The benefits of investing in renewable energy technologies are to be discussed by councillors in County Durham next week. Members of Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to consider a report presenting the findings and recommendations of a review which looked at the environmental, economic and social benefits of such...

Darlington FC have today announced a seven-game ticket incentive for the rest of the season. In the hope of attracting as many fans as possible between now and the end of the campaign, the Quakers have produced a package for the final seven home games of the season. The seven-game ticket, which will save an adult more than £50 on...

Twenty charities and good causes from across County Durham and Darlington have received a cash boost from the police and fire services. Police HQ at Aykley Heads hosts the bonfire and fireworks event, organised by Durham Constabulary and Co Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, every November. Thousands of people attend the...

By Martin Walker The Olympic spotlight could fall on Boro this summer with a visit from the Team GB football team – but much could depend on the support Teessiders show for international football when England Under-21s come to town next week. Former Boro Chief Executive Keith Lamb, a senior FA figure, believes Team GB may not only form...

An exciting new FREE disability sports club began in the town last night. Anderson Sports Development have started the new club, for boys and girls aged between six and 16, at the Agnew Community Centre. Parents/carers and children are invited to come along to the club every Tuesday (5.30-7.30pm). Funded by GAMP's Area Budget Fund,...

People are being urged to get active, raise cash for good causes and change lives by taking part in one of Durham County Council’s Sport Relief events. The county council is supporting Sport Relief by hosting Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile events at leisure centres on Sunday, March 25. Victoria Lee, adult healthy lifestyle...

Aycliffe Today’s resident chef Debbie Elizabeth serves up a weekly mouthwatering suggestion specially for our readers. This week… Cottage Pie Serves 4 Prep time 15 mins Cooking time 55 mins Ingredients 1.5 kg basic potatoes 1 onion peeled and sliced 350g lean steak mince 1 tin chopped tomatoes 500g carrots, peeled and...

Middlesbrough 3rd XV 10, Newton Aycliffe 24 Newton Aycliffe Rugby Club beat a strong Middlesbrough 3rd team to brush away the cobwebs after the enforced break due to frozen pitches. With 22 players available, Aycliffe used the opportunity to give games to less experienced players. Early on, Aycliffe were under pressure from the larger...

Employers can help put the brakes on poor driving by signing their staff up for a free training course. The one-day session is aimed at companies in the Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe and Shildon areas whose staff drive light commercial vehicles or private or company cars for work activities. Run by Durham County Council and paid for...

By Paul McGeary Newton Aycliffe remained in sixth place in the Northern League’s top tier after an evening of fixtures elsewhere as Allan Oliver’s men enjoyed a midweek off. Top two West Auckland and Sunderland RCA maintained their pursuit of the title with victories, West defeating Ashington 2-1 at Darlington Road while the Ryhope...