April 16th, 20230705By Steven Dawson
The races are starting to come thick and fast now as we head through Easter and into summer racing.
On Wednesday 29 March, 13 members took part in the Darlington Trail Series Race 1 with the 5k trail run at Locomotion.
Those taking part included Dave Blewitt (24:09), Daniel Tatham (24:36), Sarah Gill...
April 16th, 20230770Banging burgers, katsu curries and local cheeses and chutneys are just some of the culinary delights that’ll be on offer at next weekend’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival.
Durham County Council, which organises the festival, has confirmed that around 140 traders from County Durham and beyond will be taking stalls at the event on...
April 12th, 20230568By Paul Blythe
A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section.
Under 14’s Whites – Did the double over local long term rivals Darlington Young Bulls, Aycliffe took the game straight to Darlington and attacked from the first whistle. In the second minute a corner for Aycliffe resulted in a goal mouth...
April 11th, 20230820A vision for the future of public rights of way (PROW) in County Durham will go before councillors next week.
Durham County Council has drawn up its fourth ‘Public Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP)’, which will be considered by the authority’s Cabinet when it meets next Wednesday, April 19.
The plan sets out how the...
April 11th, 202302655By Bob Wood
Newton Aycliffe face possibly the most important week in their history with three away games left this season.
The Newtonians need just four points to clinch the Ebac Northern League Division One title.
Brian Atkinson's side didn't play over Easter with both Bishop Auckland and Ashington picking up wins.
But...
April 6th, 202301046By Berni Borsberry
It was another wet weekend closing many pitches including the Oakleaf. Those games that went ahead were away or central venues.
Football Development Sessions
Under 7 Wildcats (girls)
The girls have been training hard indoors all Winter but are now pleased to be outdoors on the grass, as training is now every...
April 5th, 20230795Officers have provided life-saving treatment to more than 30 people since Durham Constabulary introduced the use of a drug which overcomes the effects of a drug overdoses.
Dozens of frontline police officers, together with officers working in custody suites, have been trained in administering Naloxone – a drug used to fight against...
April 5th, 202301533By Ian Palmer
A sure sign that summer is approaching is the start of the cricket season.
Following a particularly wet March the ground staff at Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club (sponsored by Frank’s The Flooring Store) are trying desperately hard to get the ground playable for the first game, on Saturday, April 15, when the second...
April 4th, 202301693By Paul Blythe
A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section.
Under 7’s Whites – Put in an excellent performance against Hebburn Valencia, it was a strong team performance with all players showing great concentration and focussing on their individual challenges. Goals from Felix (4) and Oliver....
April 4th, 20230796Aycliffe Today editor Martin Walker swapped his bed for a night under the stars – and has so far helped to raise more than £45,000 for a homeless charity.
Martin and his colleagues at sister publication Tees Business were among 75 volunteers who slept rough at Middlesbrough FC’s Riverside Stadium last week.
The stunt was to...
