Newton Aycliffe begin their campaign in the Buildbase FA Vase this weekend with a home tie against Barnoldswick Town. The FA Vase gets underway this weekend despite last season's final not having been played yet. The Consett v Hebburn final should have been played at Wembley on Sunday September 27. However, this has now been postponed by...

Visitors and residents in County Durham will have the chance to discover the region’s hidden historical treasures in an annual heritage event. Durham County Council has confirmed it will be participating in the national Heritage Open Days programme this year, from Friday, 11 September until Sunday 20 September, with a range of virtual and...

Business Durham is set to help a further five entrepreneurs launch their businesses with its successful six-month accelerator programme. Durham City Incubator (DCI) is designed to help new County Durham companies flourish and has so far supported 22 entrepreneurs, in the past three cohorts, to launch their businesses and achieve national...

Police officers will be on hand to explain the new rules surrounding Coronavirus to our communities across County Durham and Darlington when they come into effect this week. From today (Monday, September 14) people will be able to gather in groups of no more than six, whether indoors or outdoors, other than a handful of...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket... Saturday 12th September – NYSD Division 2 Blackhall 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was sunny and breezy. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first. Blackhall 1st XI 186 all out after 48.1 overs Michael Howe 5 for 45, George Slatcher 3 for 45 and Matty Greaves 1...

Aycliffe Business has increased circulation of its printed publication to other areas of the region. The magazine for Aycliffe Business Park, produced by Aycliffe Today publishers Mantis Media, has decided to add selected areas of Darlington, Shildon and Bishop Auckland to its circulation patch. The move is designed to increase print...

A scheme which aims to drive up standards in the private housing sector and improve communities across County Durham is being considered by senior council members. Earlier this year, Durham County Council held an extensive consultation on proposals to introduce a selective licensing scheme in areas of the county to set a good-quality and fair...

By Paul Dalton After a quiet week last week, members returned to racing this week, participating in two high profile local events. On Wednesday, September 2, several members travelled to the seaside to take part in the Autumn Coast Road 3K Time Trial in Marske. The race was reduced from the usual 5K distance to allow for social distancing...

Aycliffe Business manager Sharon Hutchinson introduces the latest issue of the magazine for Aycliffe Business Park… We’re delighted to bring you the latest issue of Aycliffe Business – the magazine for Aycliffe Business Park – as we all try to navigate our way through the current climate. Online meetings and networking events are...

Newtonian Michelle Young picked up a top award as a festival which promotes lifelong learning and celebrates individuals and organisations who have gone above and beyond in their learning. Durham County Council’s Adult Learning and Skills Service (ALSS) hosts an annual awards ceremony to recognise those who have used the service to make a...