A woman who became a devoted carer for her friend when she was battling cancer is raising awareness of a vital support scheme for carers in County Durham and Darlington. In honour of Carers Week 2023, which runs from Monday 5 to Sunday 11 June, beauty salon owner Vikki Bramley is reaching out to encourage unpaid carers to sign up to the Durham...

By Sarah Walker An electrical wholesaler which supplies to a number of flagship organisations on Aycliffe Business Park, as well as the trade and the general public, is under new ownership. Dan Mooney is the new owner of Upex Electrical Distributors at Newton Aycliffe, after purchasing the company from previous owners Gary Monk and John...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section… Under 9’s – Played against Aycliffe Youth, the juniors started the game brightly and created a few chances, but unfortunately could not take that chance to score. However, it was still a great performance from the team. Under 10’s Blacks –...

Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club is celebrating after finally opening a brand new changing facility – six years after first embarking on a fundraising campaign. The amateur club, which plays in the NYSD League second division, first started talking about raising funds to build desperately needed dressing rooms at the club’s ground, on Aycliffe...

A council’s new chair has chosen to raise funds for organisations which support grassroots clubs for young people, and those living with dementia. Cllr Joan Nicholson was elected as chair of Durham County Council at the authority’s annual meeting and will be supported in her duties over the coming year by Cllr Mike McGaun, who will serve...

By Sarah Walker Stiller Warehousing and Distribution have once again proven they are shining stars when it comes to putting the health and safety of all staff first, by achieving the gold award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Last year, in their first year of applying for the internationally recognised...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket... Saturday 27th May – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Hartlepool 2nd XI – weather was warm and sunny. Hartlepool won the toss and chose to bowl first. Match sponsored by Unison Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 98 all out after 23 overs Matty Greaves 24, Sam Telford 20 and Dan...

Steelmakers, recycling plants and manufacturers are among the hundreds of businesses that will benefit from a new scheme launched by the government today to help with the cost of their energy bills. Most businesses across the country are receiving money off their energy costs automatically, thanks to an unprecedented support package from the...

By Steven Dawson It has been another very positive week for Aycliffe Running Club with some excellent performances. This started with the second race in the Muddy Roads Summer Series with the Saltburn 5k trail where five members represented the club. John Surtees finished third in the race in a time of 18:05. Tracey Surtees continued...

A £1m home designed to give children and young people in care a “stepping-stone” to living more independently has been opened in Newton Aycliffe. Durham County Council has built the new home, which it has named Maple House, directly alongside its existing Aycliffe Secure Centre. The new staff team at Maple House will care for up to four...