By Berni Borsberry The season began last weekend for many of our 22 boys and girls Youth Teams in the Russel Foster and TJFA Leagues. Some still must wait a week. But here’s our first round-up from the new season… Aycliffe u12 Eagles 11 v 3 Skelton United Great first game of the season, at a beautiful sunny Oakleaf. Superb...

A new programme to help businesses enhance their productivity and accelerate growth has been launched in County Durham. Durham County Council is funding the Durham Business Growth Programme, a new scheme which has been launched today by Business Durham, the council’s business support service, with its delivery partners RTC North and...

By Steven Dawson It has been another busy week for Aycliffe Running Club which included the return of one of the country’s most iconic races. The week started with the sixth and final race of the Muddy Roads Summer Trail races and the Newham Grange Farm 5k. Representing the club were Matt Muir (19:51) and David Stothard...

Teesside University’s new Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) is already providing an ‘ongoing legacy’ of green innovation for the Tees Valley according to an independent report. The £13.1m facility, which opened for business earlier this year, is a national centre of excellence for net zero technologies and is set to position...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of football from Newton Aycliffe FC’s junior section. Under 8’s Juniors – Travelled to Redcar Athletic, a momentous day at the office with goals from Reuben (4), Zach (2), Felix K (2), Colton (2) & Lincoln. MOTM went to Reuben for great goals and wonderful team play. Under 8’s Reds – Played...

An apprentice from Newton Aycliffe has helped Amazon celebrate the 10th anniversary of its apprenticeship programme and is sharing his story in the hope of inspiring people in Darlington to follow in his footsteps. Taylor Dockerty from Aycliffe is one of the 1,600 apprentices currently taking part in the Amazon Apprenticeship programme. 5,000...

Newton Aycliffe 1, Stocksbridge Park Steels 3 By Ryan Livingston Newton Aycliffe lost their inaugural game in the FA Trophy on Saturday. The Newtonians played their first ever fixture in the competition at home to fellow Northern Premier League East side Stocksbridge Park Steels, a team famous for producing the likes of Jamie Vardy and...

One of the North-East’s most popular visitor attractions and historic sites has scooped a prestigious tourism award which places it in the top 10% of attractions worldwide. Part of The Auckland Project, The Spanish Gallery and Auckland Castle, located on the main site in the heart of Bishop Auckland, have both been named Travellers’ Choice...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket... Saturday 9th September – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Barnard Castle 2nd XI – weather was hot and sunny. Barnard Castle won the toss and chose to bat first. Barnard Castle 2nd XI 117 all out after 39.5 overs Luke Telford 5 for 39, Tom Dearden 2 for 18 and Matty Greaves 1...

An already thriving cluster in County Durham is poised for expansion and to be a key site within a brand-new innovation district. Aykley Heads Business Park, in Durham City, is set to develop and to be part of the new ‘Durham Innovation District,’ which is to be delivered by Durham County Council working with the world-class Durham...