September 26th, 202201170Calling all cake connoisseurs (or just those that love a sweet treat!) – the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) is calling on you to judge its Star Baker Competition.
In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, you’re invited to the Pioneering Care Centre in Newton Aycliffe to sample delicious cakes and traybakes to vote on who’s cake...
September 23rd, 202201070Residents are being given the chance to help shape the future of the swimming pool programme at leisure centres across County Durham.
As part of a review, Durham County Council is asking people for their views on how they currently use the pools, what is important to them and what activities they would like to see in the...
September 22nd, 20220856A woman has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds after failing to assist with an investigation into waste being dumped in County Durham.
Waste, including cardboard boxes and plastic bags, was discovered in the back alley of Bouch Street, in Shildon, on 31 January this year, by a Durham County Council officer. The officer...
September 21st, 20220738By Steven Dawson
This week’s report focuses on one of the most iconic races to take place in the region, The Great North Run.
This half marathon of just over 13 miles, took place on 11 September and started close to the Town Moor in Newcastle, finishing on the sea front at South Shields.
Due to the pandemic it was the first...
September 21st, 20220769Preparations are underway at Durham County Council to keep priority roads clear during the winter months.
While the weather is just beginning to become colder, the local authority’s highways team has been readying itself since the summer to maintain the roads during harsher conditions.
Each year the council stocks 42,000 tonnes...
September 21st, 20220928A team of Durham 999 operators have been shortlisted for a national award.
Durham Constabulary Communications B Relief Team are heading down to the Control Room Awards tonight where they will go up against three other nominees for the ‘Team of the year’ award.
The Control Room Awards recognise the inspiring work of control room...
September 20th, 202202622Lee Weldon's final 2022 round-up from the wicket...
Saturday 17th September – NYSD Division 4
Maltby 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 2nd XI – weather was mild with sunny intervals. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first.
Newton Aycliffe 2nd XI 108 all out after 36.1 overs
Ryan Patrick 37, Jai Sander 14, Dan Bowmer 10...
September 20th, 202201604A Newton Aycliffe-based manufacturing business has lent its 4.5 acres of land to a local dog training club in order to give back to its local community.
BTS Facades and Fabrications, which has its base on Aycliffe Business Park, has recently invested in making improvements to its offices, factory and outdoor space, to create a better...
September 7th, 202201148By Paul Blythe
A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section.
Under 7’s Reds – Competed in the Flamingo Land tournament at Flamingo Land and put in some very spirited and wonderful team performances. Lots of memories made on the day and the boys loved every second of both the tournament and the park...
September 7th, 202201073Twelve primarily public sector organisations in County Durham which spend nearly £1 billion between them are working together to maximise benefits to the local area from their expenditure, councillors will hear next week.
Durham County Council’s cabinet is to receive a report setting out progress to date on the County Durham Pound...
