Durham County Council has been recognised for its commercialisation and entrepreneurship at a national awards ceremony. The local authority was selected as a finalist in two categories at this year’s Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards, which celebrates achievements in local government. Its commercial services team saw...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket… Sunday 17th September – NYSD Women's 100 Pairs Cup Semi-Final at Norton CC Newton Aycliffe Senior Ladies v Norton Senior Ladies – the weather was mild with sunny spells. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first. Newton Aycliffe Ladies 109 for 6 (net score 79) after 100...

The annual Durham FA awards were held at the Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham this month. These awards recognise the dedication of coaches and volunteers to their grassroots club. This year two volunteers from Newton Aycliffe Youth FC were give an award in recognition of 25 years’ service to the club. Secretary Berni Borsberry started with...

By Berni Borsberry The season began last weekend for many of our 22 boys and girls Youth Teams in the Russel Foster and TJFA Leagues. Some still must wait a week. But here’s our first round-up from the new season… Aycliffe u12 Eagles 11 v 3 Skelton United Great first game of the season, at a beautiful sunny Oakleaf. Superb...

A new programme to help businesses enhance their productivity and accelerate growth has been launched in County Durham. Durham County Council is funding the Durham Business Growth Programme, a new scheme which has been launched today by Business Durham, the council’s business support service, with its delivery partners RTC North and...

By Steven Dawson It has been another busy week for Aycliffe Running Club which included the return of one of the country’s most iconic races. The week started with the sixth and final race of the Muddy Roads Summer Trail races and the Newham Grange Farm 5k. Representing the club were Matt Muir (19:51) and David Stothard...

Teesside University’s new Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) is already providing an ‘ongoing legacy’ of green innovation for the Tees Valley according to an independent report. The £13.1m facility, which opened for business earlier this year, is a national centre of excellence for net zero technologies and is set to position...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of football from Newton Aycliffe FC’s junior section. Under 8’s Juniors – Travelled to Redcar Athletic, a momentous day at the office with goals from Reuben (4), Zach (2), Felix K (2), Colton (2) & Lincoln. MOTM went to Reuben for great goals and wonderful team play. Under 8’s Reds – Played...

An apprentice from Newton Aycliffe has helped Amazon celebrate the 10th anniversary of its apprenticeship programme and is sharing his story in the hope of inspiring people in Darlington to follow in his footsteps. Taylor Dockerty from Aycliffe is one of the 1,600 apprentices currently taking part in the Amazon Apprenticeship programme. 5,000...

Newton Aycliffe 1, Stocksbridge Park Steels 3 By Ryan Livingston Newton Aycliffe lost their inaugural game in the FA Trophy on Saturday. The Newtonians played their first ever fixture in the competition at home to fellow Northern Premier League East side Stocksbridge Park Steels, a team famous for producing the likes of Jamie Vardy and...