Aycliffe racing driver Scarlet Whitaker Dunn has returned to the racetrack for the first time in 2023. Battling against the extremely cold conditions and a very busy racetrack, Scarlet still managed to put in some very impressive laps around the Warden Law circuit in Sunderland. Scarlet, aged 11, is a pupil at Woodham Academy and is the...

An employment referral app is helping a number of care providers across County Durham to recruit and retain high quality care staff. Durham County Council is supporting a group of providers to pilot the technology, with more than 100 care staff having already been recruited by one organisation alone. Care Friends allows staff already...

County Durham has been selected to trailblaze a new government scheme which will provide integrated support to children and families. Durham County Council is one of 75 local authorities to have had its application accepted to be part of the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme. Today, the government also announced the council is one...

The North-East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence (NESACoE) is inviting businesses to learn more about the growing space industry in the North-East at its upcoming conference in March. This year’s North-East Space Conference is being held on March 22, at Radisson Blu in Durham, and will explore the current priorities for the space...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section… Under 7’s Whites – Put in a wonderful performance scoring four great goals through Oliver (2), Louie, and Felix. POTM was Jack and Parents POTM was Oliver. Under 7’s Reds - Played against Riverside Jnr Blues, scoring one goal from Kian, MOTM...

Plans for Woodham Academy’s multi-million pound rebuild have been rubber-stamped by councillors. Proposals for the state-of-the-art, three-story facility were unanimously approved by Durham County councillors this week. The new school – expected to open in 2024 – will be made up of teaching buildings and sports facilities, and will be...

A rogue roofer has been jailed after attempting to charge a vulnerable man more than four times the price he’d quoted for repair work. Kenan Samme, 24, of Shildon, was sentenced at Durham Crown Court on Friday (3 February) after pleading guilty to an offence of fraud by false representation. The court heard Samme and an associate called at...

By Steven Dawson It has been a busy week for members with three very different races taking place this week. This included some excellent running where personal bests have been achieved and even two club records were broken! On February 5, one member took part in the Muddy Boots 10k at Ripon with Rob Young completing the course in a...

Organisers of the hugely popular Bishop Auckland Food Festival have confirmed a trio of celebrity chefs will headline the event’s Saturday line-up. The festival, run by Durham County Council, pulled in a record 30,000 visitors last year and returns to the town on Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23. A weekend of delicious food and fantastic...

Around 50 business leaders were treated to a lesson in how to save cash and help the planet during an eye-opening presentation on solar power. New Energy & Building Services Solutions managing director David Kay delivered the short presentation at Aycliffe Business Park Community’s first news and networking event of 2023. Peterlee-based...