By Donna Campbell Well the New Year of racing got off to a flying start with two male members taking part in the Captain Cook Fell race on New Years Day. This race starts at Great Ayton and climbs to the Captain Cook Monument at the top of the hill before descending back to Great Ayton. The total distance is just short of 5 miles. Mark...

Councillors are being asked to approve a new plan that sets out to make cycling and walking for everyday journeys a part of County Durham’s culture. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to adopt the Strategic Cycling and Walking Delivery Plan for County Durham 2019-2029 when it meets on Wednesday, 16 January. The ten year plan,...

The Aycliffe Juniors enjoyed their first football games in 2019 after enjoying a break over the festive period. The Under 7’s White faced top of the league Durham Wolves. A great game ended 3-3 with Jack R (2) and Jack C scoring the goals and Joel names as man of the match. The Under 7’s Juniors came up against a really strong Leven team...

Students from Greenfield Community College have been busy off-site performing at community events. Members of the Greenfield choir were recently involved in the annual Rotary Christmas Carol concert where they sang a wonderful rendition of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ to an enthusiastic audience. The choir was led by music specialist...

A couple who have recently become permanent foster parents are encouraging others to consider fostering one of dozens of children in County Durham waiting for a loving home. Durham County Council is currently trying to find foster homes for 45 children and runs regular drop-in sessions for anyone interested in becoming a foster carer. The...

Newton Aycliffe 1, Stockton Town 5 By Dave Strickland Newton Aycliffe suffered a heavy defeat at home to Stockton Town, going down 5-1. Aycliffe – currently 12th in the Northern League first division – were hit by injuries and never really got going in this game, Stockton being on top for most of the match. They went ahead as early...

Amongst much celebration with friends and family and PCP staff and volunteers Helen Smith was named Options member of the year at the Day Care Service for Adults with learning and physical disabilities annual awards night. The event, held at Redworth Hall Hotel, is an opportunity to reflect on another successful year for the service and the...

Companies are being urged to Make Their Mark by entering Aycliffe Business Park’s fifth annual awards competition. Make Your Mark will single out the business park’s shining stars and recognise outstanding performances from the last year during a special event at the Xcel Centre, which is being held on Wednesday May 1. Businesses are now...

Fifty cops will put themselves to the test in a gruelling 30-mile challenge alongside Royal Marines. The endurance race, coined “Cops 30 miler”, will replicate the infamous trek across Dartmoor that Royal Marines recruits must complete before being awarded their sought-after green beret. Participants will carry a loaded backpack weighing...

Greenfield Arts have announced details of their latest exhibition, ‘We Just Take Pictures’, by Darlington Camera Club. The exhibition is a collection of images taken by members of Darlington Camera Club which showcases the skill and creativity of this established group. Members have a range of experience and interest in the many topics...