Durham Academy Team Builds, Tests and Races Go-Kart Against Schools Nationwide
YOUNG engineers at a North East school are enjoying life in the fast lane after successfully building and driving their own go-kart.Pupils from Durham Academy, in Ushaw Moor, took part in the STEM on Track programme, a national scheme which empowers young people from across the UK and Ireland to des…
Durham Academy Students Get First Look at Future School Development
Work is well underway on a new home for Durham Academy, in Ushaw Moor, which will provide modern, custom-designed facilities for more than 500 County Durham students.The site was recently inspected by Durham Academy’s student council, with one Year 7 student inspired to pursue his ambitions in the b…
New ANPR Parking System Introduced at Darlington Memorial Hospital
A new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) parking system went live at Darlington Memorial Hospital on Thursday 21 May 2026.
The updated system replaced traditional...
Durham Energy Council Pushing for Fairer Renewable Transition in the North...
Working-class communities must be at the heart of the green energy transition, climate action organisation Threads in the Ground has warned. The North East is rapidly emerging as the UK’s renewable energy powerhouse. The region has strong foundations to lead the renewable energy transition, inc…
County Durham Pupils Send Messages into Space Using Laser Technology
Following the return of Artemis II to Earth, pupils from St Mary Magdalen’s Primary School have sent messages into space using cutting-edge laser communications...
Durham High Students Reach National Robotics Final with ‘Flo’
Talented students have been gearing up for the finals of a national competition, where their robotics, coding and innovation skills will go head-to-head with...
What Durham Roads Are Really Doing to Your Car’s Suspension
Most suspension problems in County Durham don't start on a motorway. They start on the school run.
That familiar thud over a pothole on Claypath,...
New College Durham to Drive Future Skills with National Recognition
New College Durham (NCD) has announced it has been selected as one of just four colleges nationwide to be recognised as an Advanced Manufacturing...
The Hidden Cost of Your Driving Style in County Durham
Life in Durham moves at its own pace. A quick trip to the shops, the school run, a short drive into the city centre—most...
Dyer Sponsorship Supports Engineering Students at New College Durham
New College Durham (NCD) has strengthened its partnership with engineering firm Dyer through the company’s support for the Skills Forge initiative and sponsorship of...