Parents in County Durham are 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 2017, is Sunday January 15, 2017. Cllr Ossie Johnson, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for children and young people’s...

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) will begin a recruitment drive to select a new intake of wholetime firefighters next Tuesday (January 10). Successful applicants will be deployed to watches at fire stations across County Durham and the borough of Darlington. CDDFRS covers an area of 2,500 square kilometres,...

Newton Aycliffe 3, Brandon Utd 1 Durham Challenge Cup holders Newton Aycliffe progressed to the quarter-finals of this year's competition with a 3-1 win over Brandon United. Both teams deserve credit for playing some neat football on a muddy pitch in cold, windy conditions. Aycliffe captain Jamie Owens had to pull out through injury...

More than 1,700 dogs have been microchipped free of charge thanks to a campaign led by Durham County Council. As of April last year, all dogs should be microchipped by the time they are eight weeks old. The chips allow details of the animals’ owners to be registered on a database, making it easier for people to be reunited with their pets...

A scheme to support landlords and protect tenants across County Durham has reached a new landmark. Durham County Council’s Landlord Accreditation Scheme has welcomed its 100th member, Paul McFarling, bringing the total number of properties covered by the scheme to well over 2,000 across the county. The project sees landlords working with...

Aspiring Aycliffe entrepreneur Jonathan Hutton has attributed much of his success of launching two businesses to studying at Teesside University. Jonathan (above left), from Aycliffe Village, and his business partner Ryan Prior graduated from the BA (Hons) Business Management at the university last summer. They no run two successful...

Inspirational teenager Kieran Maxwell, whose long and brave battle against a rare form of bone cancer touched the hearts of people throughout the UK when his story was reported in the national press, on radio and television, has been awarded Rotary International’s highest honour, a Paul Harris Fellowship. Eighteen-year-old Kieran was...

Newton Aycliffe aim to defend their Durham Challenge Cup crown at Moore Lane Park on Tuesday night. The Newtonians are set to take on Northern League second division side Brandon United, in the second round of the competition they won last year, tonight. Kick-off is 7.30pm with admission £6 adults and £4 concessions. Aycliffe are fresh...

Newton Aycliffe-based craft supplies company, Crafter’s Companion, has topped off an impressive year by reaching 100 employees across its UK and US operations. The fast-growing company, which is on track for a record year, has gone from strength to strength in 2016 opening two UK retail stores, including its flagship outlet on Aycliffe...

Newton Aycliffe Juniors Under 11's entered the Christmas Tournament at Alun Armstrong Sports Centre and had a great days football. In the group games they faced Shildon, Leven and Leyburn. The first game against Shildon saw some great football and the lads made a super start with a 5-0 win. Next up were Leven who compete in the same league as...