A County Durham woman who has gone above and beyond for her community through her love of litter picking has been recognised in the sweep-est way. Durham County Council’s clean and green team was contacted by resident Cris Robson who wanted to gift a unique birthday present to his wife Amanda, who has autism. Amanda, who is 51 this...

By Steven Dawson February saw the return of the NECCA Royal Signal Relays at Hetton Lyons Park. In the senior men’s race it saw a team of six run a leg each of 2.2 miles. John Surtees (11:48), Richard Campbell (12:56), Floyd Jones (14:29), Gaz Hamblin (15:08), Richard Holland (14:32) and Martin Turnbull (14:16) represented the club...

A Newton Aycliffe-based manufacturing firm has launched a four-day working week after a successful trial period. BTS Facades and Fabrications, a company which produces cladding and façade products for clients across the country, tested a condensed working week in October last year, and the team found productivity was not negatively...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. Under 7’s Whites – Played against Whitburn & Cleadon JFC. Aycliffe worked extremely hard throughout. POTM was James who had a brilliant game in goal, pulling off great saves. Under 7’s Reds – Had a terrific result against Redcar Athletic...

People are being invited to have their say on potential changes to home to school transport arrangements in County Durham. Durham County Council currently provides home to school transport for almost 9,000 children and young people across the county every day. Growing demand and inflation have seen the cost of providing the service soar in...

Residents in County Durham are being invited to have their say on a number of documents which will affect developments across the county. The County Durham Plan, which was adopted in October 2020, sets out Durham County Council’s vision for housing, jobs and the environment until 2035. It seeks to ensure the county is a successful place...

Great Aycliffe Town Council staff and councillors are celebrating after St. Oswald’s pre-school was graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following an inspection in January. The town council-run pre-school has been assessed as outstanding on all aspects of the inspection including quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and...

A further 150 electric vehicle charging points are set to be installed across County Durham. Durham County Council has been successful in securing an additional £3.1m from the government to expand the county’s charging infrastructure. The authority is one of only three councils to receive additional funding to expand on an innovative...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. Under 7’s Whites – Played against Hilda Park, in a remarkably close game. Louie scored Aycliffe’s goal. MOTM selected by the parents was Louie and MOTM from the players was James. Under 7’s Reds – Faced Boro Rangers Blacks, performing very...

Gestamp plant director Jonathan Phillips features on the front cover of the first Aycliffe Business of 2023. BTS Facades boss Phil Atkinson provides the guest foreword for the January-February edition which also includes features with Valhalla North, Business Durham, Excelpoint, New Energy and Building Services Solutions and Jacksons Law...