April 24th, 201802257Young explorers in County Durham are finding out about other countries as part of events to celebrate the UK’s hosting of a major international summit.
Pupils at 29 primary schools around the county are learning about different Commonwealth countries and their relationship with the UK.
The Durham County Council initiative has...
April 24th, 201801353Newton Aycliffe 1, Seaham Red Star 1
By Dave Strickland
Newton Aycliffe were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Seaham Red Star, in a game where the result was vital for both teams.
Aycliffe started brightly and had a good shout for a penalty turned down on six minutes when a Seaham defender handled the ball.
Two minutes later,...
April 23rd, 201801720Newton Aycliffe Workingmen’s Club and Institute, known as The Big Club, is reaping the rewards of energy efficiency after teaming up with a council project.
The Business Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP) is a Durham County Council led project, supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), to help small businesses in...
April 23rd, 201812573The latest cohort of Police and Community Support Officers (PCSOs) who will be serving County Durham and Darlington has been unveiled.
Seven new PCSOs will soon take to the streets after undergoing an intensive three-week training programme where they will learn about the law, problem solving, technology, communication, personal...
April 23rd, 201801284Jarrow Roofing 2, Newton Aycliffe 2
By Dave Strickland
Newton Aycliffe travelled to Jarrow Roofing and came away with a 2-2 draw on Saturday.
They started nervously, but came back and should have won, missing several chances and conceding two soft goals.
Roofing took an early lead when centre half Andrew Grant-Soulsby missed...
April 20th, 201801477Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club have purchased a sparkly new ride-on grass cutter costing £8,000 after securing funding through the Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership (GAMP).
The grass cutter, although secured by the cricket section, will be used by Newton Aycliffe Sports Club to help keep their cricket, rugby and football pitches...
April 20th, 201801463Aycliffe-based international leading shower designer and manufacturer Roman is due to showcase its products at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week.
Clerkenwell Design Week is the UK's leading independent design festival taking place in EC1, the heart and home of design.
At this year’s event, British Ceramic Tile is holding a...
April 20th, 201802544Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club are well into their preparations for the new season which kicks off on Saturday April 28 when the first team entertain Stokesley, while the second team make the short trip to Sedgefield.
The season was due to start on Saturday April 21 but, due to the recent wet weather which had hindered ground...
April 19th, 201801771Woodham Academy’s debating team pitted their wits against students from across the North of England when they competed in their first championships.
Members of the school’s new Debating Society took part in the Up for Debate championships, held at York High School.
Staff recently launched the society as one of the latest...
April 19th, 201801489Newton Aycliffe 0, Jarrow Roofing 1
By Dave Strickland
Newton Aycliffe suffered a narrow defeat at home to Jarrow Roofing, as a goal from ex-Aycliffe player Dennis Knight gave Roofing the points.
Roofing started brightly and Knight had two shots on goal in the first five minutes, but both missed the target.
Then another...
