Organisers of the North East’s biggest live music festival have hailed the event a huge success. Thousands of music fans flocked to Hardwick Hall at Sedgefield last weekend as this year’s Hardwick Live rocked into action, with crowd of around 18,000 over the two days. For the first time, the now annual music event was held over the full...

Newton Aycliffe 1, Whickham 1 By Dave Strickland Newton Aycliffe drew 1-1 at home with newly-promoted Whickham at Moore Lane Park on Tuesday night. They started well; Aaron Ramsbotttom had a shot cleared off the line on 13 minutes, and four minutes later Daniel Kent had a header saved by Whickham keeper Mordey. Whickham came into the...

A council has gained national recognition from the Ministry of Defence for its support of the Armed Forces community. Durham County Council is one of only 50 employers including ten local authorities in the UK to receive a Gold Award through the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme this year. The award recognises employers who demonstrate...

Newton Aycliffe-based subsea specialists Tekmar Group has revealed plans to buy Darlington firm Subsea Innovation. The proposed deal, which is subject to shareholder approval, would represent Tekmar’s first transaction since its successful AIM floating this summer. But it is unclear whether Tekmar plans to remain on Aycliffe Business Park...

By Paul Eales Newton Aycliffe Sports Club FC’s season started a little later than most with their first home game on August 16 against local rivals Hallington FC. The home side took the lead on 10 minutes when a long cross from new signing Sean Johnson found last seasons leading scorer Kyle Allen who nodded home past Chris Wilson in the...

Mike Coates, managing director of Aycliffe-based Commercial Expert, with some useful business advice… Cash injections are often thought of as a way to finance a business emergency, a notion supported by banks being considered more likely to decline than accept unsecured borrowing applications. However, increasingly more businesses are...

Greenfield Arts is offering a full programme of activities and courses for the autumn season. As part of the programme, Greenfield Arts is offering popular Spanish sessions, which are a great chance to learn a new skill in a friendly environment. This year they’re offering two extended sessions for beginners and improvers. The beginners...

A round-up of the weekend’s cricket action… Saturday 18th August – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Marske 2nd XI – weather was mild and breezy. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 201 all out after 47.1 overs Adam Gittins 61, Darryn Bancroft 41 and Chris Palmer 34 Marske 2nd XI...

There will be no changes to bin collections in County Durham over the August bank holiday. Rubbish, recycling and garden waste will be picked up as normal during the week commencing Monday 27 August 2018. Householders should put their bins out for collection by 7am on their usual collection day. Residents can download a bin collection...

Could you be the reason a child in care can look forward to a brighter future? Durham County Council is hosting three drop-in events next month for people considering becoming foster carers. Existing foster carers will be on hand to talk about their experiences during the sessions, which will take place on the following dates: • Monday,...