October 10th, 201812928Newton Aycliffe Junior Football Club have revealed one of their star players, Charlie Dawson, has agreed to sign for Middlesbrough FC’s Academy team for the next two seasons.
Charlie’s abilities have been monitored by Boro in their development sessions from a young age and after starting the Under-13s season in fine form he was...
October 10th, 201801246Newton Aycliffe health and wellbeing charity the Pioneering Care Partnership showed its support for the millions of Macmillan professionals and volunteers who support those effected by cancer.
The PCP held a Craft and Coffee Morning to raise awareness and cash on behalf of this worthwhile charity, raising a total of £370.
The...
October 10th, 201802455A fast-growing web design agency plans to expand and take on more staff with sales set to hit £1m for the first time.
Darlington-based Webahead Internet was launched by digital entrepreneur Dale Jeffries, who’s from Newton Aycliffe, with just five staff six years ago.
After achieving a first-year turnover of £140,000, the firm...
October 9th, 201803529Providing £40m in 5,000 grants across County Durham, working to end mental health discrimination and organising events to mark one hundred years since the end of the First World War.
These are just a few examples of the work being done by the County Durham Partnership, members of Durham County Council’s Cabinet will hear next...
October 9th, 201823282Woodham Academy student, Alivia Hoy, was recognised for her perfect attendance record during her secondary education at a celebration evening at Durham County Cricket Club.
The award was presented by Karen Oxley of Metro Radio and Councillor John Lethbridge, chair of Durham County Council.
Alivia’s perfect attendance is reflected...
October 8th, 201801483Newcastle Benfield 3, Newton Aycliffe 0
By Dave Strickland
Newton Aycliffe travelled to Newcastle Benfield and suffered a 3-0 reversal with ex-Aycliffe player Dennis Knight playing a large part in the defeat.
Benfield attacked from the kick off, and veteran striker Paul Brayson had two good chances in the first seven...
October 8th, 201811367The popular TV show might be a quest for just the one, but one North East council has now taken on more than 50.
While the hunt for an apprentice singular captivates viewers on both sides of the Atlantic, Durham County Council has just recruited 53.
And that number could have been tenfold – with more than 500 young people having...
October 8th, 201801532The football season moved in to its second month as the Aycliffe Juniors teams continued their seasons with both league and cup action.
The Under 7’s Whites maintained their unbeaten start to the league campaign in an exciting game against Bishop Juniors. The lead changed hands a number of times as they battled to a 6-5 win. Jack...
October 6th, 201802946A husband-and-wife team have thanked local businessman John Wade after he helped them launch a restaurant which has enjoyed a successful first year.
The King’s Arms in Great Stainton, on the outskirts of Newton Aycliffe, was acquired by John Wade, who also owns the County restaurant and Telegraph pub, both in Aycliffe Village, and...
October 6th, 201801287Bin crews, council managers, trade unions and police have joined together to highlight concerns over abuse, violence and reckless driving that endangers staff and the public.
While over 250,000 bins are collected every week without issue, there is a low but growing number of cases where staff have been harassed or assaulted, and had a...
