May 26th, 202102418
The founder of a company bidding to create a new specialist treatment facility in Newton Aycliffe says it will create sustainable jobs and help power the health service.
Fornax Environmental Solutions has applied to Durham County Council to build the factory, which would treat hazardous wastes and recover energy, on a two-hectare...
May 25th, 202101032
Greenfield Arts say they’re “incredibly sad” to be losing creative director Katy Milne as she moves on to new adventures in a new arts and cultural role across South Tyneside.
Katy has been an integral part of Greenfield Community College for 16 years, elevating the arts and creative learning through a range of valuable and...
May 25th, 202101180
By Adam Cayless
U8s Blacks travelled to Billingham Synthonia on Sunday morning. Billingham looked up for the game as soon as the whistle blew and quickly took the lead. Their great play continued from the home side throughout the game, with Aycliffe fighting hard to keep them at bay. A spirited last 10 mins saw Aycliffe finally...
May 25th, 202101322
The new leader of Durham County Council will be a Liberal Democrat with a Tory as deputy leader if plans for a new joint administration go ahead, it has been reported.
Amanda Hopgood is reportedly the first choice to lead the new administration and would be the first female leader in the council’s 132-year history.
Cllr Hopgood,...
May 25th, 202101177
Newton Aycliffe manufacturer Roman has revealed its involvement in one of Snowdonia’s landmark projects, the new Hilton Garden Inn.
The Hilton Garden Inn brand continues to build on its reputation for creating beautiful hotels in beautiful locations.
Having successfully completed the Faroe Islands Garden Inn, Roman were chosen...
May 24th, 202101741
Lee Weldon's weekly round-up from the wicket...
Saturday 22nd May – NYSD Division 2
Hartlepool 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was cloudy and chilly. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 199 for 9 after 50 oversAdam Randall 75, Luke Telford 30, Michael Howe 23 and George...
May 24th, 202101013
The work of selfless volunteers who have kept County Durham communities blooming during the coronavirus pandemic is to be celebrated.
Individuals and groups are being encouraged to share their stories and pictures of environmental improvements, such as litter picking or planting, in the areas where they live that they have undertaken...
May 21st, 202101680
Newton Aycliffe firm Stiller Warehousing and Distribution has created three new roles after investing £500,000 in a new maintenance facility for its fleet of heavy goods vehicles.
Stiller’s new vehicle maintenance workshop replaces an outdated unit on the firm’s 20-acre site on Aycliffe Business Park, doubling the size of the...
May 21st, 202101373
Great Aycliffe Town Council has dropped the leadership position amid big changes at the local authority.
At the council’s AGM this week, independent councillor Sandra Haigh was voted in as the town’s new mayor, with independent Ken Robson as her deputy.
But in a twist, councillors also voted in favour of abolishing the...
May 21st, 202101971
Companies on Aycliffe Business Park now have an opportunity to hugely boost their profile across the Tees Valley region with a groundbreaking awards event.
The fourth annual Tees Businesswomen Awards will be held in Hardwick Hall’s Grand Marquee on September 27 this year.
The event was created by Aycliffe Business’ sister...