April 25th, 201802004A leading County Durham hotel has unveiled its new look, following the completion of a £500,000 refurbishment.
Hardwick Hall Hotel at Sedgefield, part of Ramside Estates, has been given a facelift, which includes a revamped bar and lounge area.
At the same time the hotel’s Boyne Suite, which can take up to 120 guests, has...
April 24th, 201801748The Aycliffe Juniors teams continued their football seasons with a variety of games this week. There were many league matches and a Challenge Cup semi final to enjoy.
The Under 8’s were playing at home against Leven and a determined effort was not enough to challenge great opposition. The Aycliffe team worked hard but slipped to...
April 24th, 201802289Young explorers in County Durham are finding out about other countries as part of events to celebrate the UK’s hosting of a major international summit.
Pupils at 29 primary schools around the county are learning about different Commonwealth countries and their relationship with the UK.
The Durham County Council initiative has...
April 24th, 201801385Newton Aycliffe 1, Seaham Red Star 1
By Dave Strickland
Newton Aycliffe were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Seaham Red Star, in a game where the result was vital for both teams.
Aycliffe started brightly and had a good shout for a penalty turned down on six minutes when a Seaham defender handled the ball.
Two minutes later,...
April 23rd, 201801760Newton Aycliffe Workingmen’s Club and Institute, known as The Big Club, is reaping the rewards of energy efficiency after teaming up with a council project.
The Business Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP) is a Durham County Council led project, supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), to help small businesses in...
April 23rd, 201812617The latest cohort of Police and Community Support Officers (PCSOs) who will be serving County Durham and Darlington has been unveiled.
Seven new PCSOs will soon take to the streets after undergoing an intensive three-week training programme where they will learn about the law, problem solving, technology, communication, personal...
April 23rd, 201801311Jarrow Roofing 2, Newton Aycliffe 2
By Dave Strickland
Newton Aycliffe travelled to Jarrow Roofing and came away with a 2-2 draw on Saturday.
They started nervously, but came back and should have won, missing several chances and conceding two soft goals.
Roofing took an early lead when centre half Andrew Grant-Soulsby missed...
April 20th, 201801518Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club have purchased a sparkly new ride-on grass cutter costing £8,000 after securing funding through the Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership (GAMP).
The grass cutter, although secured by the cricket section, will be used by Newton Aycliffe Sports Club to help keep their cricket, rugby and football pitches...
April 20th, 201801494Aycliffe-based international leading shower designer and manufacturer Roman is due to showcase its products at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week.
Clerkenwell Design Week is the UK's leading independent design festival taking place in EC1, the heart and home of design.
At this year’s event, British Ceramic Tile is holding a...
April 20th, 201802586Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club are well into their preparations for the new season which kicks off on Saturday April 28 when the first team entertain Stokesley, while the second team make the short trip to Sedgefield.
The season was due to start on Saturday April 21 but, due to the recent wet weather which had hindered ground...
