People in County Durham are being invited to have their say on their council’s priorities up until 2029. Durham County Council is seeking views to help it update its Council Plan – a document in which it sets out how it plans to work and how it will deliver services over the following four years. The local authority is carrying out...

By Ryan Livingston Newton Aycliffe FC’s pre-season preparations conclude on Saturday when Step 3 side Basford United make the journey up from Nottingham. Kick off at Moore Lane is at 1pm. Brian Atkinson’s side start their second season in the NPL East Division away to Sheffield FC on August 10. Aycliffe are unbeaten against Sheffield...

Coffee pods can now be recycled at four locations in County Durham as part of a trial scheme. Durham County Council is offering coffee pod recycling bins at its Horden, Potterhouse Lane, Stainton Grove, and Tudhoe household waste recycling centres. The council is running the scheme in partnership with specialist coffee pod recycling service,...

By Adam Cayless It was a full house at Woodham Academy on Saturday, July 6, as Newton Aycliffe FC Junior Section hosted their 25th Annual Presentation Day. The event was a great celebration of a successful season for the twenty-one teams at the club, with players, their families and coaches all coming together to recognise the players'...

A support service funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen to help victims recover from impact of crime has been singled out as a national leader in the delivery of effective victim care. The Victim Care and Advice Service (VCAS) has received the Victims Choice Quality Mark in recognition of its outstanding performance in meeting the...

By Steven Dawson It has been another busy week for Aycliffe Running Club with some unique races this week. On Wednesday, July 17, one member took part in the Run Nation Hexham 10k, with Ian Stothard (1:19:02) the sole representative for the club. On Thursday, July 18, 16 members took part in the Durham City Run Festival. Seven members...

Pupils from a County Durham primary school have created eye-catching artwork reminding motorists to drive safely. Children from Timothy Hackworth Primary School in Shildon have designed the brightly coloured banner encouraging drivers to slow down and be vigilant of pedestrians. The pupils, from the school’s road safety squad, have worked...

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has welcomed a new report calling for urgent action to address inequalities in the way police forces are funded. In his annual assessment of policing in England and Wales, His Majesty's chief inspector of constabulary Andy Cooke described the current police funding formula as ‘outdated' and...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket… Saturday 20th July – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Hartlepool 2nd XI – weather was sunny and warm. Hartlepool won the toss and chose to bowl first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 118 all out after 47 overs James Layfield-Carroll 41 and Leo Stout 10 not out Hartlepool 2nd XI 122...

A national publication promoting the Tees region to the UK and beyond was launched with a high-profile event at Wynyard Hall on Thursday. Resolution Media and Publishing – co-owned by Aycliffe Business editor Martin Walker – have published the fourth annual issue of This Is Tees Valley. The magazine is produced on Teesside but...