Durham County Council has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for its work to prepare and support young people as they leave care. The council works closely with care leavers, ensuring they have suitable accommodation and offering advice on education, training, employment, money and personal wellbeing. During a two-day inspection focusing on...

Newton Aycliffe 2, Liversedge 0 By Ryan Livingston Newton Aycliffe defeated Liversedge in this mid-table clash in the NPL East. The result will feel like much needed revenge for Aycliffe considering the 5-0 defeat at Liversedge earlier in the season. Aycliffe's first goal was well worked when Liam Adamson crossed to Ryan Barrow who ran...

A committee that helps to maintain high standards of governance and financial management at Durham County Council is seeking two new members. Applications are now open for two Independent Person Posts on the local authority’s Audit Committee, which advises the council and its Cabinet on audit and governance issues. Working alongside...

More than 1,100 tonnes of British Steel have been successfully installed as Darlington Station’s huge overhaul takes shape. The steel frame of the imposing new gateway and multi-storey car park on the east side of the station is now in place as part of the £150m project. Construction chiefs say the gateway project is running on time,...

A proposal to establish a new charitable trust to boost fundraising support for County Durham’s cultural venues and activities will be considered by councillors next week. The proposed County Durham Culture Trust (CDCT) would open up access to funds, grants and donations that are not available to Durham County Council. It would also be...

Grimsby Borough 2, Newton Aycliffe 0 By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe suffered defeat at Grimsby Borough on Saturday. Grimsby Borough, who spent a majority of the early part of the season propping up the table, had found form and were unbeaten in three games. The first half featured incredibly little in the way of action, with both teams...

Councillors in County Durham will be given an update on its council’s financial position as the authority prepares to set its budget for the next financial year. Next week, Durham County Council’s Cabinet will hear how the council’s financial forecasts and Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) have been updated following the government’s...

Residents across County Durham are reminded of some changes to bin collections over Christmas and New Year. Durham County Council’s collections will take place as normal up to and including Friday 22 December. From Tuesday 26 December to Friday 29 December, collections will take place one day later than normal, starting from Wednesday 27...

Ashington 2, Newton Aycliffe 4 By Ryan Livingston Newton Aycliffe returned from an enforced weather break to make it four consecutive wins in four games scoring four goals in each game. Brian Atkinson’s side were very good value in this away encounter in Ashington, with both Liam Adamson and Cole Kiernan scoring a brace in a game which...

County Durham residents can now sign up for garden waste bin collections for 2024. Durham County Council’s garden waste scheme runs from April to November across 17 fortnightly collections, with the price frozen at the same as last year at £38. The council is reminding residents that to receive all 17 collections in the new year they must...