Nearly 100 people were handed fixed penalty notices for committing environmental crimes in County Durham throughout September. Durham County Council issued 65 for littering, eight for dog fouling and 20 for untidy gardens or yards and failing to comply with litter clearing notices. The council works with police and other agencies to improve...

A new survey conducted on behalf of the Entrepreneurs’ Forum reveals overwhelming business support for new regional powers and resources, with more than 70% of North East business owners saying devolution is necessary. Responses, broken down into the North-East population, Entrepreneurs’ Forum members, and those across the whole of England,...

A devolution agreement that will transform the North-East economy and bring new opportunities for businesses and residents will be agreed today. Members of the North-East Combined Authority and the Government will sign the agreement to devolve significant powers, funding and responsibilities to the region. The move will represent a major...

The boss of one of the region’s leading manufacturing companies says there is a “real sense of growth” in the area. Pamela Petty, the managing director of Newton Aycliffe firm Ebac, which is bringing washing machine manufacturing back to the UK, says there’s a positive vibe around Aycliffe Business Park following a number of exciting...

Newton Aycliffe residents will be able to pick up free wristbands for this year’s fireworks display. The event will be held at the OakLeaf Sports Complex on Thursday 5th November. Residents can pick up their wristbands from the Sports Complex on the following days: • Tuesday 20th October, 5pm-8.30pm • Wednesday 21st October,...

A former apprentice at a Newton Aycliffe training provider has returned to take over the reins as chief executive. After leaving school, Lee Childs joined Black & Decker in Spennymoor as an engineering apprentice and spent his first three months learning basic skills at South West Durham Training on Aycliffe Business Park. Now, 16 years...

Newton Aycliffe 3, Newcastle Benfield 1 By Bob Wood Aycliffe remain unbeaten at home this season with this win against Newcastle Benfield. As was the case with last week's 5-0 win at Durham it wasn't until the second half that Aycliffe took control. Aycliffe went into the game without both high-profile strikers Matty Moffat and John...

Durham Constabulary is the top performing force in the country after receiving the highest possible gradings by inspectors. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) carried out the latest element of the Annual Assessment of Policing in England and Wales 2014 (the PEEL Report). The inspections, which are part of a rolling...

Navy Cub 3, Langley Park 0 By Ryan Gillham After a promising start to the season for the Navy Club they came across tougher opposition in the first round of the Heart Foundation Cup receiving a home fixture against Langley Park. The Navy Club were hoping to continue their run of good form which has only seen them lose once in the league...

There was loads of goals at Sunnydale at the weekend and plenty of hat-tricks for the players to savour. Here is the Newton Aycliffe Juniors weekly round-up... The Under 7’s were at home to Leven who proved to be a good passing side. Despite best efforts from the Aycliffe boys they could not break Leven down and suffered losses in both games....