Residents in County Durham now have even more opportunities to get on their bikes or enjoy their surroundings on foot. Durham County Council’s ambitious plan to create an active travel corridor in Newton Aycliffe is now complete following £650,000 in funding from the government’s Active Travel Fund. The corridor runs alongside the A167...

The husband-and-wife team behind the new Fish Tank facility on Aycliffe Business Park were proud to have won the Aycliffe Newcomer of the Year award against such tough opposition. The Fish Tank opened its doors on Aycliffe Business Park in January 2020 and is now established as one of the North-East’s premium family swimming and activity...

A director at Durham County Council has shared her personal experiences of caring for a family member to show support for carers across the region. The local authority is supporting Carer’s Week, from Monday, June 6 to Sunday, June 12, by raising awareness of the challenges faced by unpaid carers and the contribution they make to families and...

Decked with red, white and blue – the Pioneering Care Partnership’s royal occasion for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee was nothing short of ‘jubilant’ to kick start community celebrations in County Durham. From homemade sweet treats, children’s activities and live entertainment, over 800 people from local communities were invited to...

Volunteers who help run community events and activities across County Durham are being thanked for their hard work and commitment as part of National Volunteer Week. Durham County Council is recognising thousands of volunteers and the essential contribution they make to its services, during a series of celebration events to mark the...

Lee Weldon's weekly round-up from the wicket... Bank Holiday Thursday 2nd June – NYSD Division 2 Middlesbrough 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was sunny and mild. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 193 all out after 48.5 overs Chris Palmer 52, Luke Telford 44 and Adam Gittins...

Excitement is building across County Durham ahead of the four-day Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend. The anniversary marks 70 years since Her Majesty The Queen ascended the throne. Durham County Council is supporting local community activities, such as beacon-lighting, while the authority has also given approval for roads to be closed to...

County Durham may not have been named UK City of Culture 2025, but after such a captivating campaign, the partners driving the bid remain committed to delivering a pioneering cultural programme with a lasting legacy. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) revealed Bradford had been selected as the winner of the prestigious...

By Donna Campbell Wow! That is the simple way of describing the involvement of our runners in the last week. The racing began on Wednesday evening with another race in the Darlington Trail Series, this week taking place at Baydale Beck. First home for ARC and second place overall was Paul Dalton in a time of 19.08. Next home was Clare...

Bradford has been crowned UK City of Culture 2025, taking on the prestigious title from Coventry UK City of Culture 2021. The winner was approved by Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries based on independent advice from a panel of experts led by TV writer-producer Sir Phil Redmond. The experts visited each of the four shortlisted places, which...