Durham County Council is marking Merchant Navy Day by flying the Merchant Navy’s Red Ensign flag over County Hall this weekend. Representatives from the local merchant marine industry joined the authority’s Chairman, Cllr Bill Kellett, to present him with the Red Ensign, which will be flown over County Hall. The Red Ensign has been the...

By Paul Eales Following the first game of the season’s 14-goal encounter, Newton Aycliffe Sports Club were again involved in high scoring game against Darlington RA, this time though lacking the fire power for a positive result. It was always going to be a tough game after losing goalkeeper Andy Hartley in the first few minutes with a head...

Fleet Recruitment managing director with some useful business tips on recruitment... Companies can often underestimate the challenge of attracting new employees and the lack of applicant response can come as a shock and frustrates many employers. Some of the most well known brand names in the region struggle to find the right talent and...

Woodham Academy’s very own ‘Magnificent Seven’ have helped the school achieve its best-ever GCSE results. Seven students – Jasmeen Vasey, James Knowlson, Matthew Beddard, Josef Bedford, Lisa Robinson, Josh Blackburn and Aimee Laycock – achieved A and A* grades in eight or more subjects, despite the introduction of tougher exams this...

Newton Aycliffe logistics firm Stiller Warehousing and Distribution is set to open its doors to potential employees as part of its latest recruitment campaign. Stiller, well-known for using innovative ways to recruit staff, is looking to take on at least four new HGV drivers as part of its latest growth plans. The family-run firm is hosting...

Newton Aycliffe’s first team rounded off a fine Bank Holiday weekend with victories over Sedgefield and Guisborough... Saturday 26th August – NYSD Division 2 Sedgefield 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was warm and sunny. Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first. Sedgefield 1st XI 88 all out after 39 overs Luke...

Newton Aycliffe’s Neighbourhood Plan which will introduce new planning policies specifically for the town have been formally adopted by Durham County Council. The Great Aycliffe Neighbourhood Plan was adopted at a full council meeting and will now supplement the county council’s Local Plan policies. Referendums in June found that...

Micro and growing firms that make parts or provide a service to the engineering and manufacturing sectors are being given a unique chance to be part of this year’s Oktoberfest exhibition. For the first time ever, there will be a dedicated Incubator Zone for companies who employ less than ten people. Organisers of the annual Oktoberfest...

Newton Aycliffe had a mixed bag of results over the Bank Holiday weekend. The Newtonians cruised to a 3-0 win at home to Penrith on Saturday – but were narrowly beaten 2-1 at fifth-placed Marske United on Monday. The Blues chalked up their first league win of the 2017-18 season with a convincing victory over Penrith at Moore Lane...

An emotional night to raise cash for two teenagers caught up in the Manchester terror attack was a huge success. Aycliffe mums Collette Middleton and Julie Palmer decided to organise a raffle for best friends Laura Anderson and Millie Robson after reading about their Manchester Arena ordeal. They were inundated with gifts from local...