August 22nd, 20230845County Durham residents who have not yet confirmed their voter registration details will receive a knock at the door from Wednesday (August 23).
It’s all part of Durham County Council’s annual canvass to make sure every household’s voter registration details are up to date.
Forms and emails were sent to every household at the...
August 22nd, 202301532As new investment commences into the future of Glow, on Aycliffe Business Park, Peter Barron talks to a man who’s put his faith in a place that serves as a church as well as an events and conference venue…
Asked about the shaping of his Christian values, Ian Duffew smiles as he recalls a vivid childhood memory: “The bus stop...
August 21st, 202301201Emirates FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round Replay
Newton Aycliffe 2, Guisborough Town 3
Match report by Ryan Livingston
Newton Aycliffe lost out to Guisborough Town in an FA Cup replay last Tuesday.
In a game that was affected by wet conditions, Aycliffe started off the brighter team, with long sustained possession and intricate...
August 17th, 20230992Students across County Durham are being praised for their hard work and dedication after receiving their grades on A level results day.
In the first year that the qualifications have returned to pre-pandemic grading, Durham County Council is commending pupils across the county for their results.
In County Durham, the average grade...
August 17th, 202301017County Durham’s adult and community learning service has once again been rated as a “good” provider of education by Ofsted.
DurhamLearn, run by Durham County Council, provides education and training across the county with courses ranging from English and maths to digital skills and first aid.
And following a four-day...
August 16th, 202301040By Steven Dawson
It has been a busy couple of weeks for Aycliffe Running Club with a number of races taking place.
On Monday, July 31, one member took part at the North East Masters Harrier League meeting 5.
John Surtees finished second in his heat and second overall in the 3,000 metres, finishing in a time of 9:35.
On...
August 16th, 202301517A European axe-throwing event will be held in Newton Aycliffe this week for the first time.
Aycliffe-based Valhalla North Axe Throwing are hosting the first annual UK Open IATF Grand Slam Tournament on Friday and Saturday (August 18 and 19).
It will be the first tournament of its kind in Europe, and will see people coming from...
August 15th, 202301065Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket…
Saturday 12th August – NYSD Division 2
Hartlepool 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was mild with showers. Hartlepool won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 182 all out after 46 overs
Tom Dearden 85, Luke Telford 23 and Leon Patel...
August 15th, 20230803Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has welcomed the prospect of a £1m funding grant to boost her public safety work.
The Home Office has released details of its Safer Streets 5 funding round which will inject a further £60m into crime prevention measures across England and Wales to reduce neighbourhood crime, anti-social...
August 14th, 202301198North Ferriby 4, Newton Aycliffe 1
By Ryan Livingston
Newton Aycliffe kicked off their maiden Northern Premier League East campaign away to fellow league newcomers, North Ferriby.
With the hosts scoring 93 goals last season and exactly 100 the season before, it was always going to be a very challenging game. And so it proved,...
