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...

The Salvation Army and UK drinks manufacturer Clearly Drinks are jointly funding a project to create employment opportunities for people in the North-East. The region has been highlighted by the Government as a priority area through its £4.8 billion Levelling Up Fund. Clearly Drinks will part-fund a new employment development co-ordinator...

Durham County Council is calling on individuals and carers to share their experiences of using Changing Place toilets, as part of plans to improve facilities for those with disabilities. Local authorities in England have been invited to submit an Expression of Interest to “opt in” for a proportion of £30m in funding (based on need), to...