Motorists are being urged to stay safe on the roads this winter – with free health checks up for grabs. AA statistics showed that in December last year, there were 1,150 breakdowns every hour in Britain. So to keep you motoring this winter, Gregg Little Testing Centre is offering some preventative advice to combat the cold weather. The...

Flytippers have been ordered to pay more than £1,500 after being caught dumping rubbish by Durham County Council’s covert cameras – the brainchild of six Newton Aycliffe councillors. Martin John Edge, 59, and Michael Benjamin Francis, 26, appeared before magistrates after being caught dumping waste at Heighington Lane in Aycliffe, as part...

The visionary behind Ebac’s ambitious plans to bring washing machine manufacturing back to the UK insists their product will sell – despite initial problems trying to convince retailers. Full production of Ebac’s range of washing machines will come later than originally planned, with the first machines expected to roll off the production...

A Newton Aycliffe recruitment agency is aiming to grow after enjoying a strong first year on Aycliffe Business Park. Fleet Recruitment, launched in December 2014, provides recruitment and training services spanning a wide range of sectors including sales and marketing, commercial and automotive. Fleet’s six-man team, based at St...

Thieves have been stealing cars then targeting cash machines in County Durham. In total four ATMs have been targeted in the last few weeks - including the Spar store in Heighington village, near Newton Aycliffe. The thieves method is to steal vehicles from rural communities and then use them in the raids on the cash machines. The most...

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...