October 26th, 202101618By 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, 20210799Thousands 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...
October 26th, 202101040A new corporate director of resources has been appointed at Durham County Council.
Paul Darby, who has held the interim role since December, has been appointed on a permanent basis following a recruitment process.
Paul started his career at Sedgefield Borough Council in 1987, before moving to Durham City Council in 2007 to become...
October 25th, 202101051The vitally important work of occupational therapists is to be celebrated as part of World Occupational Therapy Day.
Across Durham County Council, those in the profession will be promoting their service on Wednesday 27 October by sharing their pride in their role within their teams and also on social media.
Occupational therapists...
October 25th, 20210756Parents in County Durham are being reminded that the closing date to apply for secondary school places for their children is fast approaching.
The deadline for applications for the next academic year, which starts in September 2022, is Sunday, October 31.
In order for a child to be eligible to start secondary school in September...
October 22nd, 202101222Shares of offshore energy technology and services provider Tekmar Group took a battering this week after the company issued a profit warning and said supply chain issues and cost control pressures have impacted its financials.
Shares in Tekmar Group PLC – which moved its operational HQ from Aycliffe Business Park to Darlington...
October 21st, 202101014With excitement for Lumiere building, volunteers are needed to help make the magic happen.
Lumiere returns to County Durham next month with its most ambitious and far-reaching programme to date.
Key to its success will be its team of friendly and enthusiastic volunteers known as the Lumiere Festival Makers.
The team plays a...
October 21st, 20210872By Paul Dalton
We start this week at the Cheshire 10K, which took place on Saturday, October 16, and started and finished at Arley Hall, with the course taking participants around the surrounding rural roads.
Albeit running in the colours of his first claim club, second claim member Paul Rands completed the race in 43:49, setting...
October 21st, 202101024Free swimming sessions are returning to County Durham leisure centres this half term following the success of the summer holiday scheme.
Durham County Council has organised a series of pool activities for children and young people aged 18 and under living in County Durham.
The aim is to encourage young people to be more active and...
October 21st, 202101084An ambitious publishing company is eying further expansion after enjoying continued growth during the pandemic.
Resolution Media and Publishing – sister company to Aycliffe Today publishers Mantis Media – has taken on three new full-time employees this year while adding to its vastly-experienced freelance team.
The publishing...
