September 6th, 202001328By Joe Rammage
Newton Aycliffe were knocked out of the Emirates FA Cup last week after a disappointing night at the King George V Ground.
Nathan Guru scored the only goal of the game eight minutes from time last Wednesday night as both sides missed penalties on an awful evening in North Yorkshire with wind and heavy rain persistent...
September 4th, 202001798Police received a report of a robbery in Newton Aycliffe this week, during which a cash drawer was taken.
The incident took place at Stevens Newsagents, Neville Parade, at around 8.10pm on Wednesday night.
A man is believed to have entered the store and made demands to staff to open the cash register, before removing the cash...
September 2nd, 202001717By Paul Dalton
Opportunities to race were few and far between over the last week, as race organisers still get to grips with the new measures introduced to host events in a Covid secure manner.
This resulted in no competitive activity from the members of Aycliffe Running Club.
But club training sessions have restarted over the...
September 2nd, 202001736Greenfield Arts creative director Katy Milne will take part in this year’s annual CBNE conference ‘Imagine If...’.
The virtual conference, organised by Culture Bridge North East, is held each year and brings together delegates from the education and culture sector to explore key themes.
It includes invited keynote speakers...
September 2nd, 202011753Aycliffe-based software firm Excelpoint has undertaken a brand review and unveiled a new corporate brand identity and website thanks to funding from NBSL.
The new branding reflects Excelpoint’s commitment to achieving its vision of empowering organisations worldwide to create efficient enterprise-wide business systems and...
September 1st, 202001811Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket...
Saturday 29th August – NYSD Division 2
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Rockliffe Park 1st XI – weather was cool, cloudy and windy. Rockliffe Park won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 14 for 1 after 5 overs
Sam Telford 11, Luke Telford 2 not out and Adam...
September 1st, 202001793More funding is being made available to help people across County Durham who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and who need additional financial support and assistance.
An additional £500,000 has been invested into Durham County Council’s Welfare Assistance Scheme to help people in crisis.
The council’s scheme has...
September 1st, 202001646Community groups and voluntary sector organisations have the opportunity to apply for a grant, thanks to a new Community Safety Fund.
Steve White, acting Durham Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner (PCVC), continues the partnership with local grant-making charity County Durham Community Foundation.
Under this partnership, the...
September 1st, 202021951Aycliffe-based Tekmar Energy, part of the Tekmar Group, has appointed Marc Bell as director of operations and Leanne Wilkinson as finance director.
Marc is an industry professional with over 20 years technical and operational management experience.
He previously held positions as director of operations with JDR Cables, head of...
August 31st, 202001560As part of County Durham’s electoral register update, canvassers will be visiting households that have not yet responded to the annual request for information.
Last month, Durham County Council sent letters to all homes in the county asking residents to check the information currently held on the electoral register and follow the...
