October 24th, 20220774Parents in County Durham are being reminded they are running out of time to apply for secondary school places for their children.
The deadline for applications for the next academic year, which starts in September 2023, is Monday, October 31, 2022.
For a child to be eligible to start secondary school in September 2023, they must...
October 21st, 202201017A Newton Aycliffe steel firm is working on a 1,200-tonne warehouse project in the region.
Family-run Finley Structures were awarded the project by GMI Construction to work on the 650,000 sq ft development on Integra, a mixed-use scheme at junction 61 of the A1(M) at Bowburn.
GMI enlisted the help of Durham City MP Mary Kelly Foy to...
October 20th, 20220743By Steven Dawson
It has been a busy couple of weeks for Aycliffe Running Club Members, with a variety of races taking place.
That saw three runners take part in the rearranged Great North 5k on Friday 7 October.
Clare Stradling set a new personal best for the distance with a time of 22:08. Natalie Valentino 31:42 and Judith...
October 20th, 20220741A week of free activities is taking place at a historic mining attraction this October half-term.
Killhope Lead Mining Museum, in Weardale, is hosting a variety of events to keep families busy.
The museum, which is run by Durham County Council, is open every day during the October half term holiday from 10am to 4.30pm. Entry to...
October 19th, 20220793The region’s only scheme to provide a 100 per cent discount on council tax payments to all financially vulnerable households will be extended for another year.
Proposals to continue the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme into 2023/24 were approved at a meeting of Durham County Council this morning.
The plans, which were first...
October 19th, 20220871By Paul Blythe
A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section.
Under 7’s Juniors – Played against Washington Wildcats and put in an impressive performance. Goals Lincoln, Felix, Reign, Colton, and Zach, and a clean sheet for Luke. MOTM was Felix.
Under 7’s Reds – Played Nunthorpe Athletic in the...
October 19th, 20220649Roads across County Durham have been resurfaced as part of a network improvement scheme.
Durham County Council has invested £3.8m this year to repair and restore the county’s carriageways.
Works have been carried out at a total of 145 sites across the county, covering 356,234 square metres of road.
Sites that have been...
October 19th, 202201099Crafter’s Companion is celebrating 17 years in business.
To commemorate the milestone, the global craft retailer has planned a vintage Hollywood themed celebration, from October 17-30.
The event will feature a series of special live shows and extravagant giveaways on its digital platform, Crafter’s TV and partner shopping...
October 18th, 20220779By Berni Borsberry
Thirsk Falcons 1 v 5 U12 Eagles (pictured above)
A long trip to Thirsk but it was worth it as the boys played some fantastic football to take the 3 points. Goals from Brandon x 2, Jack T, Dan and Aiden Joint MOM to Brandon and Aiden
Hebburn 2 v 7 U13 Angels
Another quality performance. 2-1 at half-time but we...
October 18th, 202201147An ambitious scheme to create a luxury spa and health club and additional 35 bedrooms at a County Durham hotel is hoping to get the go-ahead from councillors.
Hardwick Hall Hotel near Sedgefield is currently awaiting planning permission for the £13m scheme, which if successful will see work begin late 2023.
The exciting new scheme...
