September 16th, 2025054Lee Weldon’s weekly and final round-up of 2025 from the wicket…
Saturday 13th September – NYSD Division 3
Thornaby 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – the weather was cool and overcast. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 160 all out after 39.2 overs
Leon Patel 42, Tez Smit 29 and...
September 15th, 2025059School children in Newton Aycliffe have shown off their updated facilities following the merger of two schools.
Durham County Council agreed to amalgamate St. Francis Church of England Junior School and Horndale County Infant and Nursery School in January of this year.
St. Francis Horndale C of E (Aided) Primary School has now...
September 12th, 20250173Newton Aycliffe FC return to league action at the Ashcourt Stadium this weekend.
Brian Atkinson’s side face bottom-of-the-league Blyth Town at Moore Lane on Saturday (3pm), hoping to build on their two-match unbeaten league run.
It’s a repeat fixture of their 3-0 win at home to Blyth Town in the FA Trophy last weekend.
The...
September 11th, 2025092Health and wellbeing charity, Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) has announced its accreditation as a Disability Confident Leader, a significant milestone in its commitment to inclusion and accessibility for all.
This recognition affirms PCP’s dedication to creating a workplace where people living with a disability and those with...
September 10th, 20250313Residents are being encouraged to take advantage of discount bus fares in County Durham as part of a nationwide campaign to promote bus travel.
This September, Durham County Council is backing Catch the Bus Month, a campaign that celebrates the contribution buses make to the economy, as well as reducing congestion and air...
September 9th, 20250368Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket…
Saturday 6th September – NYSD Division 3
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Yarm 1st XI – weather was mild and overcast. Yarm won the toss and chose to bat first.
Yarm 1st XI 161 for 6 after 40 overs
Leo Mercy 2 for 15, Matty Greaves 2 for 51 and Ben Howard 1 for 43
Newton Aycliffe...
September 8th, 20250456Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen is backing a national charity’s efforts to increase reporting of drink or drug driving to save lives.
The County Durham and Darlington PCC, who is Joint Portfolio Lead for Roads Policing on behalf of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC), is calling on residents to share...
September 3rd, 20250522Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) has had its County Durham Volunteer Kitemark re-awarded by Durham Community Action (DCA), recognising the charity’s commitment to going the extra mile to support its volunteers by removing barriers and creating safe, inclusive, and enriching experiences for both volunteers and service users.
This...
September 2nd, 20250468An international partnership has been establishing linking the Tees Valley with an Australian state to support the drive towards a net zero future.
Teesside University’s Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC), The University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CoDA) have signed a landmark...
September 1st, 20250545Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket…
Saturday 30th August – NYSD Division 3
Blackhall 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – the weather was mild and overcast. Blackhall won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 194 for 9 after 40
Tez Smit 53, Chris Palmer 41 and Tom Dearden 28
Blackhall 1st XI...
