October 29th, 20210903Newton Aycliffe FC aim to bounce back from consecutive defeats when they travel to near neighbours Northallerton Town on Saturday.
The Newtonians went down to a 4-2 defeat at home to fifth-placed Ashington in the Northern League first division on Tuesday night.
The league setback came off the back of Aycliffe’s 2-1 defeat at AFC...
October 28th, 20210711Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has responded to the Chancellor’s Budget and spending review urging for fair funding to improve service delivery across County Durham and Darlington.
The Budget set out the government’s plans to build back following the coronavirus pandemic.
It said that it will fund the recruitment of...
October 28th, 202101461Almost 200 high-quality, affordable homes are set to be delivered across County Durham.
Durham County Council has teamed up with housing providers to meet demand, with the building of properties all over the local authority area now close to completion.
The council has money available to deliver affordable housing through...
October 28th, 20210923An exciting new Bitcoin venture launched by a County Durham entrepreneur has appointed an experienced financier to drive forward its ambitious growth plans.
Mine One Blockchain Inc, launched by Newton Aycliffe-based businessman Alex Lineton, has ambitions of floating a Bitcoin business on the Toronto Stock Exchange after investing...
October 27th, 20210657By Paul Dalton
Twenty-eight members started their weekend with a parkrun last Saturday.
The largest turnout from the club was at Sedgefield, though we were also represented at Darlington South Park, Hackworth, Hartlepool, Herrington, the Town Moor and York parkruns.
The only member to claim a parkrun personal best (PB) this week...
October 27th, 20210787Officers are asking rural residents to remain vigilant following vehicle thefts from outbuildings in Teesdale this week.
Three suspects targeted an address in Mickleton in the early hours and took a quadbike and scrambler bike from an outside shed.
The residents awoke during the incident and called the police who descended on the...
October 27th, 20210760Parks across County Durham have been handed Green Flag Awards after being kept in tip top shape during the past year.
The awards recognise excellence and good practice in the management and development of parks and open spaces. Ranging from parks to cemeteries, to countryside sites and crematoria, the awards reflect the high standards...
October 27th, 202101015More than 50 businesses gathered as a popular series of networking events made a welcome ‘real’ return.
Company delegates got together for the news and networking event at the Xcel Centre on Aycliffe Business Park.
Organised by Aycliffe Business Park Community (ABPC), and sponsored by local software specialists Excelpoint, it...
October 26th, 202101420By Adam Cayless
The weekly round-up of action from Newton Aycliffe FC’s junior section…
U9’s Blacks travelled to Hartlepool Youth Whites on Saturday. Against the wind, Aycliffe battled well first half, playing some nice football, going in level at HT. Second half Aycliffe lost concentration and shape which saw Hartlepool...
October 26th, 20210627Thousands of households across County Durham will continue to receive help in covering the cost of their council tax bills after councillors agreed to the extension of a scheme.
Durham County Council provides council tax discounts of up to 100 per cent to eligible households through its Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) and...