March 28th, 202301300Ashington 1, Newton Aycliffe 1
By Bob Wood
Newton Aycliffe retained top spot in the Ebac Northern League in a top-of-the-table draw with Ashington in front of 941 spectators at Woodhorn Lane.
The first half was a tight affair but neither side was able to make the breathrough until just before half-time.
Ashington were...
March 27th, 20230693Young people in County Durham are being given the opportunity to have a final say on funding for community projects.
3 Towns Partnership’s (AAP) newly-formed Youth Panel gathered for the first time to assess applications for its Children and Young People’s Small Grants fund.
Jointly managed by the AAP and the Youth Panel, the...
March 24th, 202301210Global entrepreneur Sara Davies is putting her running shoes on for this year’s Great North Run in support of her local NHS Charity!
Sara said: “I am so thrilled to be doing the Great North Run for County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity and love that I'm able to combine my love of running with providing...
March 24th, 20230771Voluntary and community groups in the Great Aycliffe and Middridge areas are better able to support residents after receiving almost £150,000 in funding.
Durham County Council’s Great Aycliffe and Middridge Area Action Partnership (AAP) has awarded £146,652 to 14 groups to enable them to provide a wide range of activities, social...
March 23rd, 20230918By Paul Blythe
A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section.
Under 7’s Whites – Played Whiteleas Cobras and had an exciting game, it was Felix who grabbed a all three goals for Aycliffe with one being spectacular free kick. POTM awarded by parents went to Felix and POTM awarded by the coaches was...
March 23rd, 202301297Digital Edge director – and all round good egg – Ian Proctor kicks off a brand new series of features…
Name: Ian Proctor
Position: Director
Company/organisation: Digital Edge Online Solutions
Age: 44
From: Newton Aycliffe
Lives: Newton Aycliffe – Gods Country
1: What was your favourite subject at school?
A: Geography...
March 22nd, 20230816By Berni Borsberry
Once again the oakleaf pitches were closed with the pitches waterlogged , however some teams did manage to play.
Eaglescliffe U23’s 2 v 3 Newton Aycliffe U23’s (cup)
Away trip in cup as we looked to extend our unbeaten run, Aycliffe had chances to take the lead before Jake’s square ball found Richard who...
March 22nd, 20230674People in County Durham whose homes are not connected to a mains gas supply are set to benefit following the success of a funding bid.
A total of 250 properties will be eligible for work to make them more energy efficient after Durham County Council was successful in a bid for £5.185m from the government.
The money comes on the...
March 21st, 20230745Two volunteers are being sought to help ensure high standards of conduct among county, town and parish councillors across County Durham.
Applications are now open for two Independent Person posts to support Durham County Council’s monitoring officer and Standards Committee in their work to uphold the high ethical standards required...
March 20th, 20230733Jacksons Law Firm corporate/commercial lawyer Sam Dixon with valuable advice to businesses considering employee share schemes…
Currently, there is a particular focus on recruitment and retention of employees for many businesses.
Providing incentives to employees can help retain and motivate key members of staff who have the...
