Hundreds of spectators turned out to see the Queen’s Baton Relay carried through County Durham. Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen's Baton Relay - a journey which brings together and celebrates communities during the build-up to the Commonwealth Games. Across England, the Queen's Baton Relay is providing an opportunity for...

By Steven Dawson Several members took part in the Darlington Trail Series run 4 with this being a 5k run around West Park at the end of June. The results were not available for last week’s report but have now been released. First back for the club in 2nd place was Paul Dalton in a time of 18:44. He was followed by Daniel Tatham in a...

A scheme which sees university students from around the world go into schools to tell pupils about their higher education journey has won an award. Durham County Council has been working alongside Durham University as part of the Global Schools project. During their visits to County Durham schools the students tell pupils about their home...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section… Under 7’s Reds – Entered into the Bishop Auckland St Mary's Tournament held at Bishop Auckland College, the team had a wonderful day in the soaring conditions and played some particularly good football. Under 7’s Juniors – Entered into the...

Staff at Greenfield Community College have thanked members of the community for their kind donations to the school’s uniform fund. The school are finding ways to support the community during the cost-of-living crisis. And they say they’ve been thrilled with the response from families and organisations who have been quick to offer help in...

A Darlington digital agency is continuing its growth with the acquisition of a Newton Aycliffe web design firm. White Digital, a website development and digital marketing agency based in Darlington’s Grange Road, has taken over Design365, which has bases on Aycliffe Business Park and in Gateshead. The move will safeguard the future of...

Lee Weldon's weekly round-up from the wicket... Saturday 9th July – NYSD Division 2 Great Ayton 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was hot and sunny. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 237 for 9 after 50 overs Luke Telford 41, Tom Dearden 38 and Sean Morgan 34 not out Great Ayton 2nd...

The Pioneering Care Centre in Newton Aycliffe is appealing for volunteers to support its Garden Kitchen Coffee Shop. Used by local people, groups and organisations, new volunteers will help a café at the heart of the community. Gail Anderson, centre lead at the PCC, said: “It’s an exciting time to join our Garden Kitchen as a volunteer,...

County Durham residents are being given a helpful reminder of what to put in their rubbish and recycling bins. Durham County Council is placing stickers on all household rubbish and recycling bins to reduce contamination of recycling. The council has seen a significant increase in the amount of waste and recycling produced since the...

Young entrepreneurs have celebrated their achievements following the successful completion of a six-month business challenge. Students from nine secondary schools across County Durham have taken part in the Future Business Magnates competition, run by Business Durham, the business support service of Durham County Council. The competition,...