The Fire Brigades’ Union (FBU) has announced a date for planned industrial action. Members of the FBU plan to conduct their first strike on Wednesday September 25, from 12 noon until 4pm. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is disappointed that the on-going industrial dispute between the FBU and the Government over...

A leading Government minister was told about plans to bring superfast broadband to thousands of homes and businesses across County Durham during a visit to the area. Ed Vaizey MP met with representatives from Durham County Council’s Digital Durham programme during a visit to Durham City. The Minister for Culture, Communications and...

The Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Police Team is often changing, with officers being moved to different locations. Our NPT is active in its work in the community and is also proactive when it comes to talking to residents and being active in the media. Sergeant Mark Edwards (above, left), who writes a regular blog on Aycliffe Today, is...

By Martin Walker A 175-home development for Newton Aycliffe will be decided by councillors this week. Developers are hoping to complete the last phase of the Cobblers Hall housing development after submitting renewed plans to Durham County Council. The plans, initially for 182 homes, were originally submitted in January 2012 but...

Three men were fined after misbehaving in the smoking area of the popular Cobblers Hall pub. The three males were given fixed penalty tickets (and fined £90) by police for disorder, which were enforced due to the breach of section 5 of the public order act.  ...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe's cricket team are one game away from winning the NYSD third division title in what would be a memorable debut season in the league. Aycliffe's first team will entertain Bishop Auckland this Saturday (1pm) - a win will clinch the championship, and promotion to the second division at the first time of...

By Glen Robertson Newton Aycliffe’s inconsistent start to the campaign continued with a defeat away at Newcastle Benfield. Days after coming from behind three times to beat Guisborough 4-3 at Moore Lane Park the Royal Blues led twice only to be the ones who conceded four. Things looked to be going well in the 21st minute when Danny...

Aycliffe Police are appealing for help after tools worth more than £1,500 were stolen during a double hit. Overnight last Tuesday (September 10), suspects broke into a property in Middridge Farms and stole tools to the value of £500. Around the same time, a vehicle was broken into in Eden Grove, Middridge, and tools worth £1,000 were...

A new guide detailing more than 130 walks in County Durham is now available. ‘Country Durham’ includes a six-month programme of walks and countryside events being organised by Durham County Council from October until March 2014. The programme includes a variety of guided walks, ranging from one-mile easy walks to 14-mile hard...

Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve the latest version of the blueprint for the development of the county at a special meeting of Cabinet this week. Following the fourth extensive consultation with residents, businesses and key stakeholders, including neighbouring authorities, the latest version of the County Durham...