April 18th, 201901861Horndale Community Association enjoyed its annual trip to Whitby for the Goth weekend.
They enjoyed the wonderful Goth and Steam Punk people dressed in all their regale.
“Their outfits are really something to admire!” said HCA chair Philip Clark.
“Although it was a little cold everyone enjoyed the day especially the fish...
April 18th, 201902774The Hammer and Pincers is a pub with casual dining, an events venue and a touring caravan and campsite.
The countryside venue has a traditional and contemporary style with a regularly changing menu of fresh home cooked meals and a large selection of bar drinks.
The Hammer and Pincers is located just two miles from Aycliffe Business...
April 17th, 201901649A record number of food fans descended on a County Durham market town for a two-day celebration of the region’s tastiest produce.
The 14th annual Bishop Auckland Food Festival attracted around 29,000 people to the town, boosting the takings of local businesses and more than 150 traders from County Durham and beyond.
This year,...
April 17th, 201901585The Aycliffe Juniors football teams enjoyed both midweek and weekend games during the last week.
The Under 6’s played in a series of mini games at Newcastle United Academy on Wednesday. It was a great experience for all the players playing good football against talented opposition.
The Under 7’s Juniors had a midweek friendly...
April 17th, 201901545Employers and education providers were encouraged to consider employing a person with autism at an awareness event in Newton Aycliffe.
The event, which was held at The Workplace on Aycliffe Business Park during Autism Awareness Week, invited employers and Post-16 further education providers from across County Durham to learn about the...
April 17th, 201901467Easter themed fun for youngsters is on offer at parks across County Durham all this week.
Durham County Council venues are hosting a range of activities to keep children entertained during the school holidays.
At Hardwick Park in Sedgefield, the Cin-egg-matic superstars trail can be enjoyed daily until Sunday April...
April 17th, 201932395A recruitment firm is celebrating after winning a large contract with a major County Durham manufacturer.
Resource Management Solutions (RMS) is now the exclusive HR and recruitment partner of Peterlee-based NSK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of bearings, linear technology and steering systems.
Darlington-based RMS...
April 16th, 201901823More than 95% of children in County Durham will go to their first choice of primary school this September.
Out of the 5,165 applications received, 4,924 have been offered a place at their first choice school, 181 their second preference and 26 their third.
Richard Crane, Durham County Council’s head of education and skills, said:...
April 16th, 201901535Newton Aycliffe’s first team lost their first game of the season.
Here's a round-up of the weekend’s first cricket action of 2019...
Saturday 13th April – NYSD Division 2
Stockton 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was sunny but cold. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Stockton 1st XI 265 for...
April 16th, 201901513Applications are now being invited for the latest round of GAMP funding.
The Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership (GAMP) board has a budget of £100,000 available, which is now available for community and voluntary or not-for-profit organisations and groups to apply.
Grant limits between £5,000 to £20,000 have been agreed,...
