Vulnerable households across County Durham can access additional support to help them cope with the rising cost of living this winter. Durham County Council has been allocated a further £4.6m from the government’s Household Support Fund to help those who are most in need through to March. The support will be given to those households...

Taking home the title of Best Community Garden 2022 – the Pioneering Care Centre’s (PCC) thriving garden is a credit to those that maintain and develop it. Aycliffe Town councillor Phillip Hawkins and Steve Cooper, works and environment manager, presented the award to green fingered volunteers, service users, trustees and staff, who were...

An employee at Durham County Council has claimed a national award for helping to put data at the heart of the digital transformation of adult social care. Marion Ingleby, strategic manager in adult social care with the local authority, won the Leadership Award category at this year’s NHS England Digital and Data Awards. They recognise...

Newton Aycliffe 2, Carlisle City 1 By Bob Wood Aycliffe bounced back from their defeat in the FA Vase last week with a League win over Carlisle City. The Cumbrians are in their first season in Division One having finished champions of Division Two last year. Aycliffe boss Brian Atkinson had strengthened his squad with Eddie Thomas...

A council team has won a national award for its work to help residents save money on their heating and energy bills. Durham County Council’s warm homes team received the National Heating Project of the Year accolade at the 2022 National Energy Efficiency Awards. The accolade recognises the achievements of the team’s warm homes...

Currently less than half of materials able to be recycled are recycled – warns Durham County Council, as it encourages residents to be mindful when placing items in their bins. As part of its What Goes Where campaign, the local authority is asking residents to be aware of what can and cannot be recycled when disposing of household waste....

By Berni Borsberry A round-up of action from Aycliffe ‘Youthy’… Under 14 Girls 12 v 0 Birtley The best game of football these girls have played this season so far. Keeping the ball on the ground, passing on top form and clinical in front of goal. In windy conditions they started on the front foot, and this continued throughout. A real...

Families, couples and anyone seeking a staycation packed full of memorable moments are being encouraged to head to Durham this autumn. Visit County Durham, Durham County Council’s tourism service, has teamed up with partners across the tourism sector for a new campaign aimed at boosting the visitor economy over the autumn and winter...

In every issue of our Aycliffe Business magazine, we take a break and sit down with a different employee or business owner/leader to ask them 20 questions about a variety of subjects. In our latest issue, Kathryn Howe is in the Aycliffe Business chair. Kat and her husband Carl own and run Valhalla North Axe Throwing on Aycliffe Business Park...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe FC’s Junior Section. Under 7’s Juniors – Put in an impressive performance against Washington Athletics. In a wonderful team effort, Lincoln, Colton, Reign and Felix scored goals. MOTM was Joe who played great in three different positions. Under 7’s Whites –...