April 6th, 202101417
By Gary Beacom
Newton Aycliffe’s junior teams returned to action at the weekend after the long Covid layoff.
Aycliffe U8s whites played away to Harton and Westoe avengers.
Aycliffe started the game well but looked very rusty and need some extra training but saying that Aycliffe’s goals were excellent from goal scorers...
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As the new financial year gets underway, County Durham residents – especially those with certain health conditions – are being reminded to take advantage of the council tax discounts available.
Durham County Council is advising residents to check to see if they are eligible for a reduction or even an exemption on their council...
April 6th, 202101897
A long-anticipated new KFC coop has finally opened in Newton Aycliffe – bringing one of the nation’s favourite fried chickens to the local area.
The Colonel’s new restaurant at Forrest Park – a new development on Aycliffe Business Park, just off the A1 – has created 45 new jobs in the process.
The new eaterie is now open...
April 2nd, 202104169
Hitachi Rail are the cover feature for this landmark 50th issue of Aycliffe Business, which also includes an exclusive interview with Sedgefield MP Paul Howell.
Click here to read issue #50.
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April 1st, 202102600
Recycling centres across County Durham are now open for longer as part of a move to summer opening hours.
Durham County Council-run household waste recycling centres will be open from 9am to 6pm, although times at some sites may vary.
The council has created a new online interactive map which members of the public can use to get...
April 1st, 202101494
National Science week was held in March, and this year’s concept was innovating the future.
Woodham Academy worked with a number of primary schools including Vane Road, Woodham Burn and Stephenson Way, during the week, to encourage local children to think about how they see their future. Ideas ranged from flying cars, water...
April 1st, 202103579
Aycliffe Town Council is said to be planning a huge outdoor pool party to celebrate the end of lockdown this summer.
Carefree councillors at the local authority want to make a splash with the town celebration on June 22 – the day after all social restrictions are due to end.
And although council officers were remaining...
March 31st, 202103110
Industrial placement students and graduate engineers at 3M in Newton Aycliffe have created a video to highlight the diverse people and careers in the manufacturing sector.
The science-based technology firm says it’s an inspirational resource, developed as part of a joint initiative with the British Science Association called...
March 30th, 202101700
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in Shildon on Tuesday evening.
Officers were called following a disturbance at an address in Thornhill Gardens just after 5pm.
A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Lawrence, of...
March 30th, 202101570
A Newton Aycliffe charity is delighted to receive a significant donation from a local firm of solicitors.
The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) has received a generous donation from Hewitts Solicitors, following their fundraising efforts in aid of PCP’s charity project, Together 21.
Hewitts Solicitors partnered with Together 21...
