October 6th, 202301376On a fantastic night of celebration, The Verve Group’s CEO Cathi Harrison and interior design specialists Cocoon & Bauer were among the big winners at the sixth Tees Businesswomen Awards.
And it was a special – and emotional – night for Pat McBride, whose selfless dedication to helping Teesside families over many years...
October 6th, 202302048Woodham’s Sports Academy has had a fantastic start to the academic year, with many students accessing a range of sports and activities at lunch and after school.
Following the success of last year, the Girls Football Academy has grown.
Some of the girls are now playing for Sunderland Academy and Durham and Teesside’s Regional...
October 6th, 20230844Councillors will hear about considerable progress being made towards a more sustainable future, as carbon emission reduction efforts in County Durham reach new heights.
Durham County Council’s cabinet will be presented with an update on the authority’s Climate Emergency Response Plan, which highlights the continued fall in council...
October 5th, 202301133Woodham Academy students are working hard to raise funds for an amazing opportunity as part of Woodham’s Thailand Experience.
Students were selected following applications and interviews in June and have worked exceptionally hard over the summer to raise funds for the trip.
Finley, Harry, Will and Franki have organised a...
October 5th, 20230988By Steven Dawson
It has been another busy week for Aycliffe Running Club as we move into autumn and winter races.
On Saturday, September 30, one member took part in the Snape 10k, with Rob Young finishing seventh in a time of 41:28
On Sunday, one member took part in the Run Northumberland Matfen 10k, with Judith Porter finishing...
October 4th, 20230931Durham County Council says it faces a period of “significant financial uncertainty” after an additional £11m black hole has been identified.
The local authority says effective bankruptcy isn’t on the cards yet – but that “could change rapidly” if crippling escalating costs aren’t brought under control.
Leaders at the...
October 4th, 202301704By Paul Blythe
A round-up of football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section.
Under 7’s – Travelled to Stockton Town Blues, in their first time playing on a 3G pitch. Archie made some great saves in goal, and in a great attacking display, goals were scored by Harry (3) and Joey.
Under 8’s Whites – Played Leon FC Blacks,...
October 3rd, 20230774Councillors will be asked to approve a public consultation on a new strategy to help reduce homelessness and rough sleeping when they meet next week.
Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be presented with a draft of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy in a meeting at County Hall on Wednesday, October 11.
The strategy...
October 2nd, 202301237Brighouse Town 2, Newton Aycliffe 1
By Ryan Livingston
Newton Aycliffe were unlucky not to gain a point at Brighouse, where two quick goals in the second half were their undoing in West Yorkshire.
A game played in constant rain, Aycliffe worked hard in the first half. Cieran Jackson was arguably the biggest handful for Brighouse...
September 29th, 202304959A local golf club is creating new jobs after investing a six-figure sum into a major facelift.
Woodham Golf and County Club in Newton Aycliffe has invested £400,000 into a refurbishment programme which has vastly improved facilities.
The club was brought back into management by its owners, local firm Hall Construction, after its...
