April 25th, 20220884Police scrutiny watchdogs have commended the performance of Durham Constabulary and Cleveland Police after reviewing 110 cases resolved by out of court disposals.
The Cleveland and Durham Out of Court Scrutiny Panel was one of the first panels of its kind in the UK when it was set up in 2013 to improve transparency and accountability...
April 25th, 202201102The founder of one of Newton Aycliffe’s biggest companies says business awards events play a key role in driving the region’s economy.
Ebac founding chairman John Elliott MBE is keen to see local firms succeed, which is the driving force behind him supporting Aycliffe Business Park’s Make Your Mark awards.
His firm is one of...
April 24th, 202201758Lee Weldon's weekly round-up from the wicket...
Saturday 23rd April – NYSD Division 2
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Great Ayton 2nd XI – weather was dry but with a cold wind. Great Ayton won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 179 all out after 48 overs
Adam Gittins 56, Dan Craggs 38 and Tom Dearden...
April 22nd, 202201482The shortlists have been revealed for the returning Make Your Mark awards after more than 50 entries were received for the eagerly awaited event.
The 2022 Make Your Mark awards, in association with Husqvarna, are being organised by Aycliffe Business Park Community (ABPC), with the glamorous awards ceremony to be held at the stunning...
April 22nd, 202202767Newcastle Benfield 1, Newton Aycliffe 2
By Andy McFarlane
Newton Aycliffe ended their Ebac Northern League Division One campaign bringing all three points back to County Durham after their first ever victory at Sam Smith's Park.
A fortnight after Benfield knocked Aycliffe out of the League Cup following a penalty shoot out, it...
April 21st, 202201017People looking to learn more about how to research their family history can do so in online sessions which are taking place throughout next month.
Durham County Council’s Durham County Record Office (DCRO) is once again offering its online family history course aimed at people who would like an introduction to, or refresher in,...
April 21st, 202201003Sixty year 11 Geography students from Woodham Academy recently journeyed to Hamsterley Forest to undertake their physical Geography fieldwork.
Fieldwork has been very difficult to undertake in recent years, but with exam boards now identifying this as a key component, this river study will be invaluable to the students involved.
As...
April 21st, 20220960By Paul Dalton
We start this week’s report at the Children with Cancer 5K Fun Run, which was hosted by the Darlington Harriers and Athletics Club at the South Park in Darlington on Wednesday, April 13.
David Stothard was the first runner home for the club at the run, finishing in 27:10, and he was followed home by brother, Ian...
April 21st, 202201178Newton Aycliffe-based shower designer and manufacturer Roman has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for International Trade – for a second time.
Roman is one of 225 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
Announced this week, Roman has been recognised for its excellence in...
April 20th, 202201233By Paul Blythe
A round up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. With most of the teams not having a fixture this weekend, they were able to relax and enjoy some delicious chocolate easter eggs!
Under 8’s – Played three friendly matches against Darlington RA, with all games being close and giving...
