Inspiring 11-year-old Bobby Stevens is raising awareness for local service Together 21 by competing in the Darlington Fun Run. As a member of Together 21 and someone with Down syndrome, Bobby is passionate about raising £200 to support a cause close to him. Bobby is excited to represent children like himself and ensure Together 21 has the...

A council is sending a message of support to a County Durham rower who will be competing for a medal in the Olympic finals. Durham County Council is wishing Lauren Irwin the best of luck in Saturday’s rowing final, where she will be part of Great Britain’s Women’s Eight. The team have reached the final following their success on...

By Steve Dawson It has been another busy week for Aycliffe Running Club with the races coming thick and fast and some excellent performances from the club. On Wednesday, July 24, two members took part in the Willow Minor Trail race which is tun over 5.5 miles of woodland in Durham, taking in some tough climbs and running past the Willow...

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has welcomed an announcement confirming police officers will receive an above inflation pay award from September 1. As the government outlined its commitment to rebuilding public trust and confidence in policing and boosting visibility, the Home Office confirmed officers will receive a 4.75 per cent pay...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket… Saturday 27th July – NYSD Division 2 Richmond 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was mild with sunny periods. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first. Richmond 2nd XI 139 all out after 37.2 overs Matty Greaves 4 for 18, Luke Telford 3 for 19 and Jai Sander 2 for...

People in County Durham are being invited to have their say on their council’s priorities up until 2029. Durham County Council is seeking views to help it update its Council Plan – a document in which it sets out how it plans to work and how it will deliver services over the following four years. The local authority is carrying out...

By Ryan Livingston Newton Aycliffe FC’s pre-season preparations conclude on Saturday when Step 3 side Basford United make the journey up from Nottingham. Kick off at Moore Lane is at 1pm. Brian Atkinson’s side start their second season in the NPL East Division away to Sheffield FC on August 10. Aycliffe are unbeaten against Sheffield...

Coffee pods can now be recycled at four locations in County Durham as part of a trial scheme. Durham County Council is offering coffee pod recycling bins at its Horden, Potterhouse Lane, Stainton Grove, and Tudhoe household waste recycling centres. The council is running the scheme in partnership with specialist coffee pod recycling service,...

By Adam Cayless It was a full house at Woodham Academy on Saturday, July 6, as Newton Aycliffe FC Junior Section hosted their 25th Annual Presentation Day. The event was a great celebration of a successful season for the twenty-one teams at the club, with players, their families and coaches all coming together to recognise the players'...

A support service funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen to help victims recover from impact of crime has been singled out as a national leader in the delivery of effective victim care. The Victim Care and Advice Service (VCAS) has received the Victims Choice Quality Mark in recognition of its outstanding performance in meeting the...