School children across County Durham are enjoying a series of magic shows centred around road safety. Allan’s Road Safety Magic Show is visiting ten schools across the county to perform to Reception and Key Stage 1 pupils. It has been organised by Durham County Council to raise awareness of the Slow to 20 Safer Streets programme,...

Woodham Academy hosted an Activities Fair to display the breadth of extra-curricular activities that the school offers. Year 7, 8, and 9 students attended the event where they had the opportunity to sign up for all sporting activities, Performing Arts Academy, Harry Potter Club, Technology Academy, Eco Academy, debate society and History club....

A Newton Aycliffe mum was one of 120 people to be honoured at a graduation ceremony held at Durham Cathedral. New business start-ups, career progression and university places were just some of the positive outcomes for the graduates of Bishop Auckland College’s higher education class of 2022. The HE students picked up their scrolls after...

A scheme which helps train adult social care staff has received more than £70,000 in funding to enable workers to develop their skills. County Durham Care Academy, which was launched by Durham County Council in 2019, has secured £72,490 from the Workforce Development Fund (WDF). The investment will be used to support the training of...

Significant increases in inflation, energy costs and fuel prices are placing unprecedented pressure on council budgets in County Durham. These factors are being further compounded by interest rate rises, pressure from increased demand in children’s social care and continued uncertainty about future government funding. A report to Durham...

By Paul Blythe A round up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. Under 7’s Reds – Played against Riverside Junior Whites, in a game with lots of positives, we scored goals through Joseph and Kian. MOTM was Michael who did well in his first game in goal. Under 7’s Whites – Played Boldon FC, Aycliffe played...

Coffee and cakes were the order of the day, as Newton Aycliffe-based charity, the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP), hosted a staff star baker competition to support a worthy cause! With a selection of delicious cakes and hot drinks, the fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support offered a chance to discover local services from the PCP Cancer...

Traditional craftspeople can take part in an annual hedgelaying competition with prizes up for grabs. The 23rd Durham Hedgelaying Competition is being held for the second year running at Houselope Grange Farm, in Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, on Friday, October 7, beginning at 9am and finishing at 2.30pm. Durham County Council, which is part of...

By Steven Dawson This week has been a very busy but positive one for the club with members taking part in races across the country. A special mention goes to Andy Talbot who represented England at the Chester Marathon on Sunday, October 2. Andy’s journey was a long time coming due to races being cancelled due to Covid and then...

Proposals to introduce a new plan aimed at making roads safer and reducing the number of traffic accidents are set to be discussed by councillors. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will this month hear plans for a Road Safety Strategy for 2022 to 2032. In County Durham, the total number of road injuries reduced by 36 per cent in 2021...