August 22nd, 20240402GCSE pupils across County Durham are being congratulated after reaching a huge milestone today.
Durham County Council has praised students receiving their results, with 62 per cent of children across the county achieving the pass grade of four and above in English and maths.
Cllr Ted Henderson, Durham County Council’s Cabinet...
August 21st, 20240450Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket…
Saturday 17th August – NYSD Division 2
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Rockliffe Park 1st XI – weather was warm and overcast. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Rockliffe Park 1st XI 302 for 5 declared after 44 overs
Luke Telford 2 for 81, Tom Dearden 1 for 26...
August 20th, 20240459Newton Aycliffe 3, Whitley Bay 0
By Ryan Livingston
Newton Aycliffe booked their place into the next round of the FA Cup with a confident win against Whitley Bay.
It was a game where Newton Aycliffe were dominant throughout and the gap in leagues between the two sides was clear to see as Whitley Bay struggled to challenge...
August 19th, 20240403County Durham residents are being asked to check their voter registration details.
It’s all part of Durham County Council’s annual canvass to make sure every household’s voter registration details are up to date.
If the council holds an email address for any or all registered electors in a property, it will be sending an...
August 16th, 20240520A £100m project to deliver hundreds of new council houses across County Durham has taken a major step forward, with the appointment of a delivery partner.
Durham County Council is planning to provide 500 properties, a mix of bungalows and houses that will be truly affordable and let on secure tenancies, and has appointed Bishop...
August 16th, 20240412The provision of adult social care in County Durham has been rated as ‘good’ following a recent assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The report praises staff at Durham County Council for how well they meet their responsibilities to ensure people have access to adult social care and support.
As part of the process,...
August 15th, 20240569Students across County Durham are being praised for their hard work after receiving their A level results.
Durham County Council is commending pupils for their efforts, with average grades across the county being in line with 2023.
This year, the average grade achieved at A Level is an impressive B-, while the average grade for...
August 14th, 20240995The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) has joined over 15,000 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage that meets everyday needs – including an emergency trip to the dentist or the weekly food shop.
As a health and wellbeing charity, PCP’s new accreditation shows its commitment to supporting its people....
August 13th, 20240545Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket…
Saturday 10th August – NYSD Division 2
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Maltby 1st XI – weather was hot and sunny. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Maltby 1st XI 91 all out after 27.4 overs
James Layfield-Carroll 5 for 24 Luke Telford 4 for 27
Newton Aycliffe...
August 8th, 20240106By Steven Dawson
It has been another busy week for Aycliffe Running Club with the races continuing to come thick and fast.
On Wednesday, July 31, three members took part in the Gerry Kearlsey Handicap race, which is a multi terrain route on trails around Fishburn and Bishop Middleham with handicaps based on a most recent 10k...
