Housebuilder Avant Homes is bringing a new £36.5m development to County Durham creating 182 new homes. Outline planning has been granted for a two-phase build programme of properties on a 14-acre site in Chilton. The development – called Peerfields – is located off Durham Road and will comprise a selection of three and four-bedroom...

A round-up of last weekend's cricket action... Saturday 17th June – NYSD Division 2 Guisborough 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was hot and sunny. Guisborough won the toss and chose to bat first. Guisborough 2nd X I18 for 6 after 50 overs Luke Telford 2 for 11 and Patrick Howe 2 for 33 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 119 for 2...

A popular wildflower planting scheme is to return to Newton Aycliffe this summer. Various species of annual and perennial wildflowers have been sown on roundabouts and highway verges as part of Durham County Council’s annual wildflower planting scheme. The attractive creations, courtesy of the council’s Clean and Green teams, include...

It’s been a whirlwind of success for Fleet Recruitment since moving to Aycliffe Business Park in December 2014. Fleet has a well-earned reputation for quality of service, which is testament to its commitment to delivering their core values of treating clients and candidates alike with honesty, transparency, fairness and great...

The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) was delighted to be awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service on Friday 2nd June, one of only two organisations in County Durham, and one of six across the whole of the North East! The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service was created by Her Majesty in 2002 and is the highest award given to volunteer...

A popular village pub which is under new ownership has been given a facelift thanks to a Newton Aycliffe marketing agency. Nestled in the rolling hills of Teesdale, The Three Tuns, Eggleston, is a ‘must visit’, following its recent takeover. Justin and Kellie Cooper, who have two children, have made incredible changes to The Three Tuns...

Newton Aycliffe Rugby Club’s head coach, Dale Kelly, looks for stability as he announces the captains for the 1st XV. Alex Lineton will continue for his 2nd season as captain with Andrew Littlefair continuing in his role as vice-captain. Littlefair will lead by example in the forwards with his front foot style of play and vocal leadership...

Year 11 Design Technology students at Woodham Academy raised the bar this year producing some excellent practical work for their controlled assessment. Products ranged from models of national landmarks, jackets, jewellery boxes to party products such as cake stands and invitations – and Newcastle United’s St James’ Park. Students...

Woodham Academy has enjoyed considerable sporting success throughout the years. Lisa Robinson, a current year 11 student is a prime example of this. Not only is she surpassing her academic targets in a range of subjects, she also has outstanding behaviour and 100% attendance. Lisa is a role model and inspiration to younger students. Lisa has...

A board of directors set up to help promote companies on the region’s biggest business park is celebrating its first anniversary. The Aycliffe Business Park Community (ABPC) board is marking its first year of operation by embarking on a number of new initiatives, designed to boost community engagement and communication. Spread across 400...