Durham Constabulary is preparing to say farewell to one of the force’s most senior officers, who is leaving to take up her first executive post. After five years with Durham, Superintendent Kerrin Wilson – who married Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson in July 2016 – has been appointed Assistant Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police. Supt...

Employees from Newton Aycliffe’s Husqvarna dedicated their working day to the area around Darlington’s Cocker Beck giving it a much-needed makeover this month. The area, which was chosen by Husqvarna staff to benefit from its Husqvarna Loves Parks initiative, quickly saw an improvement as a total of 28 volunteers got hands on in clearing...

The region’s largest council is showing its support for the armed forces this week. Durham County Council will be flying the official armed forces flag at County Hall until this weekend to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 30 June and Reservist Day on Wednesday, 27 June. Chairman of the Council, Cllr John Lethbridge, will also be hosting...

A round-up of the weekend’s cricket action… Saturday 23rd June – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Barnard Castle 2nd XI – weather was warm and sunny. Barnard Castle won the toss and chose to bat first. Barnard Castle 2nd XI 207 for 7 after 50 overs Jack Slatcher 3 for 15, Luke Telford 2 for 43 and George Slatcher 1 for...

Highly-experienced former Darlington and Spennymoor front man Ian Ward became Deano Browne’s first new signing of the summer at Newton Aycliffe. The 31-year-old striker – affectionately nicknamed “Hoss” by fans – joins Aycliffe from Bishop Auckland. Boss Browne – who has appointed Sean Tarling and Andrew Jinks as his new...

Woodham Academy has new life-saving equipment and a range of sports kit, thanks to the generous donation of a North East company. Building and roofing specialist Hodgson Sayers has donated a defibrillator for Woodham Academy’s sports hall and training kit for the school’s netball, rugby, basketball and football teams. The donation, worth...

The company which brought Hitachi Rail Europe to Newton Aycliffe has admitted Brexit is to blame for a major multi-million pound development not happening. Merchant Anglo developed the site now known as Merchant Park, where Hitachi located its £82m rail manufacturing facility which opened three years ago. There were plans to develop swathes...

Kids and families in County Durham can get creative at their local library over the coming weeks at a series of art and crafts sessions. Among the series of sessions around the county, there’s a chance to create a lino print artwork at a Newton Aycliffe day run by artists from North East-based MBC Ceramics. Suitable for all the family, it...

By Donna Campbell Sunday 17th June was not only Father’s Day but it was also the day of the annual 10k race in Newton Aycliffe. This year was the 21st year of the race which has grown significantly, particularly in the last few years with almost 400 runners taking part in the main race and 135 taking part in the 3k fun run. Fortunately...

People are being asked to help shape the future of their county when the consultation on the next stage of the County Durham Plan starts this week. And members of the public will be able to have their say during a consultation session at Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre next week. Beginning on Friday (June 22), the six-week consultation...