The Duke of Kent has praised Newton Aycliffe manufacturer Ebac for showing "courage" with its new washing machine venture. The 80-year-old, who carries out royal duties on behalf of the Queen, his first cousin, visited Aycliffe Business Park firms Roman and Ebac on Thursday. Prince Edward briefly spoke to VIP guests and staff during a...

His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent visited Newton Aycliffe today. Prince Edward, who carries out royal duties on behalf of the Queen, his first cousin, is pictured here during his visit of Aycliffe manufacturer Ebac. The 80-year-old royal was here to mark the official launch of Ebac's £7m washing machine production line. ...

Fireworks may be fun for most of us, but for our pets they can be terrifying. According to the RSPCA, 45% of dogs show real fear when they hear the bangs, and they can be equally traumatising for cats and other pets. So with Bonfire Night fast approaching, here we list some tips that could help your animals. • Try to keep your pets...

A new £7m production line which will bring washing machine manufacturing back to the UK is set for Royal approval today. Newton Aycliffe firm Ebac will welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent when he opens their new washing machine facility later. The line, which will produce the only British-made washing machines, has been developed...

A Newton Aycliffe cleaning company is celebrating 10 years in business by appointing two senior managers as it looks to create new jobs and increase turnover. Diamond Commercial Cleaning, based at Technology Court on Aycliffe Business Park, was launched on 1st October 2005 with a modest team of 12 and a client base of six companies. It has...

Value retailer Poundworld has confirmed it will open its first store in Newton Aycliffe next week – creating 30 new jobs. Opening on Thursday 12th November at 10am, the ribbon will be cut by Aycliffe Mayor, councillor Mary Dalton. Situated at the former Poundstretcher unit, shoppers at Poundworld will be able to make big savings on...

A Newton Aycliffe logistics firm has created seven new jobs after giving its distribution system an overhaul. Stiller Warehousing and Distribution has invested heavily in relocating its pallet distribution operation to within its main site on Aycliffe Business Park. It has also taken on four new forklift drivers and three office employees...

The Huntsman were back in action on Sunday at home to Willington Cottles, following the 6-0 victory against the same side a week earlier. Neil Dodds was forced into two changes from that side; as Callum Farley and Mike Sproates were recalled for the absent Connor Halford and Lee Redpath. It appeared as though the home side were going to pick...

When bosses at a Newton Aycliffe plastic component manufacturer decided to hire their first ever apprentice, they didn’t have to look far to find someone who would fit the mould. Formula Plastics managing director James Goodliffe approached South West Durham Training, who put forward a strong shortlist of candidates for the new role, and the...

A Newton Aycliffe steel firm has helped to construct the biggest house ever to feature on Channel 4's popular TV show Grand Designs. SCH Site Services, based on Aycliffe Business Park, provided the steel for the sprawling, 60-metre long bungalow in deep West Sussex which left presenter Kevin McCloud almost speechless. The extraordinary home...