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,...

Newton Aycliffe continue their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Sunderland’s development team this weekend. Aycliffe are due to entertain Sunderland Under-23s this Friday evening (July 15) at the SecuriCorp Stadium, Moore Lane (7.15pm kick-off). The game will provide another tough test for ex-Sunderland player Brian...

A council team has been recognised for its work to help elderly and vulnerable residents with their energy during a time of higher living costs. Durham County Council’s Warm and Healthy Homes (WHH) Team was crowned National Energy Champions of the Year at this year’s Energy Awards for its work to prevent increased risk of ill health as a...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. Under 7’s Reds – Played against a very good AJX team and produced a wonderful performance. In hot weather conditions, the Reds played excellent, and all parents walked away feeling very proud. Under 10’s Blacks – Travelled to Mount Pleasant...