A group of students at Woodham Academy held their second bake-sale in as many months recently as part of their continuing efforts to help finance an Eco Academy within the school. The event raised an impressive £154, the proceeds being divided between the Eco Academy and its current charity, Rhinoceros conservation. Despite only being...

Electric vehicles, their many benefits and the importance of introducing more charging points were the focus of a special showcase event in County Durham. Rev Up the North – Electric Vehicle Charging in the North took place at Durham Town Hall and provided an opportunity for people and businesses interested in switching to an electric vehicle...

By Paul Blythe A round up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section… Under 10’s Blacks – Played Shincliffe, Aycliffe started well, but unfortunately lost a little momentum as the game went on. Aycliffe kept battling and scored two goals through Harry. MOTM was Rhys for his energy and assists on goal. Under 10’s...

Greenfield Arts host a number of groups and organisations in their creative spaces, with their crafts developing over time. Musical group EverGreen have been regulars at Greenfield Arts for over three years, creating their own style and brand of music while improving their skills. Guided by musician and songwriter John Melvin, group members...

A competition for enterprising young minds is challenging pupils from County Durham secondary schools to turn their problem-solving skills into a profitable business. Future Business Magnates, now in its 17th year, will be online for the first time and will see teams of year 8 students work together with local businesses to create, develop and...

Councillors are being asked to approve a £20m rebuild of Greenfield Community College which would enhance standards of education for students. Durham County Council’s cabinet will next week be recommended to agree to the redevelopment of the college’s Newton Aycliffe site. Councillors will also be asked to approve the permanent closure...

Greenfield Community College has been able to once again offer activities that support learning through excursions and residential visits. Earlier this month 30 Year 7 students headed out for the first residential trip since lockdown. The Outward Bound trip at Greenfield Community College has been going for over 20 years, and offers a great...

A fast-growing accountancy group is the latest firm to throw its weight behind a returning business awards event. The Make Your Mark awards, in association with headline sponsors Husqvarna, will return with a glamorous awards ceremony – organised by Aycliffe Business Park Community (ABPC) – at Redworth Hall Hotel on Friday, May 20. Think...

County Durham’s illustrious rail heritage, thriving train building industry and pioneering cultural and economic ambitions make it the ideal home for the Great British Railways (GBR) headquarters. That is the message from Durham County Council, which has submitted a bid to house the new national rail body in County Durham in conjunction with...

Ashington 1, Newton Aycliffe 2 By Andy McFarlane Newton Aycliffe got back to winning ways in glorious Northumberland weather. Following a run of three games without a victory, and while on a ground on which they hadn't tasted defeat at since March 2015, the manner of the 4-2 reverse at The Beaumont Landscapes Stadium last October, where...