Crafter’s Companion is celebrating receiving its Queen's Award for Enterprise for International Trade. The global craft retailer was presented the accolade by County Durham’s Lord Lieutenant, Sue Snowdon, at its UK head office in Newton Aycliffe. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are for outstanding achievements by UK businesses in the...

Families in County Durham are being urged by the Royal Society for the Prevention Accidents (RoSPA) to take action to protect their children from the risks of household cleaning products. The latest phase of the Take Action Today, Put Them Away campaign, funded by Fairy is being launched on 6th September 2021. This follows the scheme’s...

By Paul Dalton On Saturday, August 28, two of our runners competed in the Stanhope 10 Miler. Paul Dalton and Richard Campbell (pictured) completed the hilly course in 1:09:36 and 1:09:44 respectively. On Saturday this week, 27 members completed a parkrun. Once again, most runners could be found at Sedgefield parkrun, though we also had...

A Newton Aycliffe care home has been shortlisted for a major national honour. HC-One’s Defoe Court care home is celebrating after being shortlisted in the National Care Awards. The awards, organised by leading social care publication, Caring Times Magazine, celebrates the very best people in the long-term care sector. Defoe Court, which...

A science and technology park looks set to expand, with councillors being asked to support a near £50m investment in its growth. NETPark at Sedgefield will be extended with a new third phase, should Durham County Council’s Cabinet agree to £49.6m being used to finance the development. The new phase would generate up to 1,250 skilled...

County Durham residents are being given the opportunity to help shape education services for the county’s children and young people. Three Parent Governor Representatives (PGRs) are needed for Durham County Council’s Children and Young People’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee. The committee considers a wide range of issues affecting...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket… Saturday 4th September – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Bedale 1st XI – weather was cool and overcast. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 265 for 7 declared after 47 overs Sam Telford 117, Luke Telford 64 and Jack Slatcher...

Community groups across County Durham have the opportunity of winning 2,000 bulbs to brighten up their area. Green-fingered champions across each of Durham County Council’s 14 Area Action Partnerships (AAPs) are in with a chance of securing the floral treats for their community open spaces. Groups entering will need to provide the postcode...

Mossley 1, Newton Aycliffe 0 Emirates FA Cup By Bob Wood A spirited second half performance wasn't enough to take Newton Aycliffe's FA Cup first qualifying round tie to a replay with Mossley, who play in the division above. The Newtonians went behind in the 24th minute in what turned out to be the only goal of the game. Despite a...

Food and its ability to bring people together will be essential ingredients in County Durham’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2025. Whether it is meeting a friend for coffee and a cake, fish and chips on a Friday night or the feast at the heart of a religious celebration – food is a key part of life. It is also closely linked to childhood...