People looking to learn more about how to research their family history can do so in online sessions which are taking place throughout next month. Durham County Council’s Durham County Record Office (DCRO) is once again offering its online family history course aimed at people who would like an introduction to, or refresher in, getting...

Sixty year 11 Geography students from Woodham Academy recently journeyed to Hamsterley Forest to undertake their physical Geography fieldwork. Fieldwork has been very difficult to undertake in recent years, but with exam boards now identifying this as a key component, this river study will be invaluable to the students involved. As the group...

By Paul Dalton We start this week’s report at the Children with Cancer 5K Fun Run, which was hosted by the Darlington Harriers and Athletics Club at the South Park in Darlington on Wednesday, April 13. David Stothard was the first runner home for the club at the run, finishing in 27:10, and he was followed home by brother, Ian Stothard,...

Newton Aycliffe-based shower designer and manufacturer Roman has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for International Trade – for a second time. Roman is one of 225 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Announced this week, Roman has been recognised for its excellence in...

By Paul Blythe A round up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. With most of the teams not having a fixture this weekend, they were able to relax and enjoy some delicious chocolate easter eggs! Under 8’s – Played three friendly matches against Darlington RA, with all games being close and giving Aycliffe some...

A mentorship scheme supporting victims of anti-social behaviour and vulnerable people at risk is to be relaunched under the management of Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen. As part of an overhaul of victim services across County Durham and Darlington, Commissioner Allen is taking overall responsibility for the award-winning Community Peer...

Coming together from as far as Canada and the USA, the award-winning and RHS recognised Community Garden in Aycliffe has made friends from afar, as 36 missionaries pledge their support. The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP)’s Community Garden is becoming a ‘rooted’ success, as developments continue to advance support for local community...

Residents in County Durham can now hire an electric vehicle for the day, as part of a new car club service. Durham County Council has been working with Derwent Valley Car Club to help it launch a new electric vehicle hire service in Shotley Bridge. The car club has three fully electric cars available to borrow, which residents can hire for...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket… Saturday 16th April – NYSD Division 2 Saltburn 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was sunny and mild. Saltburn won the toss and chose to bowl first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 170 for 9 after 50 overs Chris Palmer 53, Adam Gittins 42 and Luke Telford 26 Saltburn 2nd XI 133 for 8...

Durham County Council’s cabinet will discuss proposals for its headquarters and civic and office accommodation requirements at a meeting next week. In June 2021, cabinet agreed to review the future use of the building constructed on The Sands, and to consider whether a business case could be established for an alternative accommodation...