Sporting achievements were celebrated when Greenfield Community College held its annual Sports Presentation Evening. This year has seen Greenfield embark on an exciting journey where PE has continued to grow across two campuses. The level of PE and school sport has been to an extremely high level with achievements on an individual and team...

Youth crime in County Durham has fallen by 85% in less than a decade, with the number of child offenders more than halving since 2010. Councillors will on July 13 be asked to approve how the County Durham Youth Offending Service (CDYOS) plans to further reduce criminal behaviour in the coming year. Cllr Ossie Johnson, Durham County...

Top cyclists will battle it out on the streets of County Durham as the Velo29 race returns for 2016. Having already welcomed thousands of spectators for the Pearl Izumi Tour Series’ visit to Durham City, fans of pedal powered sport can now look forward to more fast and furious action, on the streets of Bishop Auckland. Cllr Neil Foster,...

Guidance on where people can park in County Durham and for how long goes before councillors for approval next week. Durham County Council has produced the County Durham Parking Policies document which set out its position on the provision and management of on and off street parking across County Durham, and on other parking controls. The...

A round-up of the weekend’s cricket action... Saturday 2nd July – NYSD Division 2 Guisborough 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was cool and cloudy. Guisborough won the toss and asked Aycliffe to bat first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 206 for 5 after 50 overs Mark Woodhead 111 not out, Adam Gittins 37 and Colin Myers 29 not...

Views are being sought on proposed changes to how gambling is controlled in County Durham. Durham County Council has begun consultation as part of a review of its gambling policy, which sets out how the authority assesses licence applications for gaming and betting facilities. Joanne Waller, the council’s head of environment, health and...

NOF Energy, the business development organisation for oil, gas, nuclear and offshore renewables sectors, is offering a new service to start-up companies in the energy industry. It is launching a new membership band for businesses, which have been trading for less than 12 months. The subscription for the new band represents a reduction of...

Young victims of crime will be helped to rebuild their lives thanks to a new initiative launched by Durham Constabulary. Eight young people between the ages of 12 and 17 will be offered the opportunity to take part in the ‘Bounce Resilience Academy’. All of those selected have overcome adversity in their lives. Bounce aims to provide...

County Durham’s proud manufacturing heritage inspired dozens of bright young minds to make products for the 21st Century home as part of a popular schools competition. Talented young entrepreneurs from Durham Johnston School, in Durham City, were awarded the accolade of Future Business Magnates 2016 at a glittering awards ceremony at The Xcel...

Aycliffe club runners participated in the Ropner 5k trail race, part of the Stockton Summer Trail Series. Conditions were ideal for running. The outstanding performances came from John Surtees, who was first home for the club in a time of in 17:23, placing him third overall and Tracey Surtees who was fourth female overall in a time of...