June 9th, 202101035
By Paul Dalton
We start this week’s report with a trip to the South Coast as two Members took on the ‘Run To The Sea’ ultramarathon on Saturday, June 5.
The race was a 50K (or 31 miles in old money!) point-to-point, multi-terrain ultramarathon, which started near Horsham.
Initially the race commenced on firm trails...
June 9th, 202101487
Improving connectivity for rural communities, reducing transport times and expanding economic and cultural opportunities are the focus of three schemes Durham County Council proposes to submit for additional government funding.
And a bid by Durham County Council for a share of the cash will include a new walking and cycling route...
June 9th, 202101019
Proposals to increase community budgets in order to boost local economic recovery and support projects go before councillors next week.
Durham County Council’s Cabinet is to receive a series of recommendations including an increase to the Neighbourhood Budgets available to all 126 elected members, with each proposed to be given a...
June 8th, 202101164
Councillors in County Durham are being asked to agree to review the options for a local authority’s headquarters’ functions, including a review of the potential uses for a new building designed as the council’s base.
Durham County Council’s cabinet is being asked to agree to an options appraisal for the new building at the...
June 8th, 202102405
By Adam Cayless
U8s Blacks we’re back in league action this morning at home to Coulby Newham. The boys were in a confident mood and scored through some lovely passing play, but the away team quickly drew level. HT and all square. Second half the boys, their passing, and work rate was really impressive and they went on to secure a...
June 8th, 202101115
Plans to transform a historic County Durham town into a world-class visitor destination of national importance have moved a step closer today following a successful bid for £33.2m government funding.
Durham County Council has successfully made the case for £33.2m investment for Bishop Auckland as part of the Stronger Towns Fund,...
June 8th, 202101606
Car parts manufacturer Gestamp is investing in a new Academy which will include a wellbeing space for staff and focus on upskilling current workforce as well their future apprentices.
The engineering firm has already invested in the Tallent Academy, a 4,300 sq ft facility which sits adjacent to its huge factory in Newton...
June 7th, 20210898
County Durham residents are being reminded of the help and support available following the death of a loved one.
Following a particularly difficult year in which people have sadly lost family members due to coronavirus, Durham County Council is raising awareness of the welfare benefits that may be available to surviving partners,...
June 7th, 202101382
International students have provided a glowing endorsement of their experiences at Teesside University as part of an influential global survey.
Over 95% of Teesside University’s international students are satisfied with the support they receive, whereas over 93% have praised the learning technology available.
That is according...
June 7th, 202101480
Lee Weldon's weekly round-up from the wicket…
Saturday 5th June – NYSD Division 2
Thornaby 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was warm and sunny. Thornaby won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 174 all out after 46.1 oversAdam Randall 86, Luke Telford 20, Sam Telford 19
Thornaby 2nd XI 178...
