November 2nd, 20220880By Steven Dawson
It has been a busy couple of weeks for our members, with a variety of races taking place.
On October 19, nine members took part in the Darlington Trail series 5k Headtorch run at West Park.
Those taking part for the club were Daniel Tatham 25:49, Clare Stradling 25:50, Sarah Gill 26:35, David Stothard 26:45,...
November 2nd, 20220762A map which depicts thousands of miles of public rights of way which residents and visitors can make use of has reached its 70th birthday.
Durham County Council’s Definitive Map was created in November 1952.
It is a legal record indicating the position and status of Public Rights of Way (PROW) across County Durham.
In 1949...
November 2nd, 20220865A new workplace movement has arrived and it’s saving businesses 50% on office costs without any loss to productivity, collaboration and culture and seeing them pocket up to a quarter of a million a year in additional revenue, which early adopters are passing on to their staff to help with the cost-of-living crisis.
Office workers...
November 2nd, 202201276By Paul Blythe
A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section.
Under 7’s Juniors – Played against Whiteleas Titans, in a game full of goals, Aycliffe scored from Reign, Colts & Felix. MOTM was Lincoln for impressive performance.
Under 7’s Reds – Played a brilliant game of football against Redcar...
November 1st, 202201244Durham County Council is asking residents to have their say on proposals aimed at balancing its budget next year, including a range of potential savings.
The local authority has launched a consultation for the public to give views on its proposed approach to try and meet a £37m gap in its budget in the next financial year, and that...
November 1st, 20220805Vulnerable households across County Durham can access additional support to help them cope with the rising cost of living this winter.
Durham County Council has been allocated a further £4.6m from the government’s Household Support Fund to help those who are most in need through to March.
The support will be given to those...
October 31st, 20220800Taking home the title of Best Community Garden 2022 – the Pioneering Care Centre’s (PCC) thriving garden is a credit to those that maintain and develop it.
Aycliffe Town councillor Phillip Hawkins and Steve Cooper, works and environment manager, presented the award to green fingered volunteers, service users, trustees and staff,...
October 31st, 20220816An employee at Durham County Council has claimed a national award for helping to put data at the heart of the digital transformation of adult social care.
Marion Ingleby, strategic manager in adult social care with the local authority, won the Leadership Award category at this year’s NHS England Digital and Data Awards.
They...
October 30th, 202201096Newton Aycliffe 2, Carlisle City 1
By Bob Wood
Aycliffe bounced back from their defeat in the FA Vase last week with a League win over Carlisle City.
The Cumbrians are in their first season in Division One having finished champions of Division Two last year.
Aycliffe boss Brian Atkinson had strengthened his squad with Eddie...
October 27th, 20220827A council team has won a national award for its work to help residents save money on their heating and energy bills.
Durham County Council’s warm homes team received the National Heating Project of the Year accolade at the 2022 National Energy Efficiency Awards.
The accolade recognises the achievements of the team’s warm...
