Aldi is offering 20 schools across the UK the chance to win £20,000 each through its new Kit For Schools campaign. The promotion, which is part of Aldi’s long-standing partnership with Team GB, will see cash prizes donated to twenty schools across the country to invest in equipment for a healthy legacy. Aldi will also be offering a sports...

By 2035, County Durham will have more and better jobs, people will live long and independent lives and communities will be well connected and supportive of each other. That is the vision proposed by the County Durham Partnership which Durham County Council’s Cabinet is being asked to agree when it meets this week. The vision for the area...

Stockton Town 5 Newton Aycliffe 0 By Dave Strickland Newton Aycliffe had a mixed week, beating a good Silsden (Keighley) side 2-1 at home in the FA Vase on Saturday, but then losing 5-0 away to title favourites Stockton Town on Wednesday night in the league. Newton Aycliffe played very well in the first half against Silsden and deservedly...

A campaign aimed at reducing deaths on two wheels is being launched on Monday. The two-week campaign, led by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), aims to raise awareness of bikers and cyclists, and will educate them on how to improve their riding to avoid serious or fatal collisions. Motorcyclists and pedal cyclists remain some of...

By Donna Campbell It was another midweek start for the runners this week with the first race taking place on Wednesday. Only Peter Smith attended at Newham Grange for the next 5k race in the summer Tees Trail series. He completed this in 21.23 and was first in his age category. On Thursday the second relay meeting of the year took place...

A new camera will be used to help to deter motorists from misusing bus lanes in County Durham. From Monday September 16, Durham County Council will take over responsibility for the enforcement of bus lane contraventions from Durham Constabulary. And to help officers ensure bus lanes are being used appropriately, a portable enforcement camera...

A thriving publishing company is proving there’s life in the old printing dog yet. Resolution Media and Publishing, co-owned by Aycliffe Today editor Martin Walker, is expanding its team in Middlesbrough after successfully launching new magazines and events. Walker launched Aycliffe Today more than seven years ago, and its associated...

Care leavers in County Durham are bettering the national average in finding education, work or training, councillors will hear next week. It will include how 92.5% of parents answered ‘great’ or ‘good’ when asked how well the council’s Aycliffe Secure Centre was looking after their child. Durham County Council’s Cabinet is to...

Parents whose children are due to start primary or secondary school next year can start applying for a place from next week. Durham County Council will be accepting applications for the 2020/21 school year from Thursday, September 12. Graeme Plews, school places and admissions manager, said: “We strongly encourage parents to apply in good...

Newton Aycliffe 2, Silsden 1 By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe made it through to the Second Qualifying Round of the Buildbase FA Vase with a win against Silsden AFC on Saturday. The Northern Counties East side made their first ever trip to the Beaumont Landscapes Stadium but lost out 2-1 to Colin Stromsoy's Aycliffe team. Aycliffe had come...