Former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair reckons Jeremy Corbyn has “no chance” of winning the 2019 general election. On a visit to UTC South Durham on Aycliffe Business Park, the controversial ex-Sedgefield MP said Labour has to find a way of getting itself back into the “mainstream”. But he hopes the Tories don’t get a “blank...

The Pioneering Care Partnership’s Becky Gustard has been crowned the Community Employee of the Year at the 2019 Investors in People Awards. The award aims to recognise someone who isn’t necessarily in a senior position but works just as hard as any leader, inspiring colleagues to be the very best they can be on a daily basis and rewards a...

IT firm razorblue is enjoying a technical makeover of its own with a new website launched on the back of continued expansion and success. The IT managed services company is building on the excitement of its expansion into Manchester earlier in 2019 with a new website that has launched this month. razorblue’s CEO, Dan Kitchen, has worked...

By Matty Aspinall It has been another two weeks where the weather has played havoc with the NAJFC fixtures with lots of games called off due to unplayable pitches. However a small majority of teams still managed to brave the winter conditions and compete in some grassroots football. November 23/24 fixtures: Under 7 Whites played in...

Peter Barron, a resident at HC-One’s Defoe Court care home in Newton Aycliffe, was thrilled when his wish to see how cars are made came true with a tour of the Nissan factory in Sunderland. The team at Defoe Court wanted to help make Peter’s wish come true, so they reached out to Robert Sanderson, a relative of another resident at the home...

A police operation which reduced the number of stray horses in a County Durham town by 75% has received national recognition. Operation Strawberry was designed by officers in Bishop Auckland following concerns over hundreds of horses which were causing havoc for residents. Neighbourhood Inspector, Andy Reeves, said officers were dealing with...

Ryhope Colliery Welfare 3, Newton Aycliffe 2 By Dave Strickland Newton Aycliffe slipped up when they went down 3-2 away to Ryhope Colliery Welfare on Tuesday night. They started slowly and went behind on 22 minutes when Weirs hit a low shot into the bottom corner of the net from the edge of the penalty box. Aycliffe got going and...

A local Sunday morning football side have raised more than £1,500 for a local mental health charity after taking part in Movember. Newton Aycliffe Sports Club FC, who compete in the Wear Valley Sunday League, decided to ‘Brave the Shave’ during November. Team captain Will Kelly persuaded a number of players and management to take part...

A dedicated social worker and a service which works with young people who have offended have been recognised at two national awards ceremonies. Durham County Council social worker, Shelley Gill, was recognised for her contribution to the profession at the annual Social Worker of the Year Awards which aim to improve public awareness and...

Extra-long trailers form part of Stiller Warehousing and Distribution’s latest investment in its future. The Newton Aycliffe logistics specialists have invested a total of £382,000 in 11 new vehicles as the family-run business continues an impressive investment programme. Stiller has paid more than £315,000 on 10 vehicles from S...