The Fire Brigades’ Union (FBU) has announced details of its latest planned industrial action in relation to its national dispute over pensions with central government. Members of the FBU plan to hold two further strikes this week, on Thursday (12th June) from 9am to 9am on Friday (13th June), and again on Saturday 21st June, from 10am to...

Police are asking for help after a boy had his bike stolen in Newton Aycliffe. Between 5pm and 5.30pm on Sunday (8th June), the victim was approached by a group of males on Greenfield Way in the town, before one of them took his bike. The offender is described as white, aged around 12-13 years, 4’ 8 tall, medium build with short...

The Pioneering Care Centre in Newton Aycliffe is holding an information day, when Newtonians can find out about some fantastic free courses on offer. PCP’s new ‘Work for Health’ project and social prescribing project ‘Colour your Life’ are starting very soon and places will be filling up fast. At the information day, on...

Schoolgirls in Newton Aycliffe will have the opportunity to gain an insight into a career in manufacturing and engineering with the help of a leading training provider workshop. South West Durham Training (SWDT) will take to County Durham and Darlington to deliver the Girls into Engineering workshops for schoolgirls aged 13 to 16 to inspire...

Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve plans by the Social Value Taskforce to further increase spending with local firms. The taskforce, the first of its kind in the North-East when it was created, was set up by the council and the Federation of Small Businesses in response to the Social Value Act. The taskforce’s...

It was a washout for both our cricket teams on Saturday. The rain postponed Aycliffe’s first team’s fixture at home to Sedgefield’s second XI. Aycliffe second XI’s game at Blackhall also fell foul of the bad weather. The first team hope to get back to action when they go to Redcar on Saturday, to take on their second team...

Greenfield Community College received two SSAT Educational Outcomes Awards at an event in Newcastle on Friday. The Outstanding Continuous Improvement award is for being in the top 20% of schools nationally based on improvement in the percentage of pupils achieving 5+ A*-C grades, including English and mathematics, and the Outstanding...

Landmark energy efficiency scheme, Warm Up North, is helping North East homeowners stay safe as ‘rogue traders’ look to cash in on the Government’s Green Deal scheme. Ian Weatherston, Head of Warm Up North, is advising people living in the North East to be aware of potential unscrupulous door knockers hoping to take advantage of...

By Rachel Wright Quality, expertise and customer focus are the main forces that have brought about a new and thriving business which is ready to build upon years of skill and knowledge. Director Chris Leach is the influence behind Q-Dec Quality Painting, Decorating and Maintenance, which operates from Middridge, Newton Aycliffe. Chris...

By Martin Walker Another one of Aycliffe Business Park’s “hidden treasures” enjoyed a 30% jump in turnover last year and is looking to take on more business. Upex Electrical Distributors (UED) is the only specialist electrical and plumbing wholesaler in Newton Aycliffe. It caters for a range of needs, from the man on the street...