November 24th, 201711505Newton Aycliffe steel firm Finley Structures is helping to regenerate an important area in another major North-East city.
After completing steelwork on the Riverwalk regeneration development in Durham city, the family-run business has fabricated and erected 550 tonnes of steel on the former Vaux site in Sunderland, for main contractor...
November 24th, 201701342Green-fingered organisations in County Durham are being offered grants of up to £150 to help plant trees throughout the area.
Durham County Council is offering the grants as part of National Tree Week, which aims to encourage tree planting and raise awareness of the importance of proper care and maintenance of trees.
National Tree...
November 23rd, 201702161More than two dozen people have been left out of pocket in the opening months of a new order on dog control.
Durham County Council has issued 30 fixed penalty notices (FPN) in the first five months of its Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which seeks to tackle issues caused by a minority of irresponsible dog owners.
In the...
November 23rd, 201701429Successful businesses who have established their brand nationally and internationally are being encouraged to look closer to home as they continue to grow.
County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network (CDEMN) is working with companies in the area to look at their neighbours as potential customers.
Many of the network’s...
November 22nd, 201701577Gritters, ploughs and snow blowers are at the ready, to keep the roads and paths of County Durham clear and safe this winter.
Durham County Council has resources on standby to keep roads and paths clear of snow and ice, and as safe as can be, as temperatures drop.
The council’s winter preparedness plan involves gritting 45% of...
November 22nd, 201701345Residents in Great Aycliffe & Middridge can find out how local issues are being tackled when the local area action partnership holds their next board meeting later this month.
The Great Aycliffe & Middridge Partnership Board will be meeting on Tuesday November 28, between 6pm and 8pm at Newton Aycliffe Youth & Community...
November 21st, 201701698Thrive Marketing is introducing a raft of benefits for its employees.
In line with the standard annual review, the agency has just unveiled an updated benefits packages to reward and retain existing employees, as well as attract new talent.
The agency, which has been a part of the Aycliffe Business Park landscape for five years,...
November 21st, 201701710It was another weekend of great footballing action for the Aycliffe Juniors. Some fine performances led to positive results whilst others will be looking for improvement next week.
The Under 6’s enjoyed a friendly against neighbours Shildon. There were plenty of goals and a win for the Aycliffe team. Over the three mini games played...
November 20th, 201704121Police said they were no longer appealing for help to trace a woman who had been reported missing.
A police statement confirmed on Tuesday that Kimberley Fryatt, 28, from Chilton (also known as Kimberley Moralee) was found safe and well on Monday night (November 20).
November 20th, 201701567Newton Aycliffe 3, Billingham Synthonia 0
By Dave Strickland
Newton Aycliffe took three points and scored three goals against bottom-of-the-league side Billingham Synthonia.
The first 30 minutes was hard work for players and spectators alike. With both sides struggling to create chances the game was becoming bogged down in...