September 11th, 20240504By Paul Blythe
A round-up of Newton Aycliffe Juniors Action…
Under 8’s Juniors – Kicked off their season with a home game against local rivals Bishop Auckland, Aycliffe did very well from the start with goals from Cooper (2), Harry (2), Joey (2), Lewis, Oliver, and an OG.
Under 8 Blues – Had their first ever league game...
September 11th, 20240465Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket…
Saturday 7th September – NYSD Division 2
Redcar 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was warm and overcast. Redcar won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 171 all out after 37.2 overs
Tom Dearden 52, Adam Gittins 41 and Chris Palmer 17
Redcar 1st...
September 11th, 20240302A proposal to extend a council tax discount scheme which supports County Durham’s most vulnerable residents will be considered by councillors next week.
Durham County Council’s Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme offers a council tax discount to eligible residents on low incomes whether in work, unemployed or retired.
Just over...
September 11th, 20240339Durham County Council will consider preparations to begin collecting food waste.
The local authority’s cabinet will be asked to approve changes to the county’s household recycling collections in line with the Simpler Recycling reforms introduced by government.
The new legislation makes it a statutory requirement for councils to...
September 10th, 20240370By Ryan Livingston
Newton Aycliffe progressed in both FA competitions last week – in both cases thanks to penalty shoot-outs.
Last Tuesday they beat NPL Premier side Bamber Bridge in a replay to progress to the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup for only the second time in their history.
Jake Petitjean’s second...
September 9th, 20240361A series of Menopause Peer Support Groups hosted by Wellbeing for Life (WBFL) are proving to be very popular, with 14 women joining in one session alone.
Groups take place at Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre, Chilton Town Council and Shildon Football Club.
They provide a safe space for women at any stage of menopause to...
September 5th, 20240320By Steven Dawson
It has been a busy couple of weeks for Aycliffe Running Club with some excellent performance and a few new club records.
On Thursday, August 22, five members took part in the Fifth race of the Muddy Roads Summer Trail Series, the Newham Grange Farm 5k.
Representing the club were Andrew Tweddle (23:24), Lucy...
September 5th, 20240300Live music, family entertainment and a host of classic cars and vintage buses will greet visitors to Newton Aycliffe this weekend.
The exciting line-up promises something for all ages this Saturday (September 7), as an event is held to celebrate 75 years of the town.
The first Newton Aycliffe cubs on parade at Neville Parade...
September 5th, 20240299By Philip Tallentire
Rapidly expanding industry training experts NC Group has announced an exciting major leadership reshuffle.
Liam Noble, one of the Newton Aycliffe-based firm’s rising stars, has been promoted into the managing director role.
It’s a switch that enables Liam’s predecessor as MD, Ian Nelson, and fellow NC...
September 4th, 20240320By Ryan Livingston
Newton Aycliffe progressed to the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup this week.
The Newtonians earned a replay with a 1-1 draw against NPL Premier side Bamber Bridge last Saturday, before a dramatic penalty shoot-out win at Moore Lane.
The away tie was a game where both teams had chances to win,...
