February 2nd, 20230717Students from Woodham Academy recently returned from their snow sports trip to the Aosta Valley in Italy.
The group skied and boarded in the resort of Pila which has stunning panoramic views of the Swiss border, including famous landmarks such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.
The group of 44 students acquitted themselves...
February 1st, 20230678By Berni Borsberry
A round-up from Aycliffe Youthy action last week…
U13 Angels 14 v 1 Bishop Girls (Cup)
A win in this third-round match means we now play Hetton in the semi final. The girls put on a dominant display with 8 different goal scorers. A hat-trick for both Romilly & Faith. Goals also for Poppy, Isobel, Charli,...
February 1st, 20230792Durham’s spectacular heritage coastline is under the spotlight this year as part of a nationwide campaign to promote England’s coast as a sustainable year-round destination.
2023 has been designated as the Year of the Coast and aims to bring coastal destinations together to showcase their diverse offers, while also raising...
February 1st, 202301158By Paul Blythe
A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section.
January 21/22 round-up:
Under 7’s Reds – Faced Middleton Rangers in a friendly and showed their spirit and courage, playing well and scoring goals through Kian (5) and Jack A. MOTM was Richie who had a great game.
Under 7’s Juniors...
February 1st, 202301447Newton Aycliffe axe-thrower Carl Howe has won a place in the International Axe Throwing Championships, to be held Toronto, Canada, this summer.
Carlo – who runs Valhalla North Axe Throwing on Aycliffe Business Park with his wife, Kathryn – took first place at the International Axe Throwing Federation (IATF) European Regional...
January 31st, 20230637A proposal to seek people’s views on potential changes to home to school transport arrangements in County Durham will be considered by councillors next week.
Durham County Council currently provides home to school transport for almost 9,000 children and young people across the county every day.
Growing demand and inflation have...
January 31st, 20230593Proposed measures to reduce the significant strain on council budgets will be discussed by councillors next week.
Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be presented with finalised 2023/24 budget proposals and Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for the next four years.
The plan includes measures to mitigate the significant...
January 31st, 202301164Tow Law Town 0, Newton Aycliffe 2
By Bob Wood
Newton Aycliffe went top of the Ebac Northern League on Saturday thanks to a 2-0 win at Tow Law.
Goals from Liam Jarvie and Marc Costello secured the points – and, with rivals Bishop Auckland not playing until Tuesday night, Aycliffe were able to move clear at the top.
Thanks...
January 30th, 202301906Local MP Paul Howell welcomed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe factory on Friday, where they looked at a series of next generation intercity trains that are currently being manufactured for UK passengers.
The Aycliffe Business Park factory, which covers an area of over 31 acres just south of the town, employs...
January 25th, 20230642A government minister has visited County Durham to see and hear about work being done to support families.
Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan visited Durham County Council’s Woodhouse Close Family Centre at Bishop Auckland, where she was given a warm welcome by representatives of the local authority and partners, as...
