Councils across the North-East have joined forces with the NHS to help lower levels of smoking and reduce its impact on the health of the population. Smoking is one of the region’s leading causes of health inequalities and remains the single largest cause of preventable deaths. Since 2000, over 113,000 people in the region have died from...

A competition for enterprising young minds is challenging pupils from County Durham secondary schools to turn their problem-solving skills into a profitable business. Future Business Magnates (FBM), now in its 18th year, will see enterprising young minds from the county’s secondary schools working together with partner businesses to create,...

Residents in County Durham are being reminded of a final chance to give their views on proposed changes to constituency boundaries. Durham County Council is reminding residents that they can take part in a consultation launched by the Boundary Commission, which is carrying out a formal review of parliamentary constituency boundaries across the...

The Greenfield Arts Men’s Cree group have been getting hands on and creating something positive to be shared with others. Their recent renovation struck a cheery note as they brought back to life an old piano, kindly donated by Durham University. The group, led by Richard Agar, have put their heads together to design and create something...

Organisations across County Durham will be supported in delivering key cultural events and attractions after being successful in bids for funding. The Arts Council selected County Durham as one of 54 Priority Places in the UK where it has announced it will be focusing its investment. Durham County Council has been awarded just under £1.6m...

Newton Aycliffe 3, Penrith 1 By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe took the three points in Saturday's home game against Penrith on Saturday. The win saw the Newtonians maintain their third place in the Ebac Northern League Division One. Both sides did well to put on a show in the conditions with the rain, at times, torrential. Aycliffe...

Newton Aycliffe householders are being urged to make this a bleak winter for burglars. Rising energy prices and the cost of living crisis may make it tempting to save money by leaving your home in darkness. But on average it costs less than 1p to leave one house light on for an hour – which means it costs pennies to help protect your home...

Crafter’s Companion founder and creative director Sara Davies MBE introduces the 59th issue of Aycliffe Business… I was delighted to have been asked to write the guest foreword for this issue, especially as Aycliffe Business has been such a fantastic supporter of Crafter’s Companion over the years. It seems like a lifetime ago, but...

A Durham City theatre is preparing to get into the festive spirit as rehearsals begin for its popular annual pantomime. Cast and crew came together for the first time for Gala Durham’s Christmas show, Sleeping Beauty. The production, written by Gary Kitching and directed by Rachel Glover, is a hilarious new telling of the classic story...

By Berni Borsberry U10 Girls v Bishop Auckland Pinks A tough game in tough conditions but Aycliffe started the stronger and finished the stronger. Poppy B opened the scoring with a 25 yard shot which dipped over the keeper and she was first to the ball to stab the ball across the line for her second. Bishop then scored a penalty but the...