February 19th, 201601866A majority of just under 60% has voted in favour of North-East devolution.
More than 80,000 County Durham residents responded to the household poll (about 21.7%) ran by Durham County Council.
Analysis of the results show that a clear majority (59.5%) of those who took part believe that devolving some power and resources to the...
February 18th, 201603989An award-winning family entertainment venue is set to bring a range of exciting new outdoor activities to its Newton Aycliffe site including a 180-metre zip line and 38-metre high bungee tower.
ROF 59 activity centre has applied to Durham County Council for permission to install the new facility at the rear of its existing building on...
February 16th, 201602226Sunderland RCA 1, Newton Aycliffe 2
By Bob Wood
Newton Aycliffe climbed up to fourth in the Ebac Northern League first division with back-to-back wins in a week.
After a 4-1 midweek win over Norton & Stockton Ancients last week, the Newtonians travelled to Sunderland RCA on Saturday.
In a match at times played in a...
February 16th, 201601904Householders 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, 201602568Coundon 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, 201602161Advice 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, 201602135There 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, 201602208Hitachi 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, 201602554Finley 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, 201602867A 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...
