October 30th, 201701543County Durham’s strategic waste management team has celebrated giving its 100th talk within a year to schools and community groups from across the region.
Durham County Council recycling assistants Rob McKay and Matt Crane gave the landmark talk at Grove Park, Barnard Castle to an over-55’s group.
The council’s strategic...
October 30th, 201701821Whitley Bay 1, Newton Aycliffe 1
By Bob Wood
Newton Aycliffe took a point from their trip to the seaside on Saturday.
In a game heavily affected by strong winds Aycliffe battled hard to earn a point despite playing the last 20 minutes with ten men.
The home side had wind advantage in the first half and almost scored direct...
October 30th, 201701550The children of foster families, who welcome foster children into their homes alongside their parents, are being celebrated as part of Sons and Daughters Month.
The month is organised by The Fostering Network, the UK’s leading fostering charity, and is used to acknowledge the fantastic role foster carer’s children play in...
October 27th, 201702004Newton Aycliffe 0, Consett 1
By Dave Strickland
Newton Aycliffe crashed out of the Durham Challenge Cup in the first round with a narrow defeat at home to Consett on Tuesday night.
The visitors were on top for most of the match, apart from the last ten minutes, when Aycliffe pushed forward for an equaliser.
Consett had a...
October 27th, 201731719Woodham Academy has added rugby union to the extensive range of sports played at the school.
The newly developed Rugby Academy team have taken part in their first tournament following two months of training.
The Rugby Academy – initially consisting of Year 10 and 11 students - competed in the Durham Union County Cup, taking on...
October 26th, 201702323An experienced recruitment specialist has joined an ambitious Newton Aycliffe agency which is now expanding its services.
Former motor trade apprentice Scott Martin has joined Aycliffe-based Fleet Recruitment, which provides recruitment and training services spanning a wide range of sectors including sales and marketing, commercial...
October 26th, 201702404Aycliffe Sports Club 5, Staindrop 2
By Paul Eales
After last week’s comfortable win Aycliffe Sports Club looked continued their good run of recent form with a hard-fought win at home to Straindrop in the Wear Valley Sunday League Division Two.
But the game started very badly for the hosts as a lazy back pass from skipper...
October 25th, 201721871Universal Credit claimants are being advised that they can access their online application by visiting their local library.
Durham County Council’s libraries and Customer Access Points offer free internet access, which residents can use to submit and update their claim form. Staff are also on hand to help if needed.
Universal...
October 25th, 201702428Newton Aycliffe manufacturer Husqvarna saw sales climb by £43m last year – but the Brexit-hit pound has hit profits.
Despite turnover at the Aycliffe site rising to £196.4m at the end of 2016, profits dropped 22% from £8.4m to £6.5.
Husqvarna said the lower profit figures were a result of increased costs, particularly as a...
October 25th, 201701732Teenage parents who completed a course to help develop their life skills were recognised at an event earlier this week.
More than 50 young parents were invited to the celebration at Hardwick Park near Sedgefield after taking part in the Teen Parent programme, run by Durham County Council’s One Point Service.
The 20-week course...
