By Gary Beacom There were reduced matches this week due to all Saturday’s RFYL matches being off. Newton Aycliffe U9 Juniors played their last friendly of preseason this morning away to Bishop St Mary’s Aces (TJFA Red Division). It was a really competitive game from the start, with opportunities for both sides but the keepers kept clean...

Terry Collins, chief executive of Durham County Council, has announced his intention to retire after a successful 43-year career in local government. Mr Collins joined the council in February 2009 as corporate director for neighbourhoods, two months before the new unitary authority became operational. He has been chief executive for the past five...

Newton Aycliffe-based software innovator Excelpoint has celebrated its recent brand relaunch with a new contract win. Excelpoint’s new brand identity and website reflects the firm’s commitment to achieving its vision of empowering organisations worldwide to create efficient enterprise-wide business software systems and workflows, changing...

Newton Aycliffe begin their campaign in the Buildbase FA Vase this weekend with a home tie against Barnoldswick Town. The FA Vase gets underway this weekend despite last season's final not having been played yet. The Consett v Hebburn final should have been played at Wembley on Sunday September 27. However, this has now been postponed by...

Visitors and residents in County Durham will have the chance to discover the region’s hidden historical treasures in an annual heritage event. Durham County Council has confirmed it will be participating in the national Heritage Open Days programme this year, from Friday, 11 September until Sunday 20 September, with a range of virtual and...

Business Durham is set to help a further five entrepreneurs launch their businesses with its successful six-month accelerator programme. Durham City Incubator (DCI) is designed to help new County Durham companies flourish and has so far supported 22 entrepreneurs, in the past three cohorts, to launch their businesses and achieve national...

Police officers will be on hand to explain the new rules surrounding Coronavirus to our communities across County Durham and Darlington when they come into effect this week. From today (Monday, September 14) people will be able to gather in groups of no more than six, whether indoors or outdoors, other than a handful of...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket... Saturday 12th September – NYSD Division 2 Blackhall 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was sunny and breezy. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first. Blackhall 1st XI 186 all out after 48.1 overs Michael Howe 5 for 45, George Slatcher 3 for 45 and Matty Greaves 1...

Aycliffe Business has increased circulation of its printed publication to other areas of the region. The magazine for Aycliffe Business Park, produced by Aycliffe Today publishers Mantis Media, has decided to add selected areas of Darlington, Shildon and Bishop Auckland to its circulation patch. The move is designed to increase print...

A scheme which aims to drive up standards in the private housing sector and improve communities across County Durham is being considered by senior council members. Earlier this year, Durham County Council held an extensive consultation on proposals to introduce a selective licensing scheme in areas of the county to set a good-quality and fair...