October 19th, 20220694Roads across County Durham have been resurfaced as part of a network improvement scheme.
Durham County Council has invested £3.8m this year to repair and restore the county’s carriageways.
Works have been carried out at a total of 145 sites across the county, covering 356,234 square metres of road.
Sites that have been...
October 19th, 202201147Crafter’s Companion is celebrating 17 years in business.
To commemorate the milestone, the global craft retailer has planned a vintage Hollywood themed celebration, from October 17-30.
The event will feature a series of special live shows and extravagant giveaways on its digital platform, Crafter’s TV and partner shopping...
October 18th, 20220829By Berni Borsberry
Thirsk Falcons 1 v 5 U12 Eagles (pictured above)
A long trip to Thirsk but it was worth it as the boys played some fantastic football to take the 3 points. Goals from Brandon x 2, Jack T, Dan and Aiden Joint MOM to Brandon and Aiden
Hebburn 2 v 7 U13 Angels
Another quality performance. 2-1 at half-time but we...
October 18th, 202201204An ambitious scheme to create a luxury spa and health club and additional 35 bedrooms at a County Durham hotel is hoping to get the go-ahead from councillors.
Hardwick Hall Hotel near Sedgefield is currently awaiting planning permission for the £13m scheme, which if successful will see work begin late 2023.
The exciting new scheme...
October 18th, 20220753A group of daring Options staff and volunteers are preparing to bust the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) ghost myth at a spooky sleepover!
Linda West has organised the event at the Pioneering Care Centre (PCC) in Newton Aycliffe on October 28, aiming to raise money for the member-led service for adults with learning and physical...
October 18th, 20220720Businesses are being encouraged to share their expertise and inspire the future workforce of County Durham by giving their backing to an annual competition.
Future Business Magnates (FBM), now in its 18th year, will see enterprising young minds from the county’s secondary schools working together with partner businesses to create,...
October 17th, 20220603Residents across County Durham are being encouraged to share their thoughts and insights into becoming active and staying active.
Durham County Council has launched a consultation to understand how it can work with residents to better enable them to move more in their everyday life.
Moving Together in County Durham is a developing...
October 17th, 202201345Ryton & Crawcrook Albion 0, Newton Aycliffe 6
By Bob Wood
Newton Aycliffe progressed to the second round of the Durham Challenge Cup thanks to a 6-0 win at Ryton & Crawcrook Albion last week.
It was a dominant display from the Newtonians but it took 27 minutes to get the first goal with Jake Petitjean scoring from the penalty...
October 17th, 20220758Residents in County Durham are being reminded of what rubbish goes in which bin as part of Recycle Week.
Durham County Council staff will be out at a number of venues to provide more information to the public on how best to recycle household waste.
This year’s Recycle Week takes place between Monday October 17 and Sunday October...
October 14th, 202201328Thirty students from Woodham Academy have completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.
The school’s Leadership Academy provides students in Y10 and Y11 with this opportunity, where students participate in a range of activities to gain this prestigious nationally and internationally recognised award.
Students develop life...
