June 18th, 202101132
The Work Place business support co-ordinator Julie Turnbull reveals the benefits of joining a thriving business hub in Aycliffe...
The team at The Work Place are delighted that an opportunity has come up to join our thriving business hub this summer.
For many years, office space at The Work Place has been highly sought after, and...
June 17th, 202101142
Two popular theatres in County Durham will reopen their doors next week, ready to welcome visitors back with a new look.
Durham County Council has completed renovation work at the Gala Theatre, in Durham, and the Empire Theatre, in Consett, which will both reopen on Monday, June 21.
Over the last year, Consett’s Empire Theatre...
June 17th, 202101128
Founded in 2015 by marine biologist Dr Craig Rose, Seaweed & Co has created multiple signature seaweed products and brands, and is now a leading supplier of nutritional supplements and seaweed ingredients across Europe.
The business, which is based in Whitley Bay, has recently welcomed Mario Patrocollo, advisor to the Co-COO of...
June 17th, 202101099
The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) is holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday July 29, from 11.30am until 12.30pm via Zoom.
For over 23 years PCP has proudly delivered high quality accessible projects and activities aimed at improving health, providing access to services and reducing social isolation.
None have been so...
June 17th, 202101131
Newton Aycliffe-based Harrison Flagpoles has partnered with BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead to help the venue champion local artists through its Open Submission project.
The Aycliffe Business Park firm – which designs, manufacturers and supplies flags and flagpoles – originally installed an eight-metre flagpole on...
June 16th, 202101063
By Paul Dalton
We start this week’s report with a look back at the Ultra North event which took place on Saturday, June 5.
The event comprised two races, one covering 25K, and the other an Ultra 55K option, both of which started and finished in Derwenthaugh Park.
Richard Tonge braved the 25K race, completing his run in...
June 16th, 202101116
Sandra Haigh says she’s “honoured” to have been elected as the town’s new mayor.
Independent councillor Haigh was elected to succeed Mary Dalton who stepped down as a councillor at the elections.
There were big changes made during Great Aycliffe Town Council’s AGM in May, when the ‘traditional’ leader position as...
June 16th, 202101156
Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen has welcomed the first of LNER’s Azuma trains calling at Middlesbrough station as part of critical driver training.
The existing platform 2 has been extended by 75 metres in the first phase of a £34m station upgrade, to accommodate the Azuma trains – built at Hitachi Rail’s factory 20 miles away...
June 15th, 202101577
By Adam Cayless
Under 8 whites started strong against Shincliffe and went into half time leading. The hosts grabbed a leveller just into the 2nd half. We then gave away an unlucky pen so didn’t get the result today. A much improved performance from the boys. MOTM Oscar Clarkson
U8’s Blacks played Spraire lads in a great...
June 15th, 202101412
Year 11 students at Greenfield Community College may be leaving the school site but remain a big part of the Greenfield community.
During challenging times the year group can be congratulated on their resilience and commitment throughout their journey at Greenfield, excelling in both study at home and on site, says the school.
The...
