By Sarah Walker When it comes to making a meaningful, positive difference to employers on Aycliffe Business Park, NC Group is a hard act to follow. The private training provider prides itself on providing training excellence to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry, at the same time as investing in people. Nowhere is that more evident...

Officers have warned criminals there will be no let up for Christmas in their relentless pursuit of prolific offenders after they arrested 16 people in a single operation this week. The offenders, aged between 15 and 44, were arrested on a range of offences including, burglary, blackmail, failing to appear at court, possession of weapons and...

Durham County Council has been recognised for its for its forward-thinking work to improve employment opportunities for disabled people in County Durham. The region’s largest local authority has once again been awarded Disability Confident Leader Level 3 status by the Department for Work and Pensions. As a Disability Confident Leader, the...

County Durham residents are being encouraged to have their say on the future of online services at the north east’s largest local authority. Durham County Council is developing a new digital strategy to improve its online services and meet the needs of residents, businesses, partners and communities. Its current strategy, which was created...

A bold and ambitious new strategy that will shape County Durham’s economy over the next decade and beyond has been officially adopted by the county council. The County Durham Inclusive Economic Strategy sets a clear, long-term vision for the area’s economy up to 2035, with an overarching aim to create more and better jobs in an inclusive,...

Residents across County Durham are reminded of some changes to bin collections over Christmas and New Year. Durham County Council’s collections will take place as normal up to and including Friday 23 December. From Tuesday 27 December to Friday 30 December, collections will take place one day later than normal, starting from Wednesday 28...

Residents in County Durham are being reminded that Customer Access Points and most other county council buildings will be closed over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Customer Access Points will close at 12.45pm on Friday, December 23, and reopen on Tuesday, January 3. In the event of an emergency, residents can still contact the...

Sedgefield MP Paul Howell provides the guest foreword for the 60th issue of Aycliffe Business… Welcome to this special, celebratory edition of Aycliffe Business. I’m very pleased to introduce this very special issue of Aycliffe Business, which marks the publication’s 10th anniversary. I was an avid reader of this magazine long...

Aycliffe Business magazine marked its 10th anniversary with a high-profile event at Redworth Hall on Wednesday. Photographer Chris Booth was on hand to capture the event… ...

Aycliffe Business magazine marked its 10th anniversary with a high-profile event at Redworth Hall on Wednesday. Around 80 business leaders gathered for the breakfast event as they heard from an engaging panel who all spoke passionately about Aycliffe Business Park and their organisations. The event was hosted by Peter Barron MBE, former...