February 16th, 201601883Householders in County Durham and Darlington will pay more council tax to help fund a £300,000 shortfall in government funding.
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority agreed its 2016/17 budget and council tax at a meeting of the Combined Fire Authority.
The 2016/17 budget was set at £28.608m, which represents a...
February 16th, 201602541Coundon Durham Ox 1, Huntsman 3
By Craig Woodhead
The Huntsman were back in action again on Sunday, away to fellow unbeaten side Coundon Durham Ox FC, knowing a win would see them leapfrog their rivals and go top on goal difference.
Manager Neil Dodds was forced into three changes, Jake Johnson deputising in goal, Ryan Durr...
February 16th, 201602136Advice on everything from debt and personal finances to living arrangements and welfare benefit changes will be available to people in County Durham during a week of drop in sessions dedicated to improving access to relevant advice services.
Advice in County Durham, which brings together statutory bodies and community and voluntary...
February 16th, 201602111There was a bit of a search for suitable pitches with the overnight freeze on Saturday but most of the Juniors teams were in action again at the weekend...
The Under 8’s hosted Barnard Castle Tornado’s in the morning snow. All the efforts on goal were from Aycliffe early on with Rhys and Jayden going close but Barnard Castle made...
February 13th, 201602183Hitachi Rail Europe has officially thrown its weight behind MP Phil Wilson’s campaign for Britain to stay in the European Union.
Mr Wilson, the Labour MP for Sedgefield, is chair of a Labour group of MPs campaigning to remain part of the EU.
He told Prime Minister David Cameron during last week’s PMQs that 80% of businesses in...
February 11th, 201602527Finley Structures was named Company of the Year at Aycliffe Business Park’s Make Your Mark awards ceremony, held at the Xcel Centre.
The fabrication firm, which is based in the former British Steel factory on Aycliffe Business Park, beat off competition from Hitachi, Gestamp Tallent, Samwon, Baltic Training Services and Caring...
February 11th, 201602837A new housing development along Woodham Way has been causing traffic issues.
Chapter Homes – a new housing venture set up by Durham County Council – has started work on the 125-home development at Agnew 5.
As revealed by Aycliffe Today last August, the new venture will provide 10 two-bed houses, 83 three-bed and 20 four-bed...
February 11th, 201602729Huntsman 7, Bishop Bay Horse 0
Following Huntsman’s cup victory over Barnard Castle, they aimed to carry their form into the league fixture at home to Bishop Bay Horse.
Manager Neil Dodds made two changes, as Jonathan Arnold made his debut in goal and captain Lee Redpath returned to midfield.
A good early tempo from the home...
February 11th, 201602227Woodham Academy students had the opportunity to train with World Champion Boxer and local man, Stuart Hall, when they attended their boxing lesson last week.
The students who attend the weekly sessions at Seconds Out gym in Ferryhill were delighted to find that the Darlington fighter was also attending the gym at the same time.
The...
February 10th, 201602832Last minute works were underway ahead of the full reopening of Durham County Council’s newly refurbished Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre.
Important improvement works to the changing rooms and pool side areas have been ongoing since November last year.
The upgraded facilities opened to the public on Thursday (11th...
