Electricians, plasterers, civil engineers and business administrators are among more than 40 apprenticeships roles on offer at Durham County Council. Applications are open now, with a closing date of Sunday May 21, and successful applicants will take up their posts in September. The apprenticeships are open to people of all ages and...

By Berni Borsberry It was yet another wet weekend, but we managed to get some games on at the Oakleaf… Hardwick Youth 2 v 8 U12 Eagles The boys were up for it from the initial whistle and although seemed a little rusty at first it didn't take them long to find their form. Going a goal down with a shot from distance within the first 3...

Durham County Council has bolstered its road sweeping fleet in order to keep communities clean and tidy. The local authority has taken on three road sweepers that will be deployed in town centres and elsewhere, as part of its work to help communities look their best. The bigger fleet means that places like Newton Aycliffe, Durham City,...

By Steven Dawson The results from the South Park 20 mile race that took place earlier this month have just been released with three members representing the club. This included Kevin Tatham (2:56:46) and David Stothard (3:40:14). Unfortunately, Kirsty Cameron had to withdraw part way through the race. This was not before completing a...

Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns to the town this weekend, bringing celebrity chefs, street food traders, live entertainment and fun family activities. The festival, organised by Durham County Council, will take over the town’s marketplace from 10am to 5pm this Saturday and 10am to 4pm this Sunday. Last year’s event pulled in a...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section, at the business end of the season some of our teams are playing multiple fixtures as they close in on League titles and promotions. Under 7’s Red’s – Faced Billingham United and produced some magnificent defensive display with great passing. MOTM...

Carlisle City 1, Newton Aycliffe 2 By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe took another giant step towards the Ebac Northern League title on Saturday with a 2-1 win at Carlisle City. Goals from Liam Jarvie and Jake Petitjean secured the win which means that Aycliffe need just one point from their last two games to guarantee the title. They also...

By-elections will be taking place in some areas of County Durham next month. Durham County Council is reminding residents that local elections will be taking place on Thursday, 4 May in the Chester-le-Street East Division, and in two Great Aycliffe Town Council wards - West; and Byerley Park, Horndale and Cobblers Hall wards. Residents...

By Steven Dawson The races are starting to come thick and fast now as we head through Easter and into summer racing. On Wednesday 29 March, 13 members took part in the Darlington Trail Series Race 1 with the 5k trail run at Locomotion. Those taking part included Dave Blewitt (24:09), Daniel Tatham (24:36), Sarah Gill (26:54), Melanie...

Banging burgers, katsu curries and local cheeses and chutneys are just some of the culinary delights that’ll be on offer at next weekend’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival. Durham County Council, which organises the festival, has confirmed that around 140 traders from County Durham and beyond will be taking stalls at the event on Saturday 22...