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...

What are your hopes and ambitions for the future of County Durham? Residents, businesses and visitors to the area are being asked for their views on what the county should look like by 2030 as the County Durham Partnership works to develop a vision for the county’s future. The responses received will help guide the growth of the county...

Aycliffe Today editor Martin Walker takes a look back at some of the stories making the headlines on aycliffetoday.co.uk during another eventful 12 months for Aycliffe Business Park. In the third of four parts, we take a look back at the months of July, August and September… JULY • One of Aycliffe Business Park’s most iconic...

Parents in County Durham are being reminded they are running out of time to apply for primary school places for their children. The deadline for applications for the next academic year, which starts in September 2019, is Tuesday January 15. In order for a child to be eligible to start school in September 2019, the child’s birthday must...

By Donna Campbell It has been a great festive period for ARC with runners taking part in many races over Christmas and New Year. On Saturday December 22, several members attended the Saltwell Park 10k (pictured below). This is an undulating course in the grounds of Saltwell Park, Gateshead. First home for the club was Richard Holland...

A popular community group is set for its inaugural meeting after changing its name. Horndale Community Association’s first meeting of 2019 is due to be held next Wednesday. It’s the group’s first meeting since rebranding as Horndale Community Association from its previous moniker Horndale Residents Association. But chairman Philip...

County Durham Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner Ron Hogg is consulting local people about an increase to the amount of Council Tax which goes to the police service, known as the precept, by 13.24%. This equates to an increase of £16 a year, or 31p a week, for a property in Council Tax Band A. Members of the public are being asked to...

Aycliffe Today editor Martin Walker takes a look back at some of the stories making the headlines on aycliffetoday.co.uk during another eventful 12 months for Aycliffe Business Park. In the second of four parts, we take a look back at the months of April, May and June… APRIL • Family-run Beaumont Grounds Maintenance reveals the...

Students from Greenfield Community College have continued to contribute and make a difference to the local community by supporting an important local appeal. Mountain Hartside tutor group alongside their tutor Miss Foster have been running a food bank appeal for local charity Shildon Alive, who help local people with food hampers and cupboard...