ACORN Residents Launched into summer by holding an animal funday which was described as the best so far. With the Farmyard Flyer, a converted double decker bus stuffed with live farmyard animals from ducks to a cow busy with visitors young and old, KL Ponies offering rides for children, fairground rides and bouncy castles there was loads of...

A teenage dad has taken the first steps towards a brighter future for himself and his family thanks to a new pilot apprenticeship scheme. Durham County Council’s public health and economic regeneration departments are working together on the pilot which can give financial support and advice to local firms who offer an apprenticeship to...

A campaign to encourage County Durham residents to recycle their household waste has been extended following its success. Durham County Council launched the Bin it Right campaign in April 2014 to help inform people about what they can and can’t recycle and which bin they should use. The campaign has significantly improved the quality of...

The Government has given the go-ahead for the deal that First Great Western put forward in March, which will see Hitachi deliver and maintain 29 high speed trains for the new franchise. The fleet of AT300 trains will run primarily from London Paddington to Plymouth and Penzance, replacing the 40-year-old trains currently serving this key...

Gregg Little Testing Centre are seeking an experienced Paint Sprayer to join their team. The ideal candidate should be able to work on their own initiative and have a proven track record in paint spraying. GLTC are proud of the high level of service and workmanship and therefore we are looking for someone who can produce work to the required...

Personal advisors are providing support for young people who are deciding what to do next. Those in year 11 or those who are leaving sixth form are being encouraged to contact Durham County Council’s One Point advisors who will be available during the summer holidays to offer advice and answer any questions. Personal advisors offer...

The next PACT meeting for the Shafto St. Mary's ward of Newton Aycliffe will be held on Thursday 13th August 13th from 6pm at The Library on Central Avenue.  

A round-up of the weekend's cricket action... Saturday 25th July - NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Stokesley 2nd XI - weather was overcast and cool. Aycliffe won the toss and asked Stokesley to bat first. Stokesley 2nd XI 217 all out after 44.5 overs John Cavanagh 5 for 65 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 186 all out after 45.5...

Woodham Academy held its annual summer concert before breaking up for the holidays. The show opened with the Samba Band. This rapidly became an audience participation piece with Mr Wynd encouraging parents and even Deputy Head Mr Lumb on stage to join the students in their rendition of Olodum Batacada. The evening progressed with super...

The consequences of illegally dumping waste are being spelt out as part of an ongoing crackdown on flytipping in County Durham. Operation Stop It, a multi-agency taskforce involving Durham County Council, has seen flytipping incidents plummet by 32% since the campaign was launched in November 2014. The next phase of the drive will focus on...