September 20th, 202301176Durham County Council has been recognised for its commercialisation and entrepreneurship at a national awards ceremony.
The local authority was selected as a finalist in two categories at this year’s Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards, which celebrates achievements in local government.
Its commercial services...
September 19th, 202303228Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket…
Sunday 17th September – NYSD Women's 100 Pairs Cup Semi-Final at Norton CC
Newton Aycliffe Senior Ladies v Norton Senior Ladies – the weather was mild with sunny spells. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first.
Newton Aycliffe Ladies 109 for 6 (net score 79) after...
September 19th, 20230957The annual Durham FA awards were held at the Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham this month.
These awards recognise the dedication of coaches and volunteers to their grassroots club.
This year two volunteers from Newton Aycliffe Youth FC were give an award in recognition of 25 years’ service to the club.
Secretary Berni Borsberry...
September 18th, 202301058By Berni Borsberry
The season began last weekend for many of our 22 boys and girls Youth Teams in the Russel Foster and TJFA Leagues.
Some still must wait a week. But here’s our first round-up from the new season…
Aycliffe u12 Eagles 11 v 3 Skelton United
Great first game of the season, at a beautiful sunny Oakleaf. Superb...
September 15th, 202301040A new programme to help businesses enhance their productivity and accelerate growth has been launched in County Durham.
Durham County Council is funding the Durham Business Growth Programme, a new scheme which has been launched today by Business Durham, the council’s business support service, with its delivery partners RTC North and...
September 13th, 202301055By Steven Dawson
It has been another busy week for Aycliffe Running Club which included the return of one of the country’s most iconic races.
The week started with the sixth and final race of the Muddy Roads Summer Trail races and the Newham Grange Farm 5k.
Representing the club were Matt Muir (19:51) and David Stothard...
September 13th, 20230820Teesside University’s new Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) is already providing an ‘ongoing legacy’ of green innovation for the Tees Valley according to an independent report.
The £13.1m facility, which opened for business earlier this year, is a national centre of excellence for net zero technologies and is set to...
September 13th, 202301502By Paul Blythe
A round-up of football from Newton Aycliffe FC’s junior section.
Under 8’s Juniors – Travelled to Redcar Athletic, a momentous day at the office with goals from Reuben (4), Zach (2), Felix K (2), Colton (2) & Lincoln. MOTM went to Reuben for great goals and wonderful team play.
Under 8’s Reds –...
September 12th, 202301190An apprentice from Newton Aycliffe has helped Amazon celebrate the 10th anniversary of its apprenticeship programme and is sharing his story in the hope of inspiring people in Darlington to follow in his footsteps.
Taylor Dockerty from Aycliffe is one of the 1,600 apprentices currently taking part in the Amazon Apprenticeship...
September 12th, 202301057Newton Aycliffe 1, Stocksbridge Park Steels 3
By Ryan Livingston
Newton Aycliffe lost their inaugural game in the FA Trophy on Saturday.
The Newtonians played their first ever fixture in the competition at home to fellow Northern Premier League East side Stocksbridge Park Steels, a team famous for producing the likes of Jamie...
