August 16th, 201801641By Donna Campbell
This week’s activities began with the local parkruns in which several of our members achieved PB’s.
At Shildon Parkrun, Craig Robinson achieved a PB of 31.25. At Sedgefield, Sue Milburn ran the course in a PB of 23.31.
Over at Darlington, husband-and-wife both achieved PB’s with Ian Baronowski in a time...
August 16th, 201801899A carnival atmosphere will descend on a town park next month when an international brass festival sees out the summer with one last bash.
Adverse weather conditions forced Durham County Council and Great Aycliffe Town Council to cancel the Big BRASS Bash party due to take place in Newton Aycliffe in July.
However, they were...
August 16th, 201801529An annual celebration of County Durham’s history and heritage is set to run across two weekends for the first time this year.
The Heritage Open Days event normally runs for four days in September but this year there will be double the opportunity for people to take part, with activities and tours running across two long...
August 16th, 201801456Durham is set to host a major event showcasing innovative energy projects.
On Wednesday September 5, Durham County Council Chairman, John Lethbridge, will officially welcome European partners for the Interreg Europe funded programme REBUS (Renovation for Energy Efficient Buildings).
During the two day event, Durham will showcase...
August 15th, 201811536Newton Aycliffe 0, Guisborough Town 2
By Dave Strickland
Newton Aycliffe suffered an early exit from the FA Cup in their replay on Tuesday night.
They had several good chances to win the first game last Saturday, but conceded a late equaliser in injury-time to finish 3-3.
In the replay, they never hit form; Guisborough...
August 15th, 201801621An exciting Roman re-enactment will transport visitors back in time this bank holiday.
Binchester Roman Festival is inviting visitors to experience an encampment of Roman soldiers, complete with traders and artisans. The day includes a thrilling demonstration of Roman military skills with archery, slingshots and catapult...
August 15th, 201891966By Adam Steel
Business Durham raised a glass to the firms who took part in Future Business Magnates, giving the region’s youth of today inspiration for tomorrow, as the annual project’s prize-giving enjoyed centre stage at the Xcel Centre on Aycliffe Business Park.
The competition is organised by Business Durham and encourages...
August 14th, 201804629After 59 years standing proud on the edge of the town and welcoming generations of youngsters through the gates, Vane Road Primary School in Newton Aycliffe will reach the end of an era.
Head teacher Kieran Pavey is opening the school gates to the original school one last time during a special open day this week.
He’s inviting...
August 14th, 201801795A round-up of the weekend's cricket action...
Saturday 11th August – NYSD Division 2
Maltby 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was warm and sunny. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Maltby 1st XI 110 all out after 35.1 overs
Michael Howe 4 for 40, Patrick Howe 3 for 6 and Jack Slatcher 2 for...
