By Steven Walton It has been another very busy week for Aycliffe Running Club with a variety of races across the region and beyond. On Sunday, eight members travelled to Leeds to take part in the Leeds Abbey Dash 10k. This race in its 38th year was set up to support older people across the UK, through Age UK raising over £4m in the...

Aycliffe Business Park’s employment law specialists, Greystone Legal, are offering a series of training sessions to equip local employers with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of employment law. These discrimination training for business sessions, designed for businesses of all sizes, will be led by Greystone Legal’s experienced...

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has welcomed the publication of a national report on the effectiveness of police forces in tackling anti-social behaviour. The PEEL spotlight report, published on October 10 by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), said many forces now recognised that...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of Newton Aycliffe Juniors Action. Under 8’s Blues – Hosted Hartlepool St Francis Blues, a team who showed high quality against Aycliffe earlier in the season. Aycliffe worked hard all over the pitch in a performance they can be proud of. The goals were scored by Carter and Nate, which helped him earn MOTM in a...

As temperatures begin to fall, community groups and organisations across County Durham are being invited to apply for financial support to become Welcome Spaces. Durham County Council is working alongside Point North to offer funding to the voluntary and community sector to create a network of places where people feel safe, warm, and...

Newton Aycliffe 3, Brighouse Town 0 By Ryan Livingston It took a mere four minutes for Aycliffe to break the deadlock against Brighouse Town on Saturday. Captain Ethan Wood weighted the perfect pass to Liam Jarvie who outpaced all those in an orange shirt and fired a shot with initially hit the post but soon found its way into the back of...

This World Mental Health Day, the region’s largest council is using the power of art to bring people together and improve their wellbeing. Durham County Council has funded the Big Arts Project, a community scheme which invited organisations and artists to host a series of workshops and activities across the county from March to...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of Newton Aycliffe Juniors action. Under 8’s Blues – Hosted Billingham Juniors Blues and true to form, were quick off the blocks. Nate helped himself to four goals, with Carter and Alex also scoring. Opposition MOTM went to Carter, who even received a medal from their manager in what was a classy touch. Coaches...

Representatives from Spain have been welcomed to County Durham this week. Durham County Council has been working with A Coruña Provincial Council in north west Spain for a number of years now. The region-to-region partnership aims to promote the English Way, or Camino Ingles, pilgrimage route and Northern Saints Trails. Highlighting the...

County Durham’s network of Changing Places toilets has expanded, making it easier for people with disabilities and their carers to plan and enjoy days out. Next week, Durham County Council’s cabinet will hear how the local authority applied for two rounds of funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to increase...