October 13th, 20220859Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get active, meet new people and try something new – with a series of free cycle group sessions.
Brought to you by the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP), you can meet likeminded people at the Pioneering Care Centre in Aycliffe on Monday, October 17 and 24, from 10am for a one-hour led cycle...
October 12th, 20220790A foodbank supplier for County Durham and Sunderland is supporting over 2,500 people each month – with an urgent need for donations of toiletries.
Feeling clean isn’t a luxury or a privilege – it can lead to a lack of confidence and negatively affect good health and mental wellbeing by impacting learning, employment and social...
October 12th, 202201195By Paul Blythe
A round up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section.
Under 7’s Whites – Played Hebburn Juniors Madrid, in a game that was very entertaining. Aycliffe scored two goals from Oliver and a wonderful free kick from Felix. POTM was Matilda who was excellent in defence.
Under 7’s Reds –...
October 11th, 20220722School children across County Durham are enjoying a series of magic shows centred around road safety.
Allan’s Road Safety Magic Show is visiting ten schools across the county to perform to Reception and Key Stage 1 pupils.
It has been organised by Durham County Council to raise awareness of the Slow to 20 Safer Streets...
October 10th, 202201355Woodham Academy hosted an Activities Fair to display the breadth of extra-curricular activities that the school offers.
Year 7, 8, and 9 students attended the event where they had the opportunity to sign up for all sporting activities, Performing Arts Academy, Harry Potter Club, Technology Academy, Eco Academy, debate society and...
October 10th, 202201419A Newton Aycliffe mum was one of 120 people to be honoured at a graduation ceremony held at Durham Cathedral.
New business start-ups, career progression and university places were just some of the positive outcomes for the graduates of Bishop Auckland College’s higher education class of 2022.
The HE students picked up their...
October 10th, 20220772A scheme which helps train adult social care staff has received more than £70,000 in funding to enable workers to develop their skills.
County Durham Care Academy, which was launched by Durham County Council in 2019, has secured £72,490 from the Workforce Development Fund (WDF).
The investment will be used to support the...
October 7th, 20220774Significant increases in inflation, energy costs and fuel prices are placing unprecedented pressure on council budgets in County Durham.
These factors are being further compounded by interest rate rises, pressure from increased demand in children’s social care and continued uncertainty about future government funding.
A report to...
October 6th, 202201225By Paul Blythe
A round up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section.
Under 7’s Reds – Played against Riverside Junior Whites, in a game with lots of positives, we scored goals through Joseph and Kian. MOTM was Michael who did well in his first game in goal.
Under 7’s Whites – Played Boldon FC,...
October 6th, 20220806Coffee and cakes were the order of the day, as Newton Aycliffe-based charity, the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP), hosted a staff star baker competition to support a worthy cause!
With a selection of delicious cakes and hot drinks, the fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support offered a chance to discover local services from the PCP...