New proposals could see a reprieve for four household waste recycling centres previously earmarked for closure in County Durham. Following public consultation, Durham County Council has revised its proposals for the sites at Hett Hills, Todhills, Stainton Grove and Thornley. If the proposals are agreed the four sites would remain open,...

A pledge of support for serving and former members of the armed forces in County Durham would help build relationships with the wider community. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked next week to agree the signing of an Armed Forces Community Covenant, a voluntary statement of mutual support between the community and local armed...

Newton Aycliffe NPT Sergeant Mark Edwards continues his weekly blog on Aycliffe Today… Here we are with the next instalment of ‘Aycliffe Blue’ – this entry is slightly belated owing to the Easter weekend and other ongoing issues that have tied myself and the teams up. So, what’s new in the town? The last thing I want to do...

It's not too late to do something with the children before the end of the Easter holidays! There’s loads of activities going on in Newton Aycliffe on Friday, including a free showing of the animation hit film Despicable Me at Greenfield Community & Arts Centre. Here’s what’s going on tomorrow, with full contact...

A classic musical play charting the region’s mining history will visit Durham as part of a memorial tour. Close the Coalhouse Door, which chronicles the major strikes, victories and disappointments of the mining industry from its earliest days, is at Gala Theatre from Tuesday, 12 to Saturday, 16 June. First performed in Newcastle in...

Aycliffe Today’s resident chef Debbie Elizabeth serves up a weekly mouthwatering suggestion specially for our readers… This week… Sausage Stew (Serves 6) Ingredients • Olive oil • Good-quality sausages (about 2 or 3 per person) • 1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped • 1 red pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped •...

By Martin Walker The owners of a dream home near Newton Aycliffe have slashed another £30,000 off its asking price, dropping it by a total of £125k! ‘The Ayia’, a luxurious five-bedroom property on the old A167 road in Chilton, has now been reduced to £299,995 to ensure a quick sale. That’s £125,000 off the property’s...

Police in Spennymoor are investigating a break in at a takeaway outlet in Whitworth Terrace earlier today. It happened between 2am and 8am on Tuesday, April 10. Several items and a sum of money were taken by intruders who are believed to have left the premises via the front door onto the main street. Any witnesses are asked to ring...

Are you looking for things to do for the kids during the Easter holidays? There’s loads of activities going on in Newton Aycliffe this week – from trampolining to mini dance mats! Here’s what’s going on this week, with full contact details… Activity Day Where: Oak Leaf Sports Complex When: Wednesday 11th April...

People with long memories of Durham Constabulary are being asked to delve into the past to help celebrate a forthcoming anniversary. A Durham Constabulary History Society has been formed to act as a focal point for the gathering and display of information and artefacts about the force. This will culminate in the production of a new...