Durham County Council has bid for government funding to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping. Next week, the council’s cabinet will hear details of a bid submitted to Homes England and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities as part of the government’s Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP). Announced...

By Paul Fraser The new manager of Optimum Skills’ Newton Aycliffe hub credits her own journey is proof of just what the North-East training and apprenticeship provider can do to help you. Charley Haigh joined Optimum Skills in 2020 after serving as a Level 2 and 3 recruitment apprentice with a recruitment agency after leaving Queen...

A student from Newton Aycliffe have been named as one of the 2023 recipients of the national Amazon Future Engineer Bursary, making her one of 30 women in the UK to receive the bursary this year. Newtonian Samantha Obiston – who’s at Durham University studying Computer Science with Foundation – has been awarded £20,000 by Amazon to...

Aycliffe firm Ebac is to introduce a new range of products that tackle the climate change requirements of heating and ventilation in British homes. The firm – known for manufacturing washing machines, water coolers and dehumidifiers – is planning to fulfil £4m of orders to the end of 2024 from a range of large installers and...

A Newton Aycliffe firm is creating new jobs after being awarded new business with a global manufacturer. The agreement will see Stiller – already known for its storage and distribution footprint in the North-East – grow its packing and fulfilment operations. Stiller Warehousing and Distribution is already fitting out a 41,500 sq ft unit...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. With most games being cancelled due to the rain, below are the three games that survived the weather. Under 7’s – Travelled to Leven, on a fast 3G pitch, Aycliffe struggled with the opposition’s physicality, it was Harry who scored Aycliffe’s goal. In the...

People in County Durham are being asked to share their views on draft strategies to reduce homelessness and improve housing in the county. Durham County Council is encouraging residents, housing associations and other interested parties to have their say on the final drafts of its Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy for 2024 to 2029, and...

By Sarah Walker When Gestamp recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, it was a proud moment in which senior leaders at the firm agreed how integral the business had become to the local community. For that reason, they were keen to give back to the area where they have developed a successful business – and nowhere is this more apparent...

Newton Aycliffe 1, Consett 4 By Ryan Livingston Consett were the decisive victors in this County Durham encounter on Saturday. The first half was an even contest. Liam Adamson's deflected shot allowed Cole Kiernan to fire the hosts ahead from close range in the 13th minute. Yet Consett swiftly retaliated via a Scott Fenwick header from...

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen is requesting the views of Newton Aycliffe residents on the future location of police premises, following the end of the 10-year lease at the fire and rescue premises on Central Avenue. Officials say there have been various options explored for the possible relocation of both the Neighbourhood and...