By Gary Beacom The weekend only saw three of our teams in action with new regulations stopping all friendlies and the TJFA league not officially starting this weekend. Here’s a round-up… Newton Aycliffe U8 Whites played against Harton. Brilliant work from all the players with great team effort. Will and Oscar C covering each other...

A County Durham market town has secured a welcome government grant to help support its local economy during these challenging times. Bishop Auckland has been awarded £750,000 to fund projects that will have an immediate impact in the town and help build a stronger and more resilient economy. After applying for the grant in the summer,...

Greenfield Community College are delighted with the response from families and the wider community who have taken part in a virtual tour of the school. The virtual tour video, still online to access, has attracted over 3,000 hits so far and feedback has been very positive as families throughout the region take time to make their choice of...

Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club has unveiled ambitious plans to install new changing rooms at their Moore Lane Ground. With the club’s ever-increasing junior section and newly formed-ladies and girls section, the existing changing rooms are no longer fit for purpose with no running water or toilet facilities. In addition the floors in the...

Ian Brown, managing director of Excelpoint, talks to Peter Barron about plotting his route to business success – and his ambitions for the software solutions company to go even higher… As a teenage boy growing up in County Durham, Ian Brown developed a passion for the great outdoors and climbing Britain’s highest peaks. “I loved...

Two art projects that engage with the community and highlight people’s experiences of isolation will be on show to the public this month. Durham County Council’s Community Arts team has organised two pieces with local artists which bring older people together to share their experiences of being isolated, either before or during the...

Thornaby 0, Newton Aycliffe 6 By Joe Ramage Newton Aycliffe were unplayable at times as they registered their highest ever away win in the Northern League at Thornaby. Five goals inside a 30 minute first half blitz put Aycliffe on course for a win which never looked in doubt before Jake Petitjean added a sixth with his second of the game...

Full-service creative marketing agency Thrive is bringing to life an exciting project with proactive healthcare organisation, Recovery4Life. Recovery4Life offers specialist mental health, risk management and substance misuse services. With the company’s roots in primary care, Recovery4Life identified the potential workplace implications...

By Gary Beacom Aycliffe U8s Whites were away to Shincliffe and Will did great at the back covering his team mates and passing the ball up for the forwards. Regan had great energy and never stopped. Also Harry had some really good shots on goal and William B was amazing in goal as always. Newton Aycliffe U9 Blacks had a friendly against...

This Recycle Week sees a big thank you to County Durham residents and workers who are all playing their part. Organised by Recycle Now, the national recycling campaign for England, Recycle Week is in its 17th year. Durham County Council is supporting the campaign by thanking all residents as they continue to recycle despite hard times...