The two-year programme aims to future proof supply chain companies by providing consultancy support to identify key needs including strategic planning and upskilling, then delivering mentoring and flexible...

Stockton Town 1, Newton Aycliffe 2 By Dave Strickland Newton Aycliffe travelled to FA Vase semi-finalists Stockton Town and came away from Teesside with a win and three points on Saturday. Most Northern League games were postponed on the day, but this one went ahead on Stockton's 3G pitch at Bishopton Road West. The surface suited...

A Newton Aycliffe woman was one of six litterbugs who have been ordered to pay a total of £2,000 in fines and legal costs after being found guilty of littering the streets of County Durham. The six defendants were initially handed Fixed Penalty Notices by Durham County Council’s neighbourhood wardens, but failed to pay. The defendants,...

County Durham businesses that are keen to showcase their products and services to potential new customers are being recruited for the second phase of a support programme. Last year saw the launch of the inaugural Incubator Zone programme at Durham Oktoberfest. And this year, as the event prepares for major changes to reflect its growth over...

A Newton Aycliffe lollipop lady who has been helping children get to school safely for 25 years has been recognised by grateful pupils and staff. Marian Dawson, school crossing patrol near Sugar Hill Primary School, was honoured in a special assembly to mark her landmark anniversary in the role. “I was gobsmacked, it was a real surprise. I...

Woodham Academy students struck gold as they made it through to the next stage of a national maths competition. Callum Fielden and Richie Steward received gold awards in the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Challenge. A further 11 Woodham Academy students received either silver or bronze awards for their high scores in the challenging...