June 28th, 20240931By Paul Blythe
Under 9’s Reds - Participated in a very well organised tournament hosted by Mount Pleasant Rangers JFC. It was a very enjoyable day in the sun, which was enjoyed by both the players and parents.
Under 9’s Reds - Faced Billingham Synthonia in an amazing game of football. The two debutants Matilda and Ollie added...
June 28th, 202401732In a spectacular display of innovation and community spirit, Woodham Academy Sparkies held its final family session of the year, drawing a crowd of over 140 enthusiastic participants.
The event, which saw attendees launching water rockets, marked a culmination of a year filled with creativity and scientific exploration.
The sunny...
June 25th, 20240712County Durham is flying the flag for those who serve and have served this Armed Forces Week.
Representatives of the armed forces community joined Cllr Joan Nicholson, chair of Durham County Council, and Cllr Robert Potts, the council’s Armed Forces Champion, at County Hall yesterday to raise the Armed Forces Day flag.
The flying...
June 24th, 202401521Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket...
Saturday 22nd June – NYSD Division 2
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Redcar 1st XI – weather was warm and sunny. Redcar won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 155 all out after 38.4 overs
Chris Palmer 37, Adam Gittins 29 and James Layfield-Carroll 24
Redcar...
June 18th, 20240760A new visitor attraction celebrating the past, present and future of County Durham is now open to the public.
Durham County Council officially opened The Story on Friday (June 14) – a gateway to the history of County Durham and its people, on the outskirts of Durham City.
Located in the recently restored and extended Grade II...
June 17th, 202401167Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket...
Saturday 15th June – NYSD Division 2
Shildon 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was chilly with heavy showers. Shildon won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 47 for 7 after 29 overs
Adam Gittins 11, Tom Dearden 11 and Leon Patel (pictured above)...
June 11th, 20240885Four consultation sessions will take place next month as Durham County Council seeks views on a series of new planning documents.
The new Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) provide detailed advice and guidance on specific aspects of the County Durham Plan.
They are:
• The Biodiversity SPD
• The Shopfronts Design Guide...
June 10th, 202401088Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket...
Saturday 8th June – NYSD Division 2
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Marton 2nd XI – weather was breezy with sunny spells. Marton won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 103 all out after 30.4 overs
Matty Atkinson 38 and Joe Teasdale 19
Marton 2nd XI 106 for...
June 6th, 202401171Young drivers have been learning about the ‘fatal four’ causes of collisions as part of a programme to improve safety on roads.
Durham County Council’s road safety team, in partnership Durham Constabulary and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, has been delivering free interactive sessions to young people aged...
