By Ryan Livingston It has been goals galore for Newton Aycliffe in recent weeks, with the Newtonians scoring eight and conceding 10 in just three games. They are currently the Northern Premier League East's top scorers with a whopping 73 goals. Midfield maestro Jake Petitjean currently leads the tally for Aycliffe with 18 goals, followed...

A council is continuing to crackdown on fly-tipping, with hundreds of fixed penalty notices issued, multiple vehicles seized and fines and court charges topping £134,000 secured in just over three years. Between 1 June 2021 and 31 December 2024, Durham County Council issued 181 fixed penalty notices (FPN) for fly-tipping offences. A further...

Volunteers who help to keep County Durham’s coastline clean will continue to be supported thanks to council funding. Durham County Council works alongside other local authorities, and organisations such as The National Trust, Durham Wildlife Trust, Groundwork and Northumbrian Water, as part of the Heritage Coast Partnership. The...

As National Apprenticeship Week shines a light on skills development, one Newton Aycliffe manufacturing firm is proving that engineering runs in the blood. Twin brothers Adam and George Petty, aged 16, are embarking on engineering apprenticeships at Aycliffe Business Park-based Ebac, in partnership with South West Durham Training (SWDT), part...

Leaders at the region’s largest council are due to be asked to agree final budget proposals for next year and the following three years ahead of them being considered by full council. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked today approve the council’s final budget proposals for 2025/26 and the following three years. Cabinet will...

A new play attraction standing almost 15 metres tall is to be installed in a County Durham park. Durham County Council has been making improvements to Hardwick Park’s play area as part of a scheme to redevelop its play facilities. The works include installing a brand-new play area which features a zip line; basket swing; hammocks;...

By Donna Campbell The new year has got off to a great start with members starting to compete from very early in January. For this report the focus is on the Brass Monkey half marathon which took place on January 19. This race is a fast and flat race which loops around villages in the area and finishes at York racecourse. It is a very...

Students from Woodham Academy recently visited Poland as part of a trip organised by the school’s history department. The GCSE students stayed in Krakow, and the trip included a guided tour around the Salt Mines and visiting Schindler's factory. The main excursion was visiting the camps of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II – Birkenau, where...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of Newton Aycliffe Juniors Action. Under 8’s Blues – Started their new half season at home to Darlington Young Bulls. A fast start saw a quick double from Jude, with Aycliffe controlling throughout. Darlington came out fighting in the second half and made it a much closer game. A second half double from Alex...

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen's plans to boost policing and deliver the improvements local people have asked for have been fully approved. The County Durham and Darlington PCC, who has promised to keep residents and businesses at the heart of her safety plans, presented her budget for policing in 2025-26 to the area's Police and Crime...