Woodham Academy has opened a new outdoor classroom thanks to a £10,000 grant. Following extensive work in the summer, a new outdoor classroom has been developed with the help of local company Dig-it. Staff will be able to book the classroom and take groups of students into the classroom that includes a bespoke garden that is beautiful...

Residents in County Durham are being invited to give their views on how changes to the council’s garden waste collection service could work best for them. Last month members of Durham County Council’s Cabinet agreed to hold a consultation on proposals that would see households paying a £20 annual fee to have their garden waste...

On Friday night under the floodlights at Darlington Rugby Club, the Woodham Warriors American Football team defeated their second American opponents in the space of six days. Woodham Academy English teacher Stacey Reay gives us her unique version of events in poetic style. There they stood brave and proud, Our young soldiers adored by...

Newton Aycliffe FC and Newton Aycliffe Juniors have announced details of a new and exciting partnership to run a ‘Development’ side, leading eventually to a full reserve/youth pathway through to the first team. Initially the team will play in the Durham County u21 league, but the exciting plans illustrate a desire to eventually take the...

Regeneration proposals for Newton Aycliffe were due to be discussed by councillors today. Members of Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve regeneration masterplans for Aycliffe and Peterlee. Both documents set out details of what measures can be taken over the next three to five years to encourage investment, create...

A business leader insists neighbouring companies should learn from each other instead of facing up to them. Pamela Petty, the managing director of Ebac in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, says she is learning a lot from her neighbours during a series of successful events being staged on Aycliffe Business Park (ABP). Petty is vice chair of...

Police are appealing for help after a motor cycle was stolen in Aycliffe. Between 10pm on Tuesday October 1 and 4am on Wednesday October 2, a black QINGQI 125 cross type motor cycle was taken from a garden in Silverdale Place. The motor cycle had a panther and a red flame on the fuel tank. If anyone has any information regarding the...

Residents and businesses are being asked for their final views on the plan that will shape the future of County Durham. Following extensive consultations with residents, businesses and key stakeholders, such as neighbouring authorities, the latest version of the County Durham Plan has been produced. It sets out a vision for the county up...

A Newton Aycliffe company that provides cable protection to the offshore wind industry has successfully completed work on a pioneering 80-turbine windfarm in the German North Sea. Tekmar Energy has supplied bespoke coverings for the inter-array cables designed by JDR for the flagship Meerwind project. The 288 MW project, constructed and...

Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant Mark Edwards gives the lowdown on his officers… The Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Police Team is often changing, with officers being moved to different locations. Our NPT is active in its work in the community and is also proactive when it comes to talking to residents and being active in the...