Thousands of children and young people in County Durham have benefited from a scheme that provides free activities with healthy meals and snacks over the school holidays.
This summer, more than...Business
Aycliffe Business Park is home to hundreds of thriving manufacturing and engineering businesses – but with growth comes challenge.
One of the most pressing? Developing future leaders who not...
September 18th, 20250542By Paul Blythe
The first 2025-26 round-up of Newton Aycliffe Juniors Action…
W/E 07/09/2025
Under 7's – Played against Hartlepool Wolves in their first game, enjoying the experience. Goals from Eli & Jamie.
Under 8’s Juniors – Played against Barnard Castle in their first game, scoring some wonderful goals through...
September 18th, 20250475From delivering pizzas in Stockton to managing a high-tech maintenance team, Jack Rickaby’s journey is proof that it’s never too late to find your path – and that apprenticeships can truly change lives.
Now 31 and living in Wynyard, Jack is maintenance manager at Senstronics – a leading manufacturer of precision pressure...
September 17th, 20250187A new funding programme has launched to support community groups and organisations across County Durham.
Durham County Council is launching the Thriving Together programme through its partners, Point North, to offer funding to the county’s voluntary and community sector for the delivery of essential support to residents.
The...
September 17th, 20250578A fasteners and industrial supplies business with a proud family history is investing in the future by expanding to Aycliffe Business Park.
Masfix, a North East-based company with more than four decades of heritage, has opened a brand new 5,000 sq ft facility at Station Place on Aycliffe Business Park following a £150,000...
September 16th, 20250462By Bob Wood
Newton Aycliffe travel to Heaton Stannington on Saturday (September 20) in the second qualifying round of the Isuzu FA Trophy.
Aycliffe's last three games came in three separate competitions, the Isuzu FA Trophy, the Durham County FA Frank Pattison Challenge Cup and finally the Northern Premier League East...
September 16th, 20250480The leader of Durham County Council, Cllr Andrew Husband, has announced details of his new cabinet, following a review of roles and responsibilities.
The review took place after the authority marked 100 days under its new administration.
Cllr Husband (pictured) said “We inherited a cabinet structure that suited the previous joint...
September 16th, 20250649Lee Weldon’s weekly and final round-up of 2025 from the wicket…
Saturday 13th September – NYSD Division 3
Thornaby 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – the weather was cool and overcast. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 160 all out after 39.2 overs
Leon Patel 42, Tez Smit 29 and...
September 15th, 20250564School children in Newton Aycliffe have shown off their updated facilities following the merger of two schools.
Durham County Council agreed to amalgamate St. Francis Church of England Junior School and Horndale County Infant and Nursery School in January of this year.
St. Francis Horndale C of E (Aided) Primary School has now...
