Gestamp might be a world leader in chassis design, but the real secret to its outstanding global achievements lie in its motto – ‘people the architects of our success’. Alastair Waugh, HR professional and wellbeing lead at the firm, doesn’t just want Gestamp to be “the large building on the side of the road”. Which is why the...

By Steven Dawson Two members took part in Hamsterley Remembrance Day 5 mile event last week. David Stothard finished in a time of 47:50 and Ian Stothard finished in a time of 1:09:05. On the same day, three runners took part in the Heaton Harriers Town Moor Memorial 10k. That included Alan Wilks who finished in a new Personal Best of...

Pupils in County Durham have joined schools across the globe during COP27 to pledge to protect the environment. Durham County Council has partnered with Durham University and OASES to present the ECO2COP27 International Schools Climate Conference. The conference connected the county’s schools with those in France, Spain, Italy, Costa...

Phase two of Merchant Park is ready to start welcoming new and expanding businesses to modern, environmentally-friendly units on Aycliffe Business Park. Peter Barron talks to two men at the heart of the development… It’s a moment Adrian Goodall remembers well…the day Prime Minister David Cameron officially opened the £82m Hitachi Rail...

By Paul Blythe A round up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. Ahead of the weekend’s games, all players, coaches, opponents, parents, and spectators observed a minute’s silence in remembrance of the brave service men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for us all. Lest we forget. Under 7’s Juniors...

County Durham residents are being reminded of the dangers posed by fraudsters during a week of action to fight fraud and raise awareness. Durham County Council is calling on members of the public to be vigilant and help in its fight against fraud as part of International Fraud Awareness Week, which runs until Saturday, November 19. The...

A Newton Aycliffe training provider has impressed inspectors in its first ever Ofsted report. Training and apprenticeship provider Optimum Skills, which is also celebrating its ninth birthday, has achieved a ‘good’ Ofsted rating for its first ever inspection due to the quality of its apprenticeship programme. Managing director Diane...

Seaham Red Star 3, Newton Aycliffe 1 By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe slipped down a place following a disappointing result at Seaham Red Star on Saturday. Aycliffe now lie fourth in the table on 33 points having played 18 games. Aycliffe took an early lead at Seaham but conceded three to come away from the coast empty-handed. The...

From reiki, health and wellbeing support, employment opportunities, financial advice and free goodies along the way – this popular event is welcome to all ages! Join leading community focused organisations at the Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre on Thursday, November 24, from 10am until 12pm for an insight into support available to you. PCP...

If you’re looking for somewhere to hold a Christmas party this year, Aycliffe Business Park already has the perfect place. The Aviator Gin Bar is offering up different Christmas party packages to enjoy in an environment that is going to provide something a little bit different. Just a four-minute walk from Aycliffe train station, the...