February 19th, 201601931The consequences of excessive alcohol consumption were shown in sharp relief at a major conference hosted by the North-Eastâs three Police and Crime Commissioners in Durham.
The conference heard the heart-breaking story of Kristian Thompson, a County Durham teenager who died in rehabilitation months after being hit by a single punch...
February 19th, 201602177Unemployment in County Durham is up â despite figures released by the NECC saying figures for the North-East region are positive.
Stats released earlier this week (see graph below) claims unemployment in the county rose slightly to 7.6% in the year to September 2015.
The graph shows how unemployment has changed over time since...
February 19th, 201602033Whitley Bay 0 Newton Aycliffe 1
Newton Aycliffe added to their back-to-back wins last week with a 1-0 victory at Whitley Bay on Tuesday night.
It was Aycliffeâs third consecutive win, and ninth away this season (the best record in the league) which saw them climb to fourth in the Ebac Northern League first division.
The game...
February 19th, 201601880A majority of just under 60% has voted in favour of North-East devolution.
More than 80,000 County Durham residents responded to the household poll (about 21.7%) ran by Durham County Council.
Analysis of the results show that a clear majority (59.5%) of those who took part believe that devolving some power and resources to the...
February 18th, 201604003An award-winning family entertainment venue is set to bring a range of exciting new outdoor activities to its Newton Aycliffe site including a 180-metre zip line and 38-metre high bungee tower.
ROF 59 activity centre has applied to Durham County Council for permission to install the new facility at the rear of its existing building on...
February 16th, 201602240Sunderland RCA 1, Newton Aycliffe 2
By Bob Wood
Newton Aycliffe climbed up to fourth in the Ebac Northern League first division with back-to-back wins in a week.
After a 4-1 midweek win over Norton & Stockton Ancients last week, the Newtonians travelled to Sunderland RCA on Saturday.
In a match at times played in a...
February 16th, 201601917Householders in County Durham and Darlington will pay more council tax to help fund a ÂŁ300,000 shortfall in government funding.
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority agreed its 2016/17 budget and council tax at a meeting of the Combined Fire Authority.
The 2016/17 budget was set at ÂŁ28.608m, which represents a...
February 16th, 201602601Coundon Durham Ox 1, Huntsman 3
By Craig Woodhead
The Huntsman were back in action again on Sunday, away to fellow unbeaten side Coundon Durham Ox FC, knowing a win would see them leapfrog their rivals and go top on goal difference.
Manager Neil Dodds was forced into three changes, Jake Johnson deputising in goal, Ryan Durr...
February 16th, 201602190Advice on everything from debt and personal finances to living arrangements and welfare benefit changes will be available to people in County Durham during a week of drop in sessions dedicated to improving access to relevant advice services.
Advice in County Durham, which brings together statutory bodies and community and voluntary...
February 16th, 201602149There was a bit of a search for suitable pitches with the overnight freeze on Saturday but most of the Juniors teams were in action again at the weekend...
The Under 8âs hosted Barnard Castle Tornadoâs in the morning snow. All the efforts on goal were from Aycliffe early on with Rhys and Jayden going close but Barnard Castle made...
