January 8th, 201904190A couple who have recently become permanent foster parents are encouraging others to consider fostering one of dozens of children in County Durham waiting for a loving home.
Durham County Council is currently trying to find foster homes for 45 children and runs regular drop-in sessions for anyone interested in becoming a foster...
January 7th, 201901421Newton Aycliffe 1, Stockton Town 5
By Dave Strickland
Newton Aycliffe suffered a heavy defeat at home to Stockton Town, going down 5-1.
Aycliffe – currently 12th in the Northern League first division – were hit by injuries and never really got going in this game, Stockton being on top for most of the match.
They went...
January 7th, 201901888Amongst much celebration with friends and family and PCP staff and volunteers Helen Smith was named Options member of the year at the Day Care Service for Adults with learning and physical disabilities annual awards night.
The event, held at Redworth Hall Hotel, is an opportunity to reflect on another successful year for the service...
January 7th, 201941465Companies are being urged to Make Their Mark by entering Aycliffe Business Park’s fifth annual awards competition.
Make Your Mark will single out the business park’s shining stars and recognise outstanding performances from the last year during a special event at the Xcel Centre, which is being held on Wednesday May...
January 4th, 201911473Fifty cops will put themselves to the test in a gruelling 30-mile challenge alongside Royal Marines.
The endurance race, coined “Cops 30 miler”, will replicate the infamous trek across Dartmoor that Royal Marines recruits must complete before being awarded their sought-after green beret.
Participants will carry a loaded...
January 4th, 201911953Greenfield Arts have announced details of their latest exhibition, ‘We Just Take Pictures’, by Darlington Camera Club.
The exhibition is a collection of images taken by members of Darlington Camera Club which showcases the skill and creativity of this established group.
Members have a range of experience and interest in the...
January 4th, 201901173What are your hopes and ambitions for the future of County Durham?
Residents, businesses and visitors to the area are being asked for their views on what the county should look like by 2030 as the County Durham Partnership works to develop a vision for the county’s future.
The responses received will help guide the growth of the...
January 4th, 2019141519Aycliffe Today editor Martin Walker takes a look back at some of the stories making the headlines on aycliffetoday.co.uk during another eventful 12 months for Aycliffe Business Park.
In the third of four parts, we take a look back at the months of July, August and September…
JULY
• One of Aycliffe Business Park’s most...
January 3rd, 201901141Parents in County Durham are being reminded they are running out of time to apply for primary school places for their children.
The deadline for applications for the next academic year, which starts in September 2019, is Tuesday January 15.
In order for a child to be eligible to start school in September 2019, the child’s...
January 3rd, 201901382By Donna Campbell
It has been a great festive period for ARC with runners taking part in many races over Christmas and New Year.
On Saturday December 22, several members attended the Saltwell Park 10k (pictured below). This is an undulating course in the grounds of Saltwell Park, Gateshead.
First home for the club was Richard...
