Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket… Saturday 24th August – NYSD Division 2 Marton 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was mild and sunny. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 137 all out after 45.4 overs Chris Palmer 54, Will Dearden 25 and Tom Dearden 23 Marton 2nd XI 143...

GCSE pupils across County Durham are being congratulated after reaching a huge milestone today. Durham County Council has praised students receiving their results, with 62 per cent of children across the county achieving the pass grade of four and above in English and maths. Cllr Ted Henderson, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket… Saturday 17th August – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Rockliffe Park 1st XI – weather was warm and overcast. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first. Rockliffe Park 1st XI 302 for 5 declared after 44 overs Luke Telford 2 for 81, Tom Dearden 1 for 26 and Will...

Newton Aycliffe 3, Whitley Bay 0 By Ryan Livingston Newton Aycliffe booked their place into the next round of the FA Cup with a confident win against Whitley Bay. It was a game where Newton Aycliffe were dominant throughout and the gap in leagues between the two sides was clear to see as Whitley Bay struggled to challenge Aycliffe for a...

County Durham residents are being asked to check their voter registration details. It’s all part of Durham County Council’s annual canvass to make sure every household’s voter registration details are up to date. If the council holds an email address for any or all registered electors in a property, it will be sending an email to ask...

A £100m project to deliver hundreds of new council houses across County Durham has taken a major step forward, with the appointment of a delivery partner. Durham County Council is planning to provide 500 properties, a mix of bungalows and houses that will be truly affordable and let on secure tenancies, and has appointed Bishop Auckland...

The provision of adult social care in County Durham has been rated as ‘good’ following a recent assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The report praises staff at Durham County Council for how well they meet their responsibilities to ensure people have access to adult social care and support. As part of the process, the CQC...

Students across County Durham are being praised for their hard work after receiving their A level results. Durham County Council is commending pupils for their efforts, with average grades across the county being in line with 2023. This year, the average grade achieved at A Level is an impressive B-, while the average grade for Applied...

The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) has joined over 15,000 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage that meets everyday needs – including an emergency trip to the dentist or the weekly food shop. As a health and wellbeing charity, PCP’s new accreditation shows its commitment to supporting its people. Recognising its...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket… Saturday 10th August – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Maltby 1st XI – weather was hot and sunny. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first. Maltby 1st XI 91 all out after 27.4 overs James Layfield-Carroll 5 for 24 Luke Telford 4 for 27 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 94...