March 31st, 202201361Electric vehicles, their many benefits and the importance of introducing more charging points were the focus of a special showcase event in County Durham.
Rev Up the North – Electric Vehicle Charging in the North took place at Durham Town Hall and provided an opportunity for people and businesses interested in switching to an...
March 30th, 202201474By Paul Blythe
A round up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section…
Under 10’s Blacks – Played Shincliffe, Aycliffe started well, but unfortunately lost a little momentum as the game went on. Aycliffe kept battling and scored two goals through Harry. MOTM was Rhys for his energy and assists on...
March 30th, 202201368Greenfield Arts host a number of groups and organisations in their creative spaces, with their crafts developing over time.
Musical group EverGreen have been regulars at Greenfield Arts for over three years, creating their own style and brand of music while improving their skills.
Guided by musician and songwriter John Melvin,...
March 30th, 202201318A competition for enterprising young minds is challenging pupils from County Durham secondary schools to turn their problem-solving skills into a profitable business.
Future Business Magnates, now in its 17th year, will be online for the first time and will see teams of year 8 students work together with local businesses to create,...
March 29th, 202201416Councillors are being asked to approve a £20m rebuild of Greenfield Community College which would enhance standards of education for students.
Durham County Council’s cabinet will next week be recommended to agree to the redevelopment of the college’s Newton Aycliffe site.
Councillors will also be asked to approve the...
March 29th, 202201285Greenfield Community College has been able to once again offer activities that support learning through excursions and residential visits.
Earlier this month 30 Year 7 students headed out for the first residential trip since lockdown.
The Outward Bound trip at Greenfield Community College has been going for over 20 years, and...
March 29th, 202201042A fast-growing accountancy group is the latest firm to throw its weight behind a returning business awards event.
The Make Your Mark awards, in association with headline sponsors Husqvarna, will return with a glamorous awards ceremony – organised by Aycliffe Business Park Community (ABPC) – at Redworth Hall Hotel on Friday, May...
March 29th, 20220950County Durham’s illustrious rail heritage, thriving train building industry and pioneering cultural and economic ambitions make it the ideal home for the Great British Railways (GBR) headquarters.
That is the message from Durham County Council, which has submitted a bid to house the new national rail body in County Durham in...
March 28th, 202201840Ashington 1, Newton Aycliffe 2
By Andy McFarlane
Newton Aycliffe got back to winning ways in glorious Northumberland weather.
Following a run of three games without a victory, and while on a ground on which they hadn't tasted defeat at since March 2015, the manner of the 4-2 reverse at The Beaumont Landscapes Stadium last...
March 28th, 202201207Business leaders were told about “strong interest” for the latest industrial development set for completion on Aycliffe Business Park.
More than 70 delegates gathered for Aycliffe Business Park’s latest news and networking meeting, held at The Work Place.
Guests at the event heard from Geoff Hunton, the man largely credited...