Plans to introduce new enforcement powers for dog control have been met with overwhelming approval. The new powers, which will mean irresponsible pet owners could be fined up to £1,000, are part of Durham County Council’s new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO). The introduction of the PSPO will mean that from 1 June the following will...

Newton Aycliffe family business Stiller Warehousing and Distribution is on a new recruitment drive after its latest expansion. Stiller has completed a new 40,000 sq ft warehouse at its huge 20-acre site on Aycliffe Business Park, costing £750,000. The new development, standing at 10 metres tall, is an extension to an existing 40,000 sq ft...

A convicted sex offender who had been on the run since last year has been traced and arrested following an appeal on BBC’S ‘Crimewatch UK’. On Monday evening the programme broadcast an appeal to trace Lisa Hauxwell, also known as Craig John Hauxwell who had been convicted and sentenced in his/her absence to 14 years in prison in November...

Durham Constabulary has maintained its position as the top performing police force in the country for a third year in a row. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary’s (HMIC) assessed each of the 43 forces in England and Wales to see how effective they were at keeping people safe and reducing crime. It is understood Durham is the only...

A drive to recruit more female firefighters is just one of the exciting projects Teesside University students will be working on as part of the brand new Business Clinic. The Business Clinic was officially launched earlier this month and matches students with businesses to work on real world projects. In total, 70 second year BA (Hons)...

A popular library has started a new chapter with the official opening of its new home. Newton Aycliffe Library has relocated to a bright and modern new base within the town’s leisure centre on Beveridge Way. And the new-look library was officially opened today (Monday, 6 March) by Cllr Edward Bell, Chairman of Durham County Council, and...

Aycliffe Juniors enjoyed another weekend of footballing action as most teams tried to continue league games. The highlight though was a much anticipated cup semi final for the Under 17's. Seaton Carew were the visiting semi final opponents, a team who play a league above the Aycliffe side. League standings though were over turned as the home...

An appeal will be made on the BBC’s ‘Crimewatch UK’ programme tonight (Monday March 6) to trace a convicted sex offender who has been on the run for several months. In November last year at Durham Crown Court, Lisa Hauxwell, 48, was sentenced in her absence to 14 years in prison for a number sexual assaults, which took place in the Newton...

Newton Aycliffe 1, Whitley Bay 3 For the second time in a week Aycliffe lost a game in which they should have gained at least a draw. This time it was The Bay who profited, taking the points after three defensive mistakes were all converted in a 1-3 win. Aycliffe started the brighter. Captain Jamie Owens had a chance on two minutes, but...

Woodham Academy student Georgia Thelwell has had an exceptional year this year where her hard work and dedication to dance has led her to fantastic opportunities and exceptional performances. More recently Georgia has competed in Can You Dance touring convention where she competed against other dancers at a national standard. This is the...