Residents in Newton Aycliffe are being warned to expect disruption to council services due to industrial action taking place today (Thursday). Durham County Council is taking steps to minimise the impact on emergency and essential services but people are advised that most council buildings will be closed to the public. These include...

A report to Durham County Council’s Cabinet reveals the economic boost brought by Lumiere Durham 2013 and asks members to re-commission a similar event in 2015. The paper states that Lumiere, an Artichoke production, has become a signature event for the county and that its significance for the business and visitor economy is...

Motorists are being urged to keep the roads in Durham city and surrounding areas clear for this year's Miners’ Gala - or face the risk of having their vehicles towed away. This year's 'big meeting' takes place on Saturday, 12th July, and as usual a number of streets in and around the city will be closed to traffic for much of the day.No...

A corrugated packaging firm which boasts Sky Sports and Disney among its impressive client list has expanded its premises and targeted to double turnover to £15m. Tyne Tees Packaging (TTP), based on Heighington Lane Business Park in Newton Aycliffe, has become one of the largest independent manufacturers of corrugated packaging in the...

By Martin Walker A sneaky Tory MP was today told off in the House of Commons after hijacking a Hitachi PR stunt in Newton Aycliffe. The Labour MP for Sedgefield, Phil Wilson, clashed again on Tuesday with James Wharton, the Conservative MP for Stockton South, over a bitter turf war. Mr Wharton (pictured above in the Commons) turned up...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe's ambitions of having the biggest business park in the North-East have taken another huge step forward. Durham County Council (DCC) has secured £10m-worth of funding to start developing the second phase of Merchant Park, adjacent to the Hitachi Rail Europe site. The Government cash, secured by DCC...

By Martin Walker MP Phil Wilson and local businesses are backing a campaign which will see one lucky firm win the naming rights to Newton Aycliffe FC's ground. Aycliffe, who currently play in the Ebac Northern League first division, want to increase links with the local business community and has drawn up a range of new options for the...

The chairman of Aycliffe Youth Centre has angrily hit out after one of the youthy’s windows was smashed. Vince Crosby says it’s frustrating when the management give up their time to make the Youth Centre look nice. He told Aycliffe Today: “We don’ot have a bottomless pit of money, nor do we get funding for this damage from any...

The Fire Brigades’ Union (FBU) has announced details of further planned industrial action in relation to its national dispute over pensions with central government. Members of the FBU plan to hold strikes on the following days: Monday 14 July 06.00 to 08.00 17.00 to 19.00 Tuesday 15 July 06.00 to 08.00 17.00 to...

Durham County Council is cracking down on people who misuse disabled parking badges. From Monday (7th July), enforcement officers will be targeting motorists who abuse the Blue Badge Scheme, which allows disabled drivers to park closer to shops and amenities. Officers will be checking that badges are real and being used by the badge...