August 30th, 20220984Greenfield Arts have revealed their new programme this Autumn.
The new season brings popular favourites promoting creativity and wellbeing as well as new things to try.
Their yoga sessions have proved so popular that we are now extending the offer to a second class.
Led by professional practitioner Leigh Johnson, the ten-week...
August 30th, 20220782Young people across County Durham have been recognised for their outstanding achievements at an awards ceremony.
Durham County Council’s Youth Council hosted its second annual County Durham Youth Awards to recognise the achievements of young people and youth advocates across the county.
Put forward by their peers, teachers,...
August 30th, 202201165By Bob Wood
There were mixed fortunes for Newton Aycliffe over the Bank Holiday weekend with progression in the Isuzu FA Vase but derby defeat at Bishop Auckland.
On Saturday, Aycliffe welcomed Esh Winning to the SecuriCorp Stadium in the first qualifying round of the FA Vase.
Liam Jarvie’s 64th-minute goal proved to be the...
August 29th, 20220842County Durham is set for a tourism boost as the internationally broadcast AJ Bell Tour of Britain cycle race comes to the region next month.
Over 100 of the world’s top professional cyclists will be racing in Stage Three of the tour as it journeys from the county to neighbouring Sunderland on Tuesday, September 6.
The 101-mile...
August 26th, 20220857Pupils across County Durham receiving their GCSE results have been praised for their hard work in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Students are receiving their results today which, for the first time since the pandemic began, will be based upon end of year exams.
Durham County Council has commended pupils for their commitment...
August 25th, 202202974Five-years-ago, Farah Mahjoub could not speak English. Today the Greenfield Community College pupil has been awarded the highest possible grade in English Literature.
The 16-year-old, who was born in Syria and lived in Jordan before moving to the UK at the age of 11, said she revised two hours every day for several months, “worked...
August 24th, 202201333By Paul Blythe
A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section…
Under 7’s Reds – Played in the Durham FA summer tournament, playing five games across the day. A wonderful experience for the team. The Red’s also played in Sunderland against Velocity Hurricanes.
Under 10 Blacks – Travelled to...
August 24th, 202201216Drivers in Durham will have better access to electric vehicle chargepoints, after being awarded £2.1m through a new pilot backed by £20,m of government and industry funding announced this week.
Through the innovative Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) pilot scheme, Durham Council and industry will work together to create new, commercial...
August 23rd, 20220892Greenfield Arts are due not welcome back collaborative artist and tailor Richard Bliss with a new exhibition ‘Our Voice’ inspired by young people.
Richard has been working alongside students from Greenfield Community College, exploring important issues that connect with the curriculum and support and encourage the ability to have...
August 23rd, 202201118By Bob Wood
Newton Aycliffe had another successful week which saw them climb to the top of the Ebac Northern League first division.
Two 1-0 wins – over Crook Town and Thornaby – put them on 16 points, one ahead of Ashington who have a game in hand.
The three points against Crook Town were secured thanks to an eighth-minute...
