A vision for the future of public rights of way (PROW) in County Durham will go before councillors next week. Durham County Council has drawn up its fourth ‘Public Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP)’, which will be considered by the authority’s Cabinet when it meets next Wednesday, April 19. The plan sets out how the council will...

By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe face possibly the most important week in their history with three away games left this season. The Newtonians need just four points to clinch the Ebac Northern League Division One title. Brian Atkinson's side didn't play over Easter with both Bishop Auckland and Ashington picking up wins. But Aycliffe...

By Berni Borsberry It was another wet weekend closing many pitches including the Oakleaf. Those games that went ahead were away or central venues. Football Development Sessions Under 7 Wildcats (girls) The girls have been training hard indoors all Winter but are now pleased to be outdoors on the grass, as training is now every Sunday...

Officers have provided life-saving treatment to more than 30 people since Durham Constabulary introduced the use of a drug which overcomes the effects of a drug overdoses. Dozens of frontline police officers, together with officers working in custody suites, have been trained in administering Naloxone – a drug used to fight against overdoses...

By Ian Palmer A sure sign that summer is approaching is the start of the cricket season. Following a particularly wet March the ground staff at Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club (sponsored by Frank’s The Flooring Store) are trying desperately hard to get the ground playable for the first game, on Saturday, April 15, when the second team...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. Under 7’s Whites – Put in an excellent performance against Hebburn Valencia, it was a strong team performance with all players showing great concentration and focussing on their individual challenges. Goals from Felix (4) and Oliver. Parents POTM was...

Aycliffe Today editor Martin Walker swapped his bed for a night under the stars – and has so far helped to raise more than £45,000 for a homeless charity. Martin and his colleagues at sister publication Tees Business were among 75 volunteers who slept rough at Middlesbrough FC’s Riverside Stadium last week. The stunt was to raise funds...

Newton Aycliffe-based shower designer and manufacturer Roman has further reduced its environmental impact by replacing all company cars to fully electric. Roman has furthered its commitment to sustainability by updating all company vehicles to e-cars, helping to reduce its carbon emissions. Roman has electric charging points for all cars...

Newton Aycliffe 9, Sunderland RCA 0 By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe maintained their lead at the top of the Ebac Northern League with a stunning 9-0 win over Sunderland RCA at the SecuriCorp Stadium on Saturday. The victory saw Brian Atkinson's side move to 76 points, three points ahead of Ashington who also won at the weekend. Aycliffe...

Students from Woodham Academy recently visited Berlin as part of a trip organised by the school’s history department. Participants were taken on a guided tour around the city, where the history of Berlin through different eras was explained. The group visited significant historical landmarks which they have been learning about in...