By Donna Campbell Racing this last week on Wednesday with a fantastic turnout for the Darlington Rocket rung which is part of the Darlington Trail Series. This race takes place in Middleton St George and offers a mix of terrain from tarmac to woodland. The start and finish is fast and flat but the middle 1.25 miles is 2 laps of an uneven...

A former Army officer has been appointed as the new deputy chief constable of Durham Constabulary. Dave Orford, who has held the position temporarily for the last three months, has now been appointed to the post on a permanent basis. Chief Constable Jo Farrell said: “I am delighted to announce that we have appointed Dave Orford to the role...

A generous community has come together to raise funds for a vulnerable elderly lady. Elizabeth Adams, 82, from the Simpasture area of Newton Aycliffe, lost £230 in cash when out shopping in the town centre earlier this month. When Elizabeth realised she had lost the money intended for her groceries and household bills, she swiftly rang...

Newton Press has converted its former premises into smaller workspace units, housing up to 11 small businesses, creating 55 additional rural jobs by March 2020, by using grant funding to leverage private investment. The family-run firm, established by Syd Howarth 57 years ago, moved to new, larger premises in the town in 2015 but retained its...

Police are looking for a Newton Aycliffe man who was convicted of drugs offences and has gone on the run. Three men were convicted of being part of a cocaine deal worth £58,000 that took place in a Darlington pub car park. One of the trio, Paul Baveridge, 30, of Pemberton Road in Aycliffe, failed to attend Teesside Crown Court on Monday and...

Greenfield Arts have secured funding to work with the local community to develop Shildon Station as an artistic gateway to the birthplace of the railways. ‘Shildon in Motion’ is a celebration of Shildon’s rich and significant heritage as the world’s first railway town. This collaboration examines the innovative and extraordinary aspects...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket… Saturday 17th August – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Northallerton 1st XI – weather was warm and windy. Northallerton won the toss and chose to bowl first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 221 for 7 after 50 overs Michael Howe 47, Sam Telford 43 and George Slatcher...

Increased mental health support is to be provided for children and young people in County Durham, following the success of a funding application. Teams will work in schools and colleges in areas of social disadvantage after the county was one of 57 areas across the country chosen by NHS England. The application was made by a partnership...

County Durham businesses will be able to access support to reduce their carbon footprint and save money thanks to a £1.5m funding pot. Durham County Council has been accepted as part of Interreg Europe’s SME Power, a European Union-funded project that helps small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) change their energy behaviour, reduce...

A man was arrested following an incident in Newton Aycliffe earlier this week. The incident occurred on Dalton Way shortly before 11am on Monday (August 12). The 22-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assaulting two police officers. He was in police custody this week.