Young people in County Durham have been influential in developing a new strategy for children’s services. Durham County Council has launched its new children’s strategy, Growing Up in County Durham (GUiCD), for 2023-2025. Building on its previous strategy for 2019-2022, the council has worked with partners in the NHS, police, and the...

People are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to the way in which Durham County Council works with residents, communities, councillors, and partners. The council’s existing community engagement arrangements have been in place since 2009 and are centred on the county’s 14 Area Action Partnerships (AAPs). The AAPs bring...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. Under 7’s Juniors – Played against Boro Rangers Juve, a fantastic performance by all of the team with great passing and moving. Goals from Colton (3), Lincoln (3), Reign (2), and Reuben (2). MOTM awarded by the opposition to Lincoln for great work...

Members of the public are invited to support the Commonwealth of Nations Flag of Peace initiative as part of this year’s Commonwealth Day. Marking 10 years since Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II signed the Commonwealth Charter, Durham County Council will be raising the Commonwealth Flag of Peace in Durham City, on Monday 13 March. The flag,...

Police have arrested 19 people, protected 11 children, seized 11 vehicles, and taken cocaine worth £82,000 off the streets as part of an operation targeting drugs gangs who prey on vulnerable people in County Durham and Darlington. During the operation, which took place throughout last week, officers carried out warrants at several properties...

By Steven Dawson One Aycliffe runner took part in the Lightwater Valley 10k with the race on Sunday, set on quiet country roads amid picturesque scenery at Lightwater Valley near Ripon. Floyd Jones finished in ninth place and first in the Over 60 category in a time of 41:14 At the same time one member was taking part in the Runs 'N'...

Supporting residents through the cost-of-living crisis and providing free activities and food to children during the school holidays are just some examples of effective partnership work in County Durham, councillors will hear next week. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be updated on the activities of the County Durham Partnership (CDP)...

Newton Aycliffe 4, Ashington 1 By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe maintained their place at the top of the Ebac Northern League thanks to an excellent win over second-placed Ashington at the SecuriCorp Stadium on Saturday. The home side were looking to pick themselves up after the setback at Heaton Stannington last week and did it in style...

A Newton Aycliffe manufacturing firm is starting the new year by hosting a number of recruitment open days as it creates a number of new jobs to support its growth plans. Senstronics, based at Angels Close on Aycliffe Business Park, is hosting the recruitment events this month – on The firm already employs 140 people at its Aycliffe site...

A community defibrillator has been installed at Greenfield thanks to the fundraising one of their star pupils. Riley Preston is a Year 7 student at Greenfield Community College. He set himself a goal to raise enough funds to purchase a fixed defibrillator. He raised over £800 selling football cards, baked and sold cakes at a charity...